Jim & Marie Wood Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Jim & Marie Wood Foundation is a private foundation in West Des Moines, Iowa. In tax year 2025 it gave $407,500 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $300,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$407,500
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$300,000
- Assets$4.0 million
- New grantees67%
Giving in 2025 was up from $74,000 the year before.
67% of its 2025 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 | $133,000 | 12 | $3.7 million |
| 2024 | $74,000 | 12 | $3.9 million |
| 2025 | $407,500 | 8 | $4.0 million |
How to apply
Jim & Marie 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.
What Jim & Marie Wood Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Iowa.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa | 8 | $407,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Logan Magnolia Community Schoold District | Community betterment | $300,000 |
| City of Logan | Community betterment | $50,000 |
| The Logan Volunteer Fire and Rescue Association | 2025 pledge | $40,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| City of Logan | 4th of july firworks | $4,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| City of Logan | 2025 old settlers celebration | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Alan Anderson
- Michael Massman
- Mike Dickinson
- Stephen Eby
Questions people ask
Does Jim & Marie Wood Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Jim & Marie Wood Foundation give?
$407,500 in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Jim & Marie Wood Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Alan Anderson (Director), Michael Massman (Director), Mike Dickinson (Director) and Stephen Eby (Director).
What does Jim & Marie Wood Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.