Ira R Wood and Frances Wood Charitable Trust
The Ira R Wood and Frances Wood Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Its 2025 grants supported charitable organizations in Pennsylvania, including churches, social-service organizations, animal-welfare groups, and community organizations.
Ira R Wood and Frances Wood Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: Ira R Wood and Frances Wood Charitable Trust gave $410K across 49 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 2% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $410,152
- +12.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 49
- -3.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $8,370
- +17.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $6,000
- Total assets
- $8,079,687
- -0.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 2% first-time grantees (1 of 49, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% 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 Ira R Wood and Frances Wood Charitable Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The trust does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 20 Stanwix St Suite 650, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Phone: (412) 261-1600
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Ira R Wood and Frances Wood Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Burtner House Restoration Society ($28K). Together the top 10 received $191K.
Grant Size Distribution
235 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 235 grants of 235 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars in 2025 went to recipients in Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 49 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Ira R Wood and Frances Wood Charitable Trust open to new grantees?
2%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 49 grantees (2%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $6K repeat.
- 84% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−7%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 91% 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 (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 $364K (2024) to $443K (2022). In 2025 it made 49 grants totaling $410K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Burtner House Restoration Society Natrona Heights, PA | Stone Wall Cutting & | $27,530 |
| Butler County Humane Society Renfrew, PA | Medical Care for Animals | $25,000 |
| Tour-Ed Mine and Museum Tarentum, PA | Equipment Storage Building | $25,000 |
| Janes United Methodist Church Creighton, PA | Air Conditioner Replacement | $20,000 |
| Allegheny Valley Association of Churches Natrona Heights, PA | Family Promise of the Avac | $20,000 |
| The Salvation Army - New Kensington New Kensington, PA | Monthly Meals | $18,000 |
| Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church Freeport, PA | Flooring Encapsulation | $15,449 |
| The Allegheny Valley Salvation Army Brackenridge, PA | Youth Programs and Summer | $15,000 |
| Allegheny Valley Baptist Church Natrona Heights, PA | Rear Sanctuary Hvac | $12,945 |
| Manchester Youth Development Center Pittsburgh, PA | Afterschool Programs | $12,000 |
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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 | $8,079,687 | $560,930 | $569,395 | $410,152 | 49 | $469,210 | $464,745 | $513,320 |
| 2024 | $8,088,158 | $529,607 | $521,231 | $364,135 | 51 | $420,254 | $436,439 | $480,466 |
| 2023 | $8,079,781 | $658,046 | $524,174 | $385,867 | 46 | $450,550 | $588,426 | $439,529 |
| 2022 | $7,976,338 | $662,317 | $560,067 | $443,151 | 42 | $500,388 | $614,198 | $446,992 |
| 2021 | $7,901,206 | $597,205 | $523,103 | $401,254 | 47 | $456,295 | $531,897 | $477,980 |
| 2020 | $7,809,114 | $245,074 | $532,298 | $411,529 | 47 | — | $174,706 | $427,139 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ira R Wood and Frances Wood Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $513K 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 trust is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for religious organizations and projects, community services, youth programs, animal care, and local cultural and educational institutions. For example, the Butler County Humane Society describes its work as providing temporary, safe, no-kill shelter for homeless, adoptable dogs and cats and promoting humane treatment through education and other programs. Manchester Youth Development Center says its mission is to nurture children’s academic, social, and emotional development. The Community Library of Allegheny Valley describes itself as promoting literacy and lifelong learning.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the trust made 49 grants totaling $410,152. Grants ranged from $1,620 to $27,530, with a median grant of $6,000. Among the largest were $27,530 to Burtner House Restoration Society for stone wall cutting; $25,000 to Butler County Humane Society for animal medical care; $25,000 to Tour-Ed Mine and Museum for an equipment storage building; and $20,000 to Janes United Methodist Church for air conditioner replacement. Other notable awards included $20,000 to Allegheny Valley Association of Churches for Family Promise of the AVAC, $18,000 to The Salvation Army–New Kensington for monthly meals, and $12,000 to Manchester Youth Development Center for afterschool programs.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Sara A Mercer and Shannon Paulovich as trustees.
Ira R Wood and Frances Wood Charitable Trust's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; all 2 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Sara A. Mercer
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$22K (2020) → $25K (2025)
Shannon Paulovich
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$22K (2020) → $25K (2025)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $25K, to Sara a Mercer (Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Ira R Wood and Frances Wood Charitable Trust
How much does Ira R Wood and Frances Wood Charitable Trust give each year?
Ira R Wood and Frances Wood Charitable Trust gave $410K across 49 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $364K across 51 grants.
What is Ira R Wood and Frances Wood Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
Ira R Wood and Frances Wood Charitable Trust's median grant in 2025 was $6,000, and its average grant was $8,370, across 49 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Ira R Wood and Frances Wood Charitable Trust that year got $10K on average.
Where does Ira R Wood and Frances Wood Charitable Trust give grants?
Ira R Wood and Frances Wood Charitable Trust gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Natrona Heights, PA (11 grants), Tarentum, PA (7 grants), New Kensington, PA (6 grants) and Pittsburgh, PA (3 grants).
Does Ira R Wood and Frances Wood Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 14% of Ira R Wood and Frances Wood Charitable Trust's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 49) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Ira R Wood and Frances Wood Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
Ira R Wood and Frances Wood Charitable Trust's largest 2025 grantees include Burtner House Restoration Society ($27,530), Butler County Humane Society ($25,000) and Tour-Ed Mine and Museum ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 19% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Ira R Wood and Frances Wood Charitable Trust?
Ira R Wood and Frances Wood Charitable Trust reported $8.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $469K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $513K (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 Ira R Wood and Frances Wood Charitable Trust fund?
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for religious organizations and projects, community services, youth programs, animal care, and local cultural and educational institutions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Ira R Wood and Frances Wood Charitable Trust?
The trust does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Ira R Wood and Frances Wood Charitable Trust's EIN?
Ira R Wood and Frances Wood Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-6897871. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Ira R Wood and Frances Wood Charitable Trust 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 1, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Ira R Wood and Frances Wood Charitable Trust funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 6, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/ira-r-wood-and-frances-wood-charitable-trust-morg_aacf7dbcc8cb452096fbc4ac2fe31b14
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