Charles Wood Family Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker Fairfield, CA EIN: 92-1241272 Website

The Charles Wood Family Foundation is a private 501(c)(3) foundation based in Fairfield, California (EIN 92-1241272). The foundation was granted tax-exempt status in January 2023. It operates as a grantmaking foundation focused on enriching the education of youth in Solano County through Scouting programs and related youth development initiatives.

Key facts about Charles Wood Family Foundation

In short: Charles Wood Family Foundation gave $52K across 26 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), top state California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

EIN: 92-1241272
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $52,285
Grants made (2024): 26
Average grant: $2,011
Median grant: $500
Total assets: $17,626
Primary geography: California (36% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

Quick answers about Charles Wood Family Foundation

How much does Charles Wood Family Foundation give each year?

Charles Wood Family Foundation gave $52K across 26 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $48K across 37 grants.

What is Charles Wood Family Foundation's typical grant size?

Charles Wood Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $500, and its average grant was $2,011, across 26 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Where does Charles Wood Family Foundation give grants?

Charles Wood Family Foundation's top state is California, with 36% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (22%) and Ohio (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (6 grants), Fairfield, CA (2 grants) and Ashland, OH (2 grants).

Who are Charles Wood Family Foundation's largest grantees?

Charles Wood Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Assist-a-Grad Scholarship Foundatio ($12,835), National Association of Scholars ($11,500) and Friends of the Ashbrook Center ($7,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.

How Charles Wood Family Foundation gives

65% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$18K

-52.7% YoY

Annual Giving

$52K

+9.7% YoY

Grant Count

-29.7% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$2K

+56.1% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Charles Wood Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's funding priorities center on:

Education
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
Human Services
Health Care
General purposes

Grantmaking

Grants are geographically diversified across 16 locations, with 35% in California. Within California, funding concentrates in Fairfield (32%), Sherman Oaks (9%), and Oakland (9%). The foundation has also awarded grants in the District of Columbia and Ohio.

Grant Range

$50 to $15,550

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation's primary geographic focus is Solano County, California, where it operates Scoutreach programs serving elementary schools in the Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District, including Suisun Valley, Fairview, Cleo Gordon, Anna Kyle, and Dan O Root elementary schools. Grants are also distributed nationally across multiple states.

Grant Distribution by State

California $19K (36%)

New York $12K (22%)

Ohio $9K (17%)

District of Columbia $5K (10%)

Texas $5K (10%)

All other $3K (5%)

Share of all 26 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

Arizona California District of Columbia Delaware Indiana Kansas Louisiana Michigan New Hampshire New Jersey New York Ohio Pennsylvania Texas Virginia Washington

Cities

WashingtonFairfieldAshlandIndianapolisNew YorkElk GroveFairfaxHilsdaleIrvingOaklandPhoenixRancho Palos VerdesSacramentoSherman OaksUplandAbileneBerkeleyFarmingtonMorristownNew Orleans

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Most Recent Filing (Fiscal Year Ending November 2024):

Total Assets: $17,626
Total Revenue: $122,000
Total Expenses: $141,977
Net Income: -$19,977
Charitable Disbursements: $141,977 (100% of expenses)

Revenue Sources:

Contributions Received: $122,000 (100% of total revenue)
Interest Revenue: $0
Dividends: $0

Compensation:

Officer compensation: $0

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023
Total Assets	$17,626	$37,285
Revenue	$122,000	$100,070
Expenses	$141,977	$62,785
Qualifying Distributions	$141,977	$62,785
Net Investment Income	—	—
Distributable Amount	$3,304	$2,970

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 3, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

63 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
ASSIST-A-GRAD SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATIO Fairfield, CA	CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION	$12,835
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SCHOLARS New York, NY	CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION	$11,500
FRIENDS OF THE ASHBROOK CENTER Ashland, OH	CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION	$7,000
BOY SCOUTS Irving, TX	CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION	$5,000
THE CLAREMONT INSTITUTE Upland, CA	CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION	$3,000
HERITAGE ACTION OF AMERICA Washington, DC	CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION	$2,500
ASHBROOK CENTER Ashland, OH	CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION	$2,000
AMERICAN RED CROSS Washington, DC	CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION	$1,500
HILLSDALE COLLEGE Hilsdale, MI	CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION	$1,500
MEALS ON WHEELS SOLANO COUNTY Fairfield, CA	CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION	$700

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Charles Wood Jr., President
Terri Moody, Secretary/Treasurer
Jerlica Bangayan, Board Member

Charles Wood Family Foundation is led by Charles Wood Jr., President on every filing since 2023; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.

Officers on the 2024 filing

Charles Wood Jr.

President

On filings since 2023

5 hrs/week

No compensation reported
Jerlica Bangayan

Board Member

On filings since 2023

2 hrs/week

No compensation reported
Terri Moody

Secretary & Treasurer

On filings since 2023

2 hrs/week

No compensation reported

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Recent News & Activity

Recent developments and announcements

The foundation operates the Solano Scoutreach program, which brings Cub Scouting to local elementary schools as an afterschool program serving underserved communities in Solano County. Recent activities include:

2026

Antibullying education programs delivered by Solano County Sheriffs and Fairfield Police Department to Cub Scouts at five Fairfield/Suisun elementary afterschool programs (March 2026)

2026

Free summer programs for K-5th grade students from designated Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District elementary schools, including programs at schools, Suisun Wildlife Center, and overnight camping experiences (Summer 2026)

Volunteer recruitment and training for adult members, with the foundation reimbursing direct costs associated with LiveScan background checks and fingerprinting as required by California AB 506

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Charles Wood Family Foundation fund?

The Charles Wood Family Foundation is focused on enriching the education of youth in Solano County. While traditional Scouting activities like camping, hiking, fishing, and leadership development remain foundational, the program includes STEM, environmental studies, physical education, financial literacy, personal and public safety, and community service. The foundation's funding priorities center on: • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services • Health Care • General…

How do I apply for a grant from Charles Wood Family Foundation?

**Grant Activity:** • Total historical giving: $99,955 across 63 grants • Most recent year (2023): 26 grants totaling $52,285 • Grant range: $50 to $15,550 • Median grant: $500 **Geographic Distribution of Grants:** Grants are geographically diversified across 16 locations, with 35% in California. Within California, funding concentrates in Fairfield (32%), Sherman Oaks (9%), and Oakland (9%). The foundation has also awarded grants in the District of Columbia and Ohio. **Applicant Profile:** In …

How much is Charles Wood Family Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Charles Wood Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Charles Wood Family Foundation's EIN?

Charles Wood Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-1241272. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.