The Donald F Wood and Darlene M
The Donald F Wood and Darlene M is a private foundation based in Spencerville, Indiana. It supports organizations in Northeast Indiana through grants; its 2025 filing says grants remain in that region.
The Donald F Wood and Darlene M at a glance
In short: The Donald F Wood and Darlene M gave $700K across 39 grants in 2025 (avg $18K), mostly in Indiana. 13% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $700,000
- +18.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 39
- +18.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $17,949
- +0.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $11,798,911
- -0.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 13% first-time grantees (5 of 39, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Indiana (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Donald F Wood and Darlene M
- How to Apply
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The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. The application is available through the Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne’s grant-seeker portal, and all applications must be submitted electronically. The filing states that grants remain in Northeast Indiana.
- Review Cycle
- June 30.
- Deadline
- June 30.
- Contact
Application contact: Donald F Wood And Darlene M
Mailing address: Richardson Foundation Inc, PO Box 152, Spencerville, IN 46788
Phone: (260) 337-3044
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Donald F Wood and Darlene M funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Image of Hope Ranch ($40K). Together the top 10 received $315K.
Grant Size Distribution
171 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 165 grants of 171 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation states that grants remain in Northeast Indiana. All grant dollars listed for 2025 went to recipients in Indiana.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 39 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Donald F Wood and Darlene M open to new grantees?
13%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 39 grantees (13%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $19K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $19K repeat.
- 79% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+16%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 98% 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 (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $525K (2021) to $700K (2025). In 2025 it made 39 grants totaling $700K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Image of Hope Ranch Auburn, IN | General Support | $40,000 |
| Camp Red Cedar Fort Wayne, IN | General Support | $35,000 |
| Summit Equestrian Center Fort Wayne, IN | General Support | $35,000 |
| Cass Housing Fort Wayne, IN | General Support | $30,000 |
| Community Harvest Food Bank Fort Wayne, IN | General Support | $30,000 |
| Matthew 25 Fort Wayne, IN | General Support | $30,000 |
| Stillwater Hospice Fort Wayne, IN | General Support | $30,000 |
| Turnstone Center for Children & ADU Fort Wayne, IN | General Support | $30,000 |
| YMCA Greater Fort Wayne Fort Wayne, IN | General Support | $30,000 |
| Blue Jacket Fort Wayne, IN | General Support | $25,000 |
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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 | $11,798,911 | $752,085 | $803,560 | $700,000 | 39 | $700,000 | $360,364 | $712,421 |
| 2024 | $11,850,386 | $1,552,876 | $671,311 | $590,500 | 33 | $590,500 | $1,180,671 | $655,524 |
| 2023 | $10,968,821 | $904,054 | $664,273 | $602,000 | 31 | $602,000 | $552,060 | $596,337 |
| 2022 | $10,729,040 | $695,181 | $666,746 | $602,000 | 31 | $602,000 | $340,488 | $593,133 |
| 2021 | $10,700,605 | $800,961 | $593,989 | $525,000 | 37 | $527,000 | $418,388 | $654,092 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Donald F Wood and Darlene M reported a distributable amount of $712K 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grantees include organizations whose own missions describe a range of services. For example, Matthew 25 says it provides free primary health care to uninsured, low-income residents in Northeast Indiana and Northwest Ohio. Cass Housing says it creates housing and support for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Blue Jacket describes providing education, training, and employment opportunities to disadvantaged people seeking a second chance.
Other 2025 grantees include Image of Hope Ranch, which describes offering a sanctuary for healing through animals, nature, and the love of Jesus; Community Transportation Network, which says it eases transportation barriers to community connections; and Super Shot, which describes promoting immunization for children and adults in Allen County and surrounding communities.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded 39 grants totaling $700,000. Individual grants ranged from $5,000 to $40,000, with a median of $15,000. Among the largest awards were $40,000 to Image of Hope Ranch; $35,000 each to Camp Red Cedar and Summit Equestrian Center; and $30,000 each to Cass Housing, Community Harvest Food Bank, Matthew 25, Stillwater Hospice, Turnstone Center for Children & Adults, and YMCA Greater Fort Wayne. These grants were listed for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Lisa Suever as president and treasurer, and Audrey Wood as vice president and secretary.
The Donald F Wood and Darlene M is led by Lisa Suever, President on every filing since 2021; all 2 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Lisa Suever
President
On filings since 2021
$4K (2021) → $5K (2025)
Audrey Wood
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2021
$4K (2021) → $5K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 $5K, to Lisa Suever (President/Tr). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Donald F Wood and Darlene M
How much does The Donald F Wood and Darlene M give each year?
The Donald F Wood and Darlene M gave $700K across 39 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $591K across 33 grants.
What is The Donald F Wood and Darlene M's typical grant size?
The Donald F Wood and Darlene M's median grant in 2025 was $15,000, and its average grant was $17,949, across 39 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Donald F Wood and Darlene M that year got $8K on average.
Where does The Donald F Wood and Darlene M give grants?
The Donald F Wood and Darlene M gives mostly in Indiana: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Fort Wayne, IN (35 grants).
Does The Donald F Wood and Darlene M give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Donald F Wood and Darlene M's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (39 of 39) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Donald F Wood and Darlene M's largest grantees?
The Donald F Wood and Darlene M's largest 2025 grantees include Image of Hope Ranch ($40,000), Camp Red Cedar ($35,000) and Summit Equestrian Center ($35,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 16% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Donald F Wood and Darlene M?
The Donald F Wood and Darlene M reported $11.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $700K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $712K (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 The Donald F Wood and Darlene M fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grantees include organizations whose own missions describe a range of services. For example, Matthew 25 says it provides free primary health care to uninsured, low-income residents in Northeast Indiana and Northwest Ohio. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Donald F Wood and Darlene M?
The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Donald F Wood and Darlene M's EIN?
The Donald F Wood and Darlene M's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-4217594. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 4, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 8, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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