William M Wood Foundation
Accepts applications
William M Wood Foundation is a private foundation in Dallas, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $3.7 million in 16 grants; the typical grant was $200,000 and the largest $500,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$3.7 million
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$200,000
- Largest grant$500,000
- Assets$95.5 million
- New grantees38%
Giving in 2024 was up from $3.2 million the year before.
38% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $3.2 million | 15 | $75.0 million |
| 2023 | $3.2 million | 12 | $88.8 million |
| 2024 | $3.7 million | 16 | $95.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Emma Greene 225 Franklin Street, Boston, MA 02110 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (888) 866-3275 |
| What to submit | Written or verbal requests accepted, no specific form needed |
What William M Wood Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 8 | $1.9 million |
| Kentucky | 6 | $1.3 million |
| Maine | 1 | $350,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $116,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Perkins School for the Blind | College success program | $500,000 |
| Brigham and Women's Hospital | Unrestricted general | $500,000 |
| Louisville Orchestra | Unrestricted general | $450,000 |
| Maine Maritime Academy | Unrestricted general | $350,000 |
| Kentucky School for the Blind | Technology devices, | $327,399 |
| Andover Historical Society | Unrestricted general | $299,999 |
| Massachusetts General Hospital | Unrestricted general | $250,000 |
| Old Dartmouth Historical Society | Supports exhibits | $200,000 |
| Filson Historical Society | Unrestricted general | $200,000 |
| Kentucky Humane Society | Unrestricted general | $189,999 |
| US Naval Institute | Supports history conference | $116,500 |
| American Printing House for the Blind | Unrestricted general | $114,560 |
| Andover Center of History | Urestricted general support | $75,000 |
| The Carroll Center for the Blind | Unrestricted general | $50,000 |
| Immigrant City Archives Inc | Unrestricted general | $40,000 |
| Project Camp Inc | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Bank of America
- Edward M Condit Jr
Questions people ask
Does William M Wood Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does William M Wood Foundation give?
$3.7 million in tax year 2024, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $200,000.
Who runs William M Wood Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Bank of America (Co-Trustee) and Edward M Condit Jr (Co-Trustee).
What does William M Wood Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and disability.