Jennifer and James Wood Foundation
The Jennifer and James Wood Foundation is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. Its 2024 grants supported organizations working in areas including conflict transformation, environmental protection, arts, and civil liberties.
Jennifer and James Wood Foundation at a glance
In short: Jennifer and James Wood Foundation gave $51K across 17 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in California. 41% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $50,700
- +147.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 17
- -10.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,982
- +176.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $400,712
- -10.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 41% first-time grantees (7 of 17, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (55% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Jennifer and James Wood Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Jennifer and James Wood Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Familyreunited Initiative ($12K). Together the top 10 received $47K.
Grant Size Distribution
62 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 62 grants of 62 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went to recipients in California (55%), the District of Columbia (21%), Hawaii (16%), New York (4%), and Massachusetts (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Jennifer and James Wood Foundation open to new grantees?
41%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 17 grantees (41%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 59% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 260% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2022–2024). 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 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $21K (2023) to $51K (2024). In 2024 it made 17 grants totaling $51K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Familyreunited Initiative Santa Rosa, CA | General & Unrestricted | $12,000 |
| Catacap San Francisco, CA | Project Name: CataCap - Empower Her Fund | $10,000 |
| Search for Common Ground Washington, DC | General & Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| The Coral Reef Alliance San Francisco, CA | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Uhiwai O Haleakala Makawao, HI | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of Maui Inc Kahului, HI | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| American Civil Liberties Union Foundation Inc New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Dana Farber Cancer Institute Inc Boston, MA | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Disabled American Veterans Charitable Service Trus Erlanger, KY | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Greenpeace Fund Inc Washington, DC | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The filing type is Form 990-PF (a private foundation).
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $400,712 | $13,202 | $62,390 | $50,700 | 17 | $62,390 | $26,752 | $23,960 |
| 2023 | $449,900 | $6,045 | $27,391 | $20,500 | 19 | $27,191 | $6,045 | $21,367 |
| 2022 | $471,246 | $13,451 | $31,309 | $22,200 | 26 | $30,477 | $5,162 | $21,044 |
| 2021 | $489,104 | $495,751 | $6,647 | — | — | $6,647 | $59,112 | $808 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jennifer and James Wood Foundation reported a distributable amount of $24K 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Search for Common Ground says its mission is to transform how the world deals with conflict, moving from adversarial approaches toward cooperative solutions. The Coral Reef Alliance says its work focuses on reducing threats to corals and protecting healthy reef networks. Sonoma Arts Live describes its purpose as fostering community support for the performing arts.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 17 grants totaling $50,700. Grants ranged from $100 to $12,000, with a median grant of $1,000. Larger awards included $12,000 to FamilyReunited Initiative for general and unrestricted purposes, $10,000 to CataCap for its “Empower Her Fund,” and $7,500 to Search for Common Ground for general and unrestricted purposes. Other grants included $5,000 each to the Coral Reef Alliance and Uhiwai o Haleakala, and $3,000 to Boys and Girls Clubs of Maui.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
James Wood is listed as director, president, secretary, and treasurer on the 2024 filing.
Jennifer and James Wood Foundation is led by James Wood, Director, President, Secretary & Treasurer on every filing since 2021 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
James Wood
Director, President, Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Jennifer and James Wood Foundation
How much does Jennifer and James Wood Foundation give each year?
Jennifer and James Wood Foundation gave $51K across 17 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $21K across 19 grants.
What is Jennifer and James Wood Foundation's typical grant size?
Jennifer and James Wood Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $2,982, across 17 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Jennifer and James Wood Foundation that year got $5K on average.
Where does Jennifer and James Wood Foundation give grants?
Jennifer and James Wood Foundation gives mostly in California: 55% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were District of Columbia (21%) and Hawaii (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (5 grants), San Francisco, CA (2 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Jennifer and James Wood Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 88% of Jennifer and James Wood Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (15 of 17) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Jennifer and James Wood Foundation's largest grantees?
Jennifer and James Wood Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Familyreunited Initiative ($12,000), Catacap ($10,000) and Search for Common Ground ($7,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 58% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Jennifer and James Wood Foundation?
Jennifer and James Wood Foundation reported $401K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $62K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $24K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Jennifer and James Wood Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Search for Common Ground says its mission is to transform how the world deals with conflict, moving from adversarial approaches toward cooperative solutions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Jennifer and James Wood Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions 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 Jennifer and James Wood Foundation's EIN?
Jennifer and James Wood Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-2754739. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Does Jennifer and James Wood 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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