Kathy and Jerry Wood Foundation Inc
The Kathy and Jerry Wood Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Annapolis, Maryland. Established in 2006 through the wills of Kathy and Jerry Wood, it supports charitable and educational activities for the moral, mental, intellectual, and physical development of American youth, primarily through scholarships and grants.
Kathy and Jerry Wood Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Kathy and Jerry Wood Foundation Inc gave $720K across 17 grants in 2024 (avg $42K), mostly in Maryland. 12% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $720,400
- +7.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 17
- +6.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $42,376
- +1.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $18,958,188
- +4.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 12% first-time grantees (2 of 17, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Maryland (67% 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 Kathy and Jerry Wood Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Scholarship applicants should contact their college or university’s financial aid office; the website provides no application materials or deadline for organizational grants.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1160 Spa Road Suite 1A, Annapolis, MD 21403
Phone: (410) 267-5980
Website: https://www.kjwfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Kathy and Jerry Wood Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Radcliffe Creek School ($100K). Together the top 10 received $550K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($50,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
82 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 39 grants of 82 (48%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 67% of grant dollars went to recipients in Maryland. California, North Carolina, and Nevada each received 7%, and the District of Columbia received 6%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Kathy and Jerry Wood Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
12%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 17 grantees (12%) 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 $65K; repeat grants $39K. How we count
Medians: $65K first-time, $50K repeat.
- 76% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−8%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 94% 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 (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $647K (2022) to $809K (2020). In 2024 it made 17 grants totaling $720K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Radcliffe Creek School Chestertown, MD | To provide funding for technologies for student with learning differences such as dyslexia, adhd, and as such. | $100,000 |
| Dsylexia Tutoring Program Baltimore, MD | To Provide Funding for Assessment and Tutoring. | $80,000 |
| The Summit School Edgewater, MD | To provide funding for scholarships for children with learning disabilities. | $50,000 |
| Bello Machre Glen Burnie, MD | To Provide Funding for People with Developmental Disabilities. | $50,000 |
| Canine Companions for Independence Santa Rosa, CA | To provide funding for follow-up services for canine companions | $50,000 |
| Sisters Academy of Baltimore Baltimore, MD | To Provide Scholarships for Students. | $50,000 |
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $50,000 |
| Autisim Society of North Carolina Raleigh, NC | The Autism Society of North Carolina improves the lives of individuals with autism, supports their families, and educates communities. | $50,000 |
| Capstone Christian Academy Las Vegas, NV | To provide excellence in academics, athletics, the arts and the application of Biblical principles. | $50,000 |
| The Brendan Corporation Washington, DC | To provide sailing training to youth with learning differences | $40,000 |
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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 | $18,958,188 | $876,120 | $1,037,575 | $720,400 | 17 | $878,987 | $717,532 | $933,558 |
| 2023 | $18,064,583 | $480,918 | $995,747 | $671,000 | 16 | $833,376 | $318,547 | $877,413 |
| 2022 | $17,157,871 | $655,889 | $1,019,716 | $646,600 | 16 | $831,739 | $470,755 | $870,695 |
| 2021 | $19,579,030 | $2,204,831 | $1,123,527 | $783,500 | 16 | $893,304 | $1,941,313 | $938,922 |
| 2020 | $18,874,521 | $868,688 | $1,134,993 | $808,500 | 17 | — | $536,534 | $845,830 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Kathy and Jerry Wood Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $934K 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’s stated scope is to support young Americans’ development and the advancement of learning in the United States. Its website describes scholarships for deserving young U.S. citizens attending American educational institutions, as well as one-time grants to organizations, colleges, and universities with programs consistent with its mission.
Its 2024 grants included support for organizations whose own missions address varied educational and developmental needs. For example, Radcliffe Creek School describes its work as providing individualized alternative instruction for children with diagnosed learning disabilities or other learning concerns. Bello Machre says it provides care, opportunity, and guidance for people with developmental disabilities in Maryland. The Brendan Corporation describes sailing education for youth with learning differences, while Kids Need to Read says it provides books and literacy programs to underfunded schools, libraries, and community agencies.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 17 grants totaling $720,400. Grants ranged from $10,000 to $100,000, with a median award of $50,000. Among the largest were $100,000 to Radcliffe Creek School for technology for students with learning differences; $80,000 to Dyslexia Tutoring Program for assessment and tutoring; and $50,000 each to The Summit School for scholarships for children with learning disabilities, Bello Machre for people with developmental disabilities, and Canine Companions for Independence for follow-up services.
The foundation’s website says scholarships are awarded through colleges or universities, with recipient selection handled by the institution. Its stated minimum scholarship requirements include U.S. citizenship, financial need, exceptional promise, and a 2.5 or equivalent GPA; additional requirements may apply. Students are directed to their school’s financial aid office. The website describes grants as one-time awards to organizations, colleges, and universities with programs consistent with the foundation’s mission. The foundation’s 2024 filing states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Sallie Hamrick as president and treasurer and Susan Oyloe as vice-president.
Kathy and Jerry Wood Foundation Inc is led by Sallie Hamrick, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; all 2 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Sallie Hamrick
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
$110K (2020) → $110K (2024)
Susan Oyloe
Vice President
On filings since 2020
$10K (2020) → $10K (2024)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $110K, to Sallie Hamrick (President & Treasurer). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Kathy and Jerry Wood Foundation Inc
How much does Kathy and Jerry Wood Foundation Inc give each year?
Kathy and Jerry Wood Foundation Inc gave $720K across 17 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $671K across 16 grants.
What is Kathy and Jerry Wood Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Kathy and Jerry Wood Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $50,000, and its average grant was $42,376, across 17 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Kathy and Jerry Wood Foundation Inc that year got $65K on average.
Where does Kathy and Jerry Wood Foundation Inc give grants?
Kathy and Jerry Wood Foundation Inc gives mostly in Maryland: 67% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (7%) and North Carolina (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Baltimore, MD (3 grants).
Does Kathy and Jerry Wood Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 17 grants with a stated purpose on Kathy and Jerry Wood Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Kathy and Jerry Wood Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Kathy and Jerry Wood Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Radcliffe Creek School ($100,000), Dsylexia Tutoring Program ($80,000) and The Summit School ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($50,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 32% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Kathy and Jerry Wood Foundation Inc?
Kathy and Jerry Wood Foundation Inc reported $19.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $879K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $934K (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 Kathy and Jerry Wood Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s stated scope is to support young Americans’ development and the advancement of learning in the United States. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Kathy and Jerry Wood Foundation Inc?
The foundation 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 Kathy and Jerry Wood Foundation Inc's EIN?
Kathy and Jerry Wood Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-1690136. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Kathy and Jerry Wood Foundation Inc 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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