Charles O Wood III & Miriam M Wood Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Charles O Wood III & Miriam M Wood Foundation is a private foundation in Shaker Heights, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $179,900 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $5,450 and the largest $75,000. 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$179,900
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$5,450
- Largest grant$75,000
- Assets$86,278
- New grantees6%
Giving in 2025 was down from $224,900 the year before.
6% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $320,900 | 14 | $240,171 |
| 2023 | $347,400 | 17 | $328,662 |
| 2024 | $224,900 | 15 | $191,402 |
| 2025 | $179,900 | 16 | $86,278 |
How to apply
Charles O Wood III & Miriam M 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 Charles O Wood III & Miriam M Wood Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 11 | $161,500 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $10,900 |
| Texas | 1 | $6,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,000 |
| California | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sarasota Orchestra | Unrestricted | $75,000 |
| All Faith Food Bank | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Asolo Repertory Theatre | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Community Foundation of Sarasota | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Education Foundation of Sarasota | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Florida Studio Theater | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Hockaday School | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Wellesley College | Unrestricted | $5,900 |
| Harvard Graduate School of Education | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Sarasota Ballet | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Sarasota Opera | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Urbanite Theatre | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Sarasota Art Museum | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Wusf Public Media | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Stanford University | Unrestricted | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Miriam M Wood
Questions people ask
Does Charles O Wood III & Miriam M Wood Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Charles O Wood III & Miriam M Wood Foundation give?
$179,900 in tax year 2025, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $5,450.
Who runs Charles O Wood III & Miriam M Wood Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Miriam M Wood (Trustee).
What does Charles O Wood III & Miriam M Wood Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and education.