Charles Wood Family Foundation
The Charles Wood Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Fairfield, California. Its stated activities include educational initiatives such as scholarships, tutoring, and support for local school-district activities; support for Scout programs; and grants to recognized major charities.
Charles Wood Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Charles Wood Family Foundation gave $52K across 26 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), top state California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $52,285
- +9.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 26
- -29.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,011
- +56.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $17,626
- -52.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (36% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Charles Wood Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation contributes only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1469 Rockville Road, Fairfield, CA 94534
Phone: (707) 803-1315
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Charles Wood Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Assist-a-Grad Scholarship Foundatio ($13K). Together the top 10 received $48K.
Grant Size Distribution
63 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 63 grants of 63 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Fairfield, California. In 2024, grant dollars went to recipients in California (36%), New York (22%), Ohio (17%), the District of Columbia (10%), and Texas (10%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.
States
Cities
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.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $48K (2023) to $52K (2024). In 2024 it made 26 grants totaling $52K.
Grants by year
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 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $17,626 | $122,000 | $141,977 | $52,285 | 26 | $141,977 | $3,304 |
| 2023 | $37,285 | $100,070 | $62,785 | $47,670 | 37 | $62,785 | $2,970 |
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 describes its educational mission as including scholarships and tutoring programs, support for specific activities of the local school district, and support or critique of educational programs. It also states that a major part of its program supports Scout programs.
Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, the National Association of Scholars describes its work as upholding standards of liberal arts education and promoting higher education, while Friends of the Ashbrook Center says it supports the John M. Ashbrook Center for Public Affairs. Other grantees describe work in areas including civic engagement, government accountability, food assistance for schoolchildren, and charitable services.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 26 grants totaling $52,285. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $12,835, with a median of $500. Its largest grants included $12,835 to Assist-A-Grad Scholarship Foundation, $11,500 to the National Association of Scholars, $7,000 to Friends of the Ashbrook Center, and $5,000 to Boy Scouts. Other grants included $3,000 to the Claremont Institute, $2,500 to Heritage Action of America, and $1,500 each to the American Red Cross and Hillsdale College.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Charles Wood Jr. as president, Terri Moody as secretary/treasurer, and Jerlica Bangayan as a 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.
Frequently asked questions 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 large is Charles Wood Family Foundation?
Charles Wood Family Foundation reported $18K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $142K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Charles Wood Family Foundation fund?
The foundation describes its educational mission as including scholarships and tutoring programs, support for specific activities of the local school district, and support or critique of educational programs. It also states that a major part of its program supports Scout programs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Charles Wood Family Foundation?
The foundation contributes 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 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.
Does Charles Wood Family Foundation 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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