The L&C Wood Family Foundation Inc
The L&C Wood Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Atlanta, Georgia. Its 2024 filing lists grants to charitable organizations, including organizations working in education, community services, health care, youth development, and public safety.
The L&C Wood Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The L&C Wood Family Foundation Inc gave $191K across 26 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), mostly in Georgia. 12% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $191,000
- -30.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 26
- -18.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,346
- -14.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $4,000
- Total assets
- $1,390,826
- -2.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 12% first-time grantees (3 of 26, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Georgia (80% 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 The L&C Wood Family Foundation Inc
- 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: 3621 Vinings Slope Se Ste 4400, Atlanta, GA 30339
Phone: (770) 373-5775
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The L&C Wood Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was City of Refuge ($35K). Together the top 10 received $160K.
Grant Size Distribution
205 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 204 grants of 205 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 80% of grant dollars went to recipients in Georgia, 19% to North Carolina, and 1% to New York. California accounted for 0% of grant dollars.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The L&C Wood Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
12%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 26 grantees (12%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $667; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $5K repeat.
- 81% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+0%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 214% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $191K (2024) to $275K (2023). In 2024 it made 26 grants totaling $191K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| City of Refuge Atlanta, GA | General Donation | $35,334 |
| UNC - Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, NC | On Behalf of Kira & Leonard Wood Jr. | $25,000 |
| Darlington School Rome, GA | General donation / capital campaign / in memory of sarah mcfather | $20,000 |
| Galloway School Atlanta, GA | Annual Donation | $20,000 |
| UGA Foundation Athens, GA | Robert L. Millinor Jr. Endowed Scholarship | $20,000 |
| Support Smyrna Inc Smyrna, GA | General Donation | $15,000 |
| Atlanta Beltline Partnership Atlanta, GA | General Donation | $9,500 |
| Shepherd Center Foundation Atlanta, GA | "Shepherd's Men" Donation | $5,333 |
| Atlanta Police Foundation Atlanta, GA | General Donation | $5,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of the Plateau Cashiers, NC | General Donation | $5,000 |
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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 | $1,390,826 | $168,773 | $211,344 | $191,000 | 26 | $197,340 | $159,854 | $92,136 |
| 2023 | $1,429,526 | $128,030 | $291,149 | $274,500 | 32 | $281,261 | $118,142 | $91,596 |
| 2022 | $1,599,546 | $91,370 | $251,510 | $237,900 | 55 | $240,261 | $80,121 | $102,027 |
| 2021 | $1,768,232 | $152,275 | $220,449 | $191,150 | 50 | $205,443 | $137,269 | $122,668 |
| 2020 | $1,825,465 | $84,983 | $265,021 | $246,833 | 42 | — | $72,172 | $103,767 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The L&C Wood Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $92K 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 schools and universities, community organizations, and charitable service providers. For example, City of Refuge describes its mission as offering life-saving resources and life-building tools to people in Atlanta living on the margin. Darlington School describes its mission as creating a diverse and inclusive learning community, while the Atlanta Police Foundation says it aims to make Atlanta safer and more inviting for residents, workers, and visitors.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 26 grants totaling $191,000. Grants ranged from $333 to $35,334, with a median grant of $4,000. In 2023, it made 32 grants totaling $274,500; in 2022, it made 55 grants totaling $237,900.
Notable 2024 grants included $35,334 to City of Refuge, $25,000 to UNC–an individual recipient, $20,000 each to Darlington School, Galloway School, and the UGA Foundation, and $15,000 to Support Smyrna Inc. The filing lists purposes including general donations, a capital campaign, an endowed scholarship, and an advisory board gift.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Leonard W. Wood as president/director; Carla O’Neill Wood as secretary/director; Vicki Manus as treasurer; and Leonard W. Wood Jr., Kevin John Wood, Kira G. Wood, and Amanda M. Wood as directors.
The L&C Wood Family Foundation Inc is led by Leonard W. Wood, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Leonard W. Wood
President & Director
On filings since 2020
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carla O'Neill Wood
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kevin John Wood
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Leonard W. Wood Jr.
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amanda M. Wood
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kira G. Wood
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Vicki Manus
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2.5 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.
Frequently asked questions about The L&C Wood Family Foundation Inc
How much does The L&C Wood Family Foundation Inc give each year?
The L&C Wood Family Foundation Inc gave $191K across 26 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $275K across 32 grants.
What is The L&C Wood Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The L&C Wood Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $4,000, and its average grant was $7,346, across 26 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The L&C Wood Family Foundation Inc that year got $667 on average.
Where does The L&C Wood Family Foundation Inc give grants?
The L&C Wood Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Georgia: 80% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was North Carolina (19%). The most frequent recipient cities were Atlanta, GA (13 grants) and Chapel Hill, NC (2 grants).
Does The L&C Wood Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 62% of The L&C Wood Family Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (16 of 26) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The L&C Wood Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The L&C Wood Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include City of Refuge ($35,334), UNC - Chapel Hill ($25,000) and Darlington School ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 42% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The L&C Wood Family Foundation Inc?
The L&C Wood Family Foundation Inc reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $197K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $92K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The L&C Wood Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for schools and universities, community organizations, and charitable service providers. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The L&C Wood Family Foundation Inc?
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 The L&C Wood Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
The L&C Wood Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-1605907. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The L&C Wood Family 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.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 6, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The L&C Wood Family Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 25, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-landc-wood-family-foundation-inc-morg_ff0f1f62efc0438f8e872b5f5a83f09d
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