George and Beth Wood Foundation
The George and Beth Wood Foundation is a private foundation based in Santa Barbara, California. In 2024, it made 12 grants totaling $79,750 to organizations in California, including arts and education organizations, a service-dog provider, and organizations addressing homelessness and addiction.
George and Beth Wood Foundation at a glance
In short: George and Beth Wood Foundation gave $80K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $79,750
- +19.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- -7.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,646
- +29.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,497,268
- +14.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (100% 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 George and Beth Wood Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing states that applicants should submit a written letter. It lists no restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- None listed.
- Deadline
- None listed.
- Contact
Application contact: George And Beth Wood Co Impact Fami
Mailing address: 1224 Coast Village Circle Ste 11, Santa Barbara, CA 93108
Phone: (805) 963-1837
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who George and Beth Wood Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Music Academy of the West ($15K). Together the top 10 received $72K.
Grant Size Distribution
31 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 31 grants of 31 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars in 2024 went to recipients in California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How George and Beth Wood Foundation gives
- 58% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 1495% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 81% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2021) to $80K (2024). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $80K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Music Academy of the West Santa Barbara, CA | In Furtherance of Section 501(C)(3) Exempt Purpose | $15,000 |
| Canine Companions for Independence Inc Santa Rosa, CA | In Furtherance of Section 501(C)(3) Exempt Purpose | $10,000 |
| Uc Regents Oakland, CA | In Furtherance of Section 501(C)(3) Exempt Purpose | $10,000 |
| Westmont College Santa Barbara, CA | In Furtherance of Section 501(C)(3) Exempt Purpose | $6,750 |
| Community Arts Music Association Santa Barbara, CA | In Furtherance of Section 501(C)(3) Exempt Purpose | $5,000 |
| Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation & Institute Simi Valley, CA | In Furtherance of Section 501(C)(3) Exempt Purpose | $5,000 |
| Santa Barbara Rescue Mission Santa Barbara, CA | In Furtherance of Section 501(C)(3) Exempt Purpose | $5,000 |
| The Granada Theatre Santa Barbara, CA | In Furtherance of Section 501(C)(3) Exempt Purpose | $5,000 |
| Friendship Center Montecito, CA | In Furtherance of Section 501(C)(3) Exempt Purpose | $5,000 |
| Santa Barbara Museum of Art Santa Barbara, CA | In Furtherance of Section 501(C)(3) Exempt Purpose | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,497,268 | $1,946,715 | $108,645 | $79,750 | 12 | $87,602 | $17,367 | $107,778 |
| 2023 | $1,305,954 | $120,749 | $70,169 | $66,500 | 13 | $68,812 | $120,598 | $60,937 |
| 2022 | $1,255,083 | $19,822 | $96,453 | $60,500 | 5 | $68,669 | $11,468 | $66,381 |
| 2021 | $1,331,714 | $3,429 | $6,665 | $5,000 | 1 | $5,413 | $11,023 | $72,160 |
| 2020 | $1,334,950 | $588,339 | $200 | — | — | — | $587,989 | $48,305 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, George and Beth Wood Foundation reported a distributable amount of $108K 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
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, Music Academy of the West says its mission is to provide classically trained musicians and diverse audiences with transformative educational and performance experiences. Canine Companions for Independence says it provides expertly trained service dogs and ongoing support to people with disabilities at no cost to clients. Santa Barbara Rescue Mission describes its work as bringing physical, emotional, educational, and spiritual resources to people struggling with homelessness and addiction.
Other 2024 recipients include Westmont College, which describes itself as an undergraduate Christian liberal arts community; State Street Ballet, which says it educates and inspires audiences through classes and performances; Santa Barbara Museum of Art, which aims to integrate art into people’s lives; and Community Arts Music Association, which brings classical musicians to the Santa Barbara area to perform.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 12 grants totaling $79,750. Grants ranged from $3,000 to $15,000, with a median grant of $5,000. The largest awards went to Music Academy of the West ($15,000), Canine Companions for Independence ($10,000), UC Regents ($10,000), and Westmont College ($6,750). Other recipients included Community Arts Music Association, Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation & Institute, Santa Barbara Rescue Mission, The Granada Theatre, Friendship Center, Santa Barbara Museum of Art, State Street Ballet, and Montecito Community Foundation.
The filing lists the purpose of each 2024 award as furthering the recipient’s 501(c)(3) exempt purpose.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists George Wood and Beth Wood as co-presidents, Lee W Skip Dines Jr as vice-president, and Mary Elisberg as secretary and treasurer.
George and Beth Wood Foundation is led by Beth Wood, Co-President since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Beth Wood
Co-President
Vice President, Secretary & Director → Co-President, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
George Wood
Co-President
President, Treasurer & Director → Co-President, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lee W. Skip Dines Jr.
Vice President
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Elisberg
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: John A. Duffey (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 George and Beth Wood Foundation
How much does George and Beth Wood Foundation give each year?
George and Beth Wood Foundation gave $80K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $67K across 13 grants.
What is George and Beth Wood Foundation's typical grant size?
George and Beth Wood Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $6,646, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does George and Beth Wood Foundation give grants?
George and Beth Wood Foundation gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Santa Barbara, CA (8 grants).
Who are George and Beth Wood Foundation's largest grantees?
George and Beth Wood Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Music Academy of the West ($15,000), Canine Companions for Independence Inc ($10,000) and Uc Regents ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 44% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is George and Beth Wood Foundation?
George and Beth Wood Foundation reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $88K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $108K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does George and Beth Wood Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, Music Academy of the West says its mission is to provide classically trained musicians and diverse audiences with transformative educational and performance experiences. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from George and Beth Wood Foundation?
The filing states that applicants should submit a written letter. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is George and Beth Wood Foundation's EIN?
George and Beth Wood Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-1408199. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). George and Beth Wood Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/george-and-beth-wood-foundation-morg_04bbf0650ebe41dd81ecde8957c31fc0
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