Richard & Jeanette Wood Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Richard & Jeanette Wood Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $280,000 in 21 grants; the typical grant was $7,500 and the largest $85,000. 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$280,000
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$7,500
- Largest grant$85,000
- Assets$8.7 million
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2024 was up from $190,000 the year before.
29% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $190,000 | 16 | $7.2 million |
| 2024 | $280,000 | 21 | $8.7 million |
How to apply
Richard & Jeanette Wood Charitable 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.
What Richard & Jeanette Wood Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 8 | $122,500 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $60,000 |
| Connecticut | 3 | $20,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $20,000 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $12,500 |
| New York | 2 | $12,500 |
| Maryland | 1 | $10,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $7,500 |
| Delaware | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Upland Country Day School | General purpose | $85,000 |
| Brewster Academy | General purpose | $60,000 |
| Cure Alzheimer's Fund | General | $20,000 |
| Arbor Rising | General operating | $10,000 |
| Children's Hospital of Philadelphia | General | $10,000 |
| Childrens Scholarship FD of Philadelphia | General operating | $10,000 |
| South Kent School Corp | General | $10,000 |
| University of Virginia Fdn | General | $10,000 |
| Washington College | General | $10,000 |
| Millville Historical Society | General | $7,500 |
| Bok Tower Gardens Inc | General | $7,500 |
| Future 5 Inc | General | $7,500 |
| Riddle Healthcare Foundation | General | $5,000 |
| University of Pennsylvania | General | $5,000 |
| Wawa Associates in Need Fund | General operating | $5,000 |
| Wilmington Friends School | General | $5,000 |
| John J Tyler Arboretum | General | $2,500 |
| Natural Lands Trust Inc | General operating | $2,500 |
| New Canaan Nature Center | General operating | $2,500 |
| Providence Animal Center | General | $2,500 |
| Trustees of Hamilton College | General | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Brown Brothers Harriman Tr Co
Questions people ask
Does Richard & Jeanette Wood Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Richard & Jeanette Wood Charitable Foundation give?
$280,000 in tax year 2024, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $7,500.
Who runs Richard & Jeanette Wood Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Brown Brothers Harriman Tr Co (Trustee).
What does Richard & Jeanette Wood Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and youth programs.