Jennifer and James Wood Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Jennifer and James Wood Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $50,700 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $12,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$50,700
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$12,000
- Assets$492,704
- New grantees41%
Giving in 2024 was up from $20,500 the year before.
41% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $20,500 | 19 | $461,862 |
| 2024 | $50,700 | 17 | $492,704 |
How to apply
Jennifer and James Wood Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 4 | $28,000 |
| District of Columbia | 5 | $10,600 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $8,000 |
| New York | 3 | $1,850 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $1,250 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Familyreunited Initiative | General & Unrestricted | $12,000 |
| Catacap | Project Name: CataCap - Empower Her Fund | $10,000 |
| Search for Common Ground | General & Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| The Coral Reef Alliance | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Uhiwai O Haleakala | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of Maui Inc | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| American Civil Liberties Union Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Dana Farber Cancer Institute Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Disabled American Veterans Charitable Service Trus | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Greenpeace Fund Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Sonoma Arts Live | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Whale Sanctuary Project | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Brigit A Feeney Foundation for Hope and Healing | General & Unrestricted | $250 |
| Essex County Community Fdn Inc | Help in the Nick of Time Fund | $250 |
| Medecins Sans Frontieres USA Inc | General & Unrestricted | $100 |
| Wikimedia Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- James Wood
Questions people ask
Does Jennifer and James Wood Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Jennifer and James Wood Foundation give?
$50,700 in tax year 2024, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Jennifer and James Wood Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists James Wood (Dir, Pres, Sec, Treas).