Ruth B Wood Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Ruth B Wood Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Clemson, South Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $29,500 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $5,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$29,500
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$715,009
- New grantees7%
Giving in 2025 was down from $31,000 the year before.
7% 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 | $30,500 | 15 | $611,803 |
| 2024 | $31,000 | 16 | $648,158 |
| 2025 | $29,500 | 14 | $715,009 |
How to apply
| Contact | Robert M Wood 202 Augusta Road, Clemson, SC 29631 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (864) 654-1892 |
| What to submit | Written |
What Ruth B Wood Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to South Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | 10 | $22,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $4,000 |
| New York | 1 | $2,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $1,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Clemson University Brooks Center for Performing Arts | General operating | $5,000 |
| Holy Trinity Episcopal Church | General operating | $5,000 |
| Georgia Land Trust | General operating | $4,000 |
| Oconee Memorial Hospital | General purpose | $2,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | General purpose | $2,000 |
| Scetv & Public Radio | General purpose | $2,000 |
| Carolina Thunder LLC | General purpose | $2,000 |
| Clemson Free Clinic | General operating | $2,000 |
| Clemson Child Development Center | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Family Promise of Pickens County | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Clemson Community Care | General funding | $1,000 |
| Birkshire School | General operating | $1,000 |
| Pendleton Historic Foundation | General operating | $1,000 |
| Indian Mountain School | General operating | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert M Wood
Questions people ask
Does Ruth B Wood Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Ruth B Wood Foundation Inc give?
$29,500 in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Ruth B Wood Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Robert M Wood (President).
What does Ruth B Wood Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and health.