Wood Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Wood Foundation is a private foundation in Canal Winchester, Ohio. In tax year 2024 it gave $271,680 in 31 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $62,000. 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$271,680
- Number of grants31
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$62,000
- Assets$1.0 million
- New grantees53%
Giving in 2024 was down from $942,903 the year before.
53% of its 2024 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 | $942,903 | 35 | $1.1 million |
| 2024 | $271,680 | 31 | $1.0 million |
How to apply
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 Wood Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 16 | $167,680 |
| South Carolina | 3 | $66,500 |
| Michigan | 1 | $10,000 |
| Illinois | 3 | $5,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $5,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $5,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $3,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $3,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $2,500 |
| California | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Windwood Farms | Support | $62,000 |
| Canal Winchester Historical Society | Support | $58,780 |
| Franklin Park Conservatory | Support | $27,900 |
| Lawyer Management Company | Support | $15,000 |
| Canal Winchester Local Schools | Support | $15,000 |
| Canal Winchester Human Services | Support | $13,500 |
| The Ohio State University | Support | $10,000 |
| Fish and Loaves Food Fundraising Ev | Support | $10,000 |
| Canal Winchester Schools | Support | $6,000 |
| Mercury One Inc | Support | $5,000 |
| Faith Untied Methodist Church | Support | $5,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | Support | $5,000 |
| Kids Get Cancer Too | Support | $5,000 |
| St Jude | Support | $3,000 |
| The Josslyn Center | Support | $3,000 |
| Ohio Health Foundation | Support | $2,500 |
| Immaculate Heart of Mary Church | Support | $2,500 |
| Hanahan Hawkettes Travel Softball | Support | $2,500 |
| Individual | Support | $2,500 |
| St Vincent de Paul Society | Support | $2,500 |
| PATH2FREEDON | Support | $2,000 |
| South Carolina Aquarium | Support | $2,000 |
| Vawvrc Memorial Scholarship | Support | $2,000 |
| Paws of Coranado | Support | $2,000 |
| Navy Marine Corps Relief Society | Support | $1,000 |
| Canal Winchester Art Guild | Support | $1,000 |
| Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption | Support | $1,000 |
| First Responders Event | Support | $1,000 |
| David Evangical Church | Support | $1,000 |
| Friends of the Green Bay Trail | Support | $1,000 |
| Peer Services | Support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Cheryl Wood
- Vicki Wood
- R Jonathan Wood
- Robert S Wood II
Questions people ask
Does Wood Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Wood Foundation give?
$271,680 in tax year 2024, across 31 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Wood Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Cheryl Wood (Vice President), Vicki Wood (Vice President), R Jonathan Wood (Treasurer) and Robert S Wood II (President).
What does Wood Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and environment and conservation.