Ira R Wood and Frances Wood Charitable Trust
The Ira R Wood and Frances Wood Charitable Trust is a private independent foundation based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Established in Pennsylvania and designated as a 501(c)(3) organization, the trust has been tax-exempt since October 2010. The foundation operates with no employees and is managed by Sara A Mercer Co Ttee.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$8.1M
+0.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$364K
-5.6% YoY
Grant Count
51
+10.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$7K
-14.9% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The trust gives primarily to Lutheran, Presbyterian, and United Methodist Churches. Beyond religious institutions, the foundation also supports educational scholarships and community-based organizations in western Pennsylvania.
The trust administers the Ira R. and Frances Wood Scholarship Fund through The Pittsburgh Foundation, which provides partial or full college and university undergraduate scholarships to students demonstrating financial need and dedication to community service.
Grantmaking
Recent grants documented include:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in western Pennsylvania, with particular emphasis on the Pittsburgh area and surrounding communities including Allegheny Valley.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $8.08 million
- Total Revenue: $658,000
- Total Expenses: $524,000
- Total Liabilities: $0
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $8,088,158 | $8,079,781 | $7,976,338 |
| Revenue | $529,607 | $658,046 | $662,317 |
| Expenses | $521,231 | $524,174 | $560,067 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $420,254 | $450,550 | $500,388 |
| Net Investment Income | $436,439 | $588,426 | $614,198 |
| Distributable Amount | $480,466 | $439,529 | $446,992 |
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
232 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Sara A Mercer Co Ttee serves as the trustee/committee for the organization.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SARA A MERCER | TRUSTEE | 1 | $23,199 |
| SHANNON PAULOVICH | TRUSTEE | 2 | $23,198 |
Contact Information
- Address: 20 Stanwix Street, Suite 601, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-1313
- Telephone: 412-261-1600
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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