Wood Family Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Wood Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Odessa, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $2.5 million in 25 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $700,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$2.5 million
- Number of grants25
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$700,000
- Assets$54.7 million
- New grantees28%
Giving in 2025 was up from $2.4 million the year before.
28% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2.0 million | 23 | $47.2 million |
| 2024 | $2.4 million | 20 | $50.6 million |
| 2025 | $2.5 million | 25 | $54.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Don Wood 3 la Paz Circle, Odessa, TX 79765 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (432) 617-1387 |
| What to submit | All organizations will be required to furnish the foundation with current financial reports, budgets, lists of the officers and directors, and proof that the organization is currently qualified under internal revenue code, section 501(c)(3). |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Wood Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 21 | $2.4 million |
| California | 3 | $50,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $50,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Odessa College | Oc wood health & science blding | $700,000 |
| Univ of TX of the Permian Basin | Scholarships | $462,500 |
| Idea Public Schools | Operations | $428,571 |
| Nonprofit Management Center | Op | $200,000 |
| The Ellen Noel Art Museum | Operations | $200,000 |
| Odessa College Foundation | Dollars for scholars | $100,000 |
| West Texas Food Bank | Operations | $95,000 |
| Ameican Red Cross | Operations | $50,000 |
| United Way of Odessa | De tocquevillel pledge | $40,000 |
| The Juli Inkster Foundation | Operations | $25,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Odessa | Operations | $20,000 |
| Bynum School | Operations | $20,000 |
| Liberty Institute | Operations | $20,000 |
| Comm Found TX Hill Country | Operations | $20,000 |
| San Angelo Area Foundation | Operations | $20,000 |
| Team Rubicon | Operations | $20,000 |
| Permian Basin Rehabilitation Center | Building & technology grant | $10,000 |
| Military Warriors Support Foundation | Operations | $10,000 |
| American Heart Association | Operations | $10,000 |
| Buffalo Trial Council | Operations | $10,000 |
| Empty Stocking Fund | Operations | $5,000 |
| MD Anderson Cancer Center | Annual fund | $5,000 |
| Sjsu Women's Golf Team | Operations | $5,000 |
| Christmas in Action | Operations | $2,500 |
| Texas Tech Foundation | Rawls college for business | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jack Wood
- Donald E Wood
- Brenda Denton
Questions people ask
Does Wood Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Wood Family Foundation Inc give?
$2.5 million in tax year 2025, across 25 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Wood Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Jack Wood (Vp/Asst Sec), Donald E Wood (Pres/Sec-Treas) and Brenda Denton (Asst Sec).
What does Wood Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and science and research.