The George a Wood Foundation Inc
The George a Wood Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Utica, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $12K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $3K.
The George a Wood Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The George a Wood Foundation Inc gave $3K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $437.125), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $3,497
- -35.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- -27.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $437
- -11.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $356
- Total assets
- $11,762
- +47.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (74% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The George a Wood Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Notre Dame Rotc ($1K). Together the top 5 received $2K.
Organizations only. It also paid 3 grants to individuals ($1,235), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
34 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 34 grants of 34 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How The George a Wood Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 145% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2021) to $5K (2023). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $3K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Notre Dame Rotc Utica, NY | Donation | $1,000 |
| 3 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $1,235 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation Staten Island, NY | Donation | $500 |
| Road Runners Club Arlington, VA | Donation | $312 |
| Vietnam Veterans of America (Tom Buono) Utica, NY | Donation | $250 |
| Keys Program Forestport, NY | Donation | $200 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $11,762 | $11,906 | $8,098 | $3,497 | 8 | $4,497 | $188 |
| 2023 | $7,954 | $1,500 | $5,604 | $5,406 | 11 | $5,406 | $202 |
| 2022 | $12,058 | $12,969 | $10,881 | $3,768 | 11 | $3,768 | $103 |
| 2021 | $9,970 | $18,561 | $8,591 | $1,426 | 4 | $1,426 | $114 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The George a Wood Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $188 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The George a Wood Foundation Inc's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Maria Babula
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matthew Babula
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Melissa Babula
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Babula
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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.
Frequently asked questions about The George a Wood Foundation Inc
How much does The George a Wood Foundation Inc give each year?
The George a Wood Foundation Inc gave $3K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $5K across 11 grants.
What is The George a Wood Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The George a Wood Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $356, and its average grant was $437, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The George a Wood Foundation Inc give grants?
The George a Wood Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 74% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (17%) and Virginia (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Utica, NY (2 grants).
Does The George a Wood Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on The George a Wood Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (5 grants) and "Hardship Assistance" (3 grants).
Who are The George a Wood Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The George a Wood Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Notre Dame Rotc ($1,000), Tunnel to Towers Foundation ($500) and Road Runners Club ($312), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 3 grants to individuals ($1,235), which are not listed by name. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The George a Wood Foundation Inc?
The George a Wood Foundation Inc reported $12K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $4K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $188 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The George a Wood Foundation Inc's EIN?
The George a Wood Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-4959677. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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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