Charles O Wood III & Miriam M Wood
Charles O Wood III & Miriam M Wood is a private foundation based in Shaker Heights, Ohio. Its 2025 grants supported organizations including arts and cultural institutions, food assistance, education, and other charitable causes, with most grant dollars going to recipients in Florida.
Charles O Wood III & Miriam M Wood at a glance
In short: Charles O Wood III & Miriam M Wood gave $180K across 16 grants in 2025 (avg $11K), mostly in Florida. 6% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $179,900
- -20.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 16
- +6.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $11,244
- -25.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,450
- Total assets
- $10,659
- -47.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 6% first-time grantees (1 of 16, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (90% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Charles O Wood III & Miriam M Wood
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3401 Tuttle Road Suite 290, Shaker Heights, OH 44122
Phone: (216) 491-3990
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Charles O Wood III & Miriam M Wood funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Sarasota Orchestra ($75K). Together the top 10 received $162K.
Grant Size Distribution
79 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 65 grants of 79 (82%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 90% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida, 6% to Massachusetts, 3% to Texas, and 1% to Washington, DC. Listed Florida recipients include organizations in Sarasota.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Charles O Wood III & Miriam M Wood open to new grantees?
6%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 16 grantees (6%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $12K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $6K repeat.
- 94% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 44% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $180K (2025) to $988K (2021). In 2025 it made 16 grants totaling $180K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sarasota Orchestra Sarasota, FL | Unrestricted | $75,000 |
| All Faith Food Bank Sarasota, FL | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Asolo Repertory Theatre Sarasota, FL | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Community Foundation of Sarasota Sarasota, FL | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Education Foundation of Sarasota Sarasota, FL | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Florida Studio Theater Sarasota, FL | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Hockaday School Dallas, TX | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Wellesley College Wellesley, MA | Unrestricted | $5,900 |
| Harvard Graduate School of Education Boston, MA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Sarasota Ballet Sarasota, FL | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,659 | $170,671 | $180,135 | $179,900 | 16 | $179,900 | $170,671 | $7,365 |
| 2024 | $20,123 | $120,996 | $224,900 | $224,900 | 15 | $224,900 | $120,996 | $11,435 |
| 2023 | $124,027 | $350,049 | $347,400 | $347,400 | 17 | $347,400 | $49 | $10,932 |
| 2022 | $121,378 | $426,204 | $327,239 | $320,900 | 14 | $320,900 | $8,204 | $9,699 |
| 2021 | $22,413 | $967,196 | $992,147 | $988,400 | 17 | $988,400 | $319,319 | $10,933 |
| 2020 | $47,364 | $983,114 | $979,000 | $978,400 | 17 | — | $185,614 | $12,328 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Charles O Wood III & Miriam M Wood reported a distributable amount of $7K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for arts and cultural organizations such as Sarasota Orchestra, Asolo Repertory Theatre, Florida Studio Theatre, Sarasota Ballet, Sarasota Opera, and Urbanite Theatre; food assistance through All Faiths Food Bank; and education-related organizations including Hockaday School, Wellesley College, and Harvard Graduate School of Education.
Hockaday School describes its mission as developing “resilient, confident women” inspired to lead lives of purpose and impact. Wellesley College says it provides a liberal arts education for women who will make a difference in the world. Urbanite Theatre describes its work as creating shared theatre experiences and lifting up new voices.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 16 grants totaling $179,900. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $75,000, with a median of $5,450. The largest grants included $75,000 to Sarasota Orchestra, $25,000 to All Faiths Food Bank, and $10,000 each to Asolo Repertory Theatre, Community Foundation of Sarasota, Education Foundation of Sarasota, and Florida Studio Theatre. Other listed grants included $6,000 to Hockaday School, $5,900 to Wellesley College, $5,000 to Harvard Graduate School of Education, $5,000 to Sarasota Ballet, $5,000 to Sarasota Opera, and $5,000 to Urbanite Theatre. The listed grants were designated unrestricted.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Miriam M. Wood is listed as a trustee on the 2025 filing.
Charles O Wood III & Miriam M Wood is led by Miriam M. Wood, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Miriam M. Wood
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Charles O. Wood III (2020) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Charles O Wood III & Miriam M Wood
How much does Charles O Wood III & Miriam M Wood give each year?
Charles O Wood III & Miriam M Wood gave $180K across 16 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $225K across 15 grants.
What is Charles O Wood III & Miriam M Wood's typical grant size?
Charles O Wood III & Miriam M Wood's median grant in 2025 was $5,450, and its average grant was $11,244, across 16 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Charles O Wood III & Miriam M Wood that year got $5K on average.
Where does Charles O Wood III & Miriam M Wood give grants?
Charles O Wood III & Miriam M Wood gives mostly in Florida: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Massachusetts (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Sarasota, FL (10 grants).
Does Charles O Wood III & Miriam M Wood give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Charles O Wood III & Miriam M Wood's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (16 of 16) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Charles O Wood III & Miriam M Wood's largest grantees?
Charles O Wood III & Miriam M Wood's largest 2025 grantees include Sarasota Orchestra ($75,000), All Faith Food Bank ($25,000) and Asolo Repertory Theatre ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 61% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Charles O Wood III & Miriam M Wood?
Charles O Wood III & Miriam M Wood reported $11K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $180K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $7K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Charles O Wood III & Miriam M Wood fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Charles O Wood III & Miriam M Wood?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Charles O Wood III & Miriam M Wood's EIN?
Charles O Wood III & Miriam M Wood's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-1568770. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Charles O Wood III & Miriam M Wood accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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