The Big Wood Foundation
The Big Wood Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, NY. Its 2024 filing reports a grant to support various programs at organized charities.
The Big Wood Foundation at a glance
In short: The Big Wood Foundation gave $542K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $542K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $542,350
- +8.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $542,350
- +8.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $542,350
- Total assets
- $9,241,445
- -5.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (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 The Big Wood Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 445 Park Avenue Suite 16 Fl, New York, NY 10022
Phone: (212) 935-8630
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Big Wood Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
126 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 118 grants of 126 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to a recipient in New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The Big Wood Foundation gives
- Giving grew 41% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 114% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $384K (2021) to $542K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $542K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Various organized charities (see list attached) New York, NY | To Support Various Programs | $542,350 |
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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 | $9,241,445 | $411,222 | $960,064 | $542,350 | 1 | $658,219 | $102,690 | $579,905 |
| 2023 | $9,790,287 | $2,253,574 | $830,422 | $500,100 | 1 | $600,095 | $542,426 | $454,772 |
| 2022 | $8,367,135 | $526,145 | $894,299 | $396,218 | 1 | $557,993 | — | $488,297 |
| 2021 | $7,663,071 | $5,013,584 | $833,605 | $384,450 | 67 | $578,002 | $784,130 | $468,999 |
| 2020 | $3,242,987 | $393,855 | $740,363 | $459,959 | 56 | — | $31,930 | $287,025 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Big Wood Foundation reported a distributable amount of $580K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported one grant totaling $542,350. The filing lists the recipient as “Various organized charities (see list attached)” in New York, NY, with the purpose “to support various programs.” The grant’s smallest, largest, and median amounts were each $542,350.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Michael Stern as president and treasurer, Marjorie Stern as secretary, and Mark Stern and Ricki Stern as directors.
The Big Wood Foundation is led by Michael Stern, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; 1 of 4 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Michael Stern
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$10K (2020) → $10K (2024)
Mark Stern
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ricki Stern
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marjorie Stern
Secretary
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 $10K, to Michael Stern (President / Treasurer).
Frequently asked questions about The Big Wood Foundation
How much does The Big Wood Foundation give each year?
The Big Wood Foundation gave $542K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $500K across 1 grant.
How large is The Big Wood Foundation?
The Big Wood Foundation reported $9.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $658K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $580K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
How do I apply for a grant from The Big Wood Foundation?
The foundation 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 ↑
Where does The Big Wood Foundation make grants?
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to a recipient in New York.
What is The Big Wood Foundation's EIN?
The Big Wood Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3440362. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Big 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 2020–2024
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