Wood Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Wood Foundation Inc is a private foundation in South Bend, Indiana. In tax year 2024 it gave $675,000 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $80,000 and the largest $250,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$675,000
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$80,000
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$17.7 million
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2024 was up from $620,000 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 | $620,000 | 8 | $16.7 million |
| 2024 | $675,000 | 7 | $17.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | James F Keenan 202 S Michigan St Ste 910, South Bend, IN 46601 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (574) 287-5977 |
| What to submit | Submit a written request. Include complete details about the organization, the purpose of the request and the intended use of the grant proceeds. Applications must meet IRS charitable standards. |
What Wood Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 6 | $595,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $80,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Salvation Army-Niles Facility | Construction of new facility and feeding his sheep food program | $250,000 |
| Curious Kids Musuem | Musuem exhibit | $200,000 |
| Corewell Health Care Center | Icu renovations | $100,000 |
| Logan Community Resource Center | Niles program 2025 | $80,000 |
| United Way of Southwest Michigan | Dolly parton imagination library | $25,000 |
| Greater Niles Chamber of Commerce | Community development | $10,000 |
| Friends of the Niles District Library | Security system | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jerry E French
- James F Keenen
- Brian M French
- Donald F Walter
- Kimberly French
Questions people ask
Does Wood Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Wood Foundation Inc give?
$675,000 in tax year 2024, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $80,000.
Who runs Wood Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Jerry E French (President), James F Keenen (Vice President & Secretary), Brian M French (Officer) and Donald F Walter (Officer) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Wood Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services and education.