Wood-Byer Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Wood-Byer Foundation is a private foundation in Cincinnati, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $88,000 in 27 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $10,000. 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$88,000
- Number of grants27
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$2.1 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was the same as $88,000 the year before.
0% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $88,000 | 34 | $1.8 million |
| 2024 | $88,000 | 33 | $1.9 million |
| 2025 | $88,000 | 27 | $2.1 million |
How to apply
Wood-Byer 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 Wood-Byer Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 22 | $74,000 |
| South Carolina | 3 | $10,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $3,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation of Cincinnati | Jewish Federation Campaign | $10,000 |
| Breakthrough Cincinnati | Summer Scholars | $5,000 |
| Cancer Support Community | General Support | $5,000 |
| Childhood Food Solutions | Summer & Holiday Break Vacation Sack Program | $5,000 |
| Hospice of Cincinnati | Free and Comprehensive Bereavement Services | $5,000 |
| St Frederick & St Stephen Catholic | Building Fund | $5,000 |
| DePaul Cristo Rey High School | Annual Fund | $4,000 |
| Freestore Foodbank | General Support | $4,000 |
| Jewish Family Services | General Support | $4,000 |
| Mayerson JCC | General Support | $3,500 |
| Crayons to Computers | Teacher Resource Center | $3,000 |
| Fernside | School Based Grief Support Programs | $3,000 |
| Purcell-Marian High School | Education Fund | $3,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hosp | General Support | $3,000 |
| East Cooper Community Outreach | General Support | $2,500 |
| Edisto Island Open Land Trust | Hutchinson House | $2,500 |
| People Working Cooperatively | General Support | $2,500 |
| Assistance League of Greater Cinti | Operation School Bell | $2,000 |
| Bethany House | General Support | $2,000 |
| Children's Hospital Medical Center | General Support | $2,000 |
| Cincinnati Works | General Support | $2,000 |
| MG Ohio | Southwest Ohio Support Groups | $2,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities | General Support | $2,000 |
| Upspring | Summer 360 Program | $2,000 |
| Cincinnati Zoo | Summer Camp Programs | $1,500 |
| SPCA Cincinnati | General Support | $1,500 |
| Evans Scholars Foundation | The Promise Campaign | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert Wood
- James Wood
Questions people ask
Does Wood-Byer Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Wood-Byer Foundation give?
$88,000 in tax year 2025, across 27 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Wood-Byer Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Robert Wood (President, Secretary & Treasurer) and James Wood (Vice President).
What does Wood-Byer Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and health.