The Michael B Wood Foundation
The Michael B. Wood Foundation is a private foundation headquartered in Honolulu, Hawaii. Its stated philanthropic priorities are the development, protection, and education of youth and young adults, with additional priorities in the arts, the environment, and the U.S. military.
The Michael B Wood Foundation at a glance
In short: The Michael B Wood Foundation gave $21K across 18 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), mostly in Hawaii. 17% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $21,000
- -25.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 18
- -37.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,167
- +19.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $9,231
- +186.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 17% first-time grantees (3 of 18, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Hawaii (81% 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 Michael B Wood Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Invitation Only
-
The foundation’s website says requests are accepted on a rolling basis by invitation only; it does not accept unsolicited requests. Its 2024 filing lists written requests by U.S. mail, identifies Michael B. Wood as the contact for applications, and states that there are no deadlines and no restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- None, according to the 2024 filing.
- Deadline
- None, according to the 2024 filing.
- Contact
Application contact: Michael B Wood
Mailing address: 66 Queen Street Ste 3101, Honolulu, HI 96813
Phone: (808) 721-2488
Website: HTTPS://WWW.MWOODFOUNDATION.ORG/
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Michael B Wood Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Big Brothers Big Sisters Hawaii ($3K). Together the top 10 received $14K.
Grant Size Distribution
169 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 169 grants of 169 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is headquartered in Honolulu. In 2024, 81% of grant dollars went to recipients in Hawaii, 10% to Oregon, 5% to Maryland, and 5% to California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Michael B Wood Foundation open to new grantees?
17%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 18 grantees (17%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $1K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 83% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 36% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above 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 $21K (2024) to $42K (2020). In 2024 it made 18 grants totaling $21K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Hawaii Honolulu, HI | To provide children facing adversity with professionally supported mentoring relationships. | $2,500 |
| Willamette University Salem, OR | Through nationally distinctive programs connecting liberal education to professional practice, graduates are prepared to apply knowledge in action and leading lives of achievement, contribution, and meaning. | $2,000 |
| Maui Food Bank Waikuku, HI | To help the hungry in maui community by collecting and distributing food through community partnerships. | $1,500 |
| Maui Humane Society Puunene, HI | For the prevention of cruel and/or inhumane treatment of animals. | $1,500 |
| Assistance Dogs Hawaii Makawao, HI | To provide children and adults with disabilities professionally trained dogs to enhance their quality of life. | $1,000 |
| Coalition for a Drug Free Hawaii Honolulu, HI | To reduce and prevent drug abuse in Hawaii through awareness, education, and action. | $1,000 |
| Fisher House Rockville, MD | Keep military and veteran families together while their loved ones receive medical care. | $1,000 |
| Gary Senise Foundation Los Angeles, CA | Serve the nation by honoring veterans, first responders, their families, and those in need. | $1,000 |
| Hawaii Theatre Center Honolulu, HI | To Support the Hawaii Theatre Center. | $1,000 |
| Hawaii Wildlife Fund Paia, HI | To protect, research, and educate about native hawaiian wildlife. | $1,000 |
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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 | $9,231 | $51,000 | $44,987 | $21,000 | 18 | $44,987 | $139 |
| 2023 | $3,218 | — | $55,563 | $28,233 | 29 | $54,813 | $1,643 |
| 2022 | $58,781 | — | $51,957 | $35,350 | 46 | $51,957 | $4,223 |
| 2021 | $110,738 | — | $49,961 | $33,050 | 50 | $49,961 | $6,850 |
| 2020 | $160,699 | — | $58,655 | $42,050 | 26 | — | $9,063 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Michael B Wood Foundation reported a distributable amount of $139 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 website describes its priorities but does not state a separate mission. Its 2024 grants went to organizations working in areas including youth mentoring, education, food assistance, animal welfare, wildlife, theatre, and support for military and veteran families.
Grantees’ own descriptions illustrate this range: Big Brothers Big Sisters Hawaii says it provides individual guidance to children through relationships with responsible adults; Maui Food Bank says its mission is to help people facing hunger in Maui County through food collection and distribution; and Hawaii Wildlife Fund describes its work as native Hawaiian wildlife protection, research, and education. Kumu Kahua Theatre describes its work as providing theatrical opportunities centered on local community life and the Hawaiian experience.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 18 grants totaling $21,000. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $2,500, with a median of $1,000. Among the largest grants were $2,500 to Big Brothers Big Sisters Hawaii and $2,000 to Willamette University. Other reported grants included $1,500 each to Maui Food Bank and Maui Humane Society, and $1,000 each to Assistance Dogs Hawaii, Coalition for a Drug Free Hawaii, Fisher House, Gary Sinise Foundation, Hawaii Theatre Center, Hawaii Wildlife Fund, Hawaiian Humane Society, and Kumu Kahua Theatre.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Joanne Y. Wood as director; Michael B. Wood as director and president; Gregory M. Wood as director and treasurer; and Jennifer G. Wood as director and secretary.
The Michael B Wood Foundation is led by Michael B. Wood, Director & President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 4 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Michael B. Wood
Director & President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer G. Wood
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2020
12 hrs/week
$12K (2020) → $16K (2024)
Gregory M. Wood
Director & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joanne Y. Wood
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $16K, to Jennifer G Wood (Director, Secretary).
Frequently asked questions about The Michael B Wood Foundation
How much does The Michael B Wood Foundation give each year?
The Michael B Wood Foundation gave $21K across 18 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $28K across 29 grants.
What is The Michael B Wood Foundation's typical grant size?
The Michael B Wood Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,167, across 18 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Michael B Wood Foundation that year got $1K on average.
Where does The Michael B Wood Foundation give grants?
The Michael B Wood Foundation gives mostly in Hawaii: 81% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Oregon (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Honolulu, HI (9 grants).
Does The Michael B Wood Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 18 grants with a stated purpose on The Michael B Wood Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Michael B Wood Foundation's largest grantees?
The Michael B Wood Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Big Brothers Big Sisters Hawaii ($2,500), Willamette University ($2,000) and Maui Food Bank ($1,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 29% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Michael B Wood Foundation?
The Michael B Wood Foundation reported $9K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $45K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $139 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Michael B Wood Foundation fund?
The foundation’s website describes its priorities but does not state a separate mission. Its 2024 grants went to organizations working in areas including youth mentoring, education, food assistance, animal welfare, wildlife, theatre, and support for military and veteran families. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Michael B Wood Foundation?
The foundation’s website says requests are accepted on a rolling basis by invitation only; it does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Michael B Wood Foundation's EIN?
The Michael B Wood Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-5423511. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Michael B 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 21, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 17, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 21, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 10, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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