The Wood Foundation of Chambersburg PA
The Wood Foundation of Chambersburg is a private foundation based in Shaker Heights, Ohio. Its 2024 filing reports grants to organizations in several states, including arts and cultural organizations, educational organizations, and community foundations.
The Wood Foundation of Chambersburg PA at a glance
In short: The Wood Foundation of Chambersburg PA gave $398K across 20 grants in 2024 (avg $20K), top state Florida. 10% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $398,000
- +30.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 20
- +5.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $19,900
- +23.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $3,106,882
- -6.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 10% first-time grantees (2 of 20, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (42% 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 Wood Foundation of Chambersburg PA
- How to Apply
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The foundation states that it has no specific grant-request form. Applicants should provide sufficient detail for the foundation to fully evaluate their request. First consideration is given to organizations serving Chambersburg-Franklin Counties in Pennsylvania.
- Contact
Application contact: Miriam Wood
Mailing address: 303 Wyman Street Suite 300, Waltham, MA 02451
Phone: (617) 864-1420
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Wood Foundation of Chambersburg PA funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Florida Studio Theatre ($100K). Together the top 10 received $352K.
Grant Size Distribution
99 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 94 grants of 99 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Florida (42%), California (40%), New York (8%), Pennsylvania (5%), and Delaware (3%). Its filing states that first consideration is given to organizations serving Chambersburg-Franklin Counties in Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Wood Foundation of Chambersburg PA open to new grantees?
10%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 20 grantees (10%) were first-time recipients. With only 20 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $25K; repeat grants $19K. How we count
Medians: $25K first-time, $9K repeat.
- 90% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 23% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 239% 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 $306K (2023) to $1.0M (2020). In 2024 it made 20 grants totaling $398K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida Studio Theatre Sarasota, FL | General | $100,000 |
| Community Foundation of Sarasota County Sarasota, FL | General | $40,000 |
| Girls Inc of Alameda County Oakland, CA | General | $40,000 |
| Saint Mary's College of California Moraga, CA | General | $40,000 |
| Aurora Theatre Company Berkeley, CA | General | $30,000 |
| Chautauqua Institution Chautauqua, NY | General | $30,000 |
| New Literary Project Oakland, CA | General | $30,000 |
| Jounce Partners Philadelphia, PA | General | $20,000 |
| Freight and Salvage Coffeehouse Berkeley, CA | General | $12,000 |
| Delaware Community Foundation Wilmington, DE | General | $10,000 |
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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 | $3,106,882 | $333,823 | $520,088 | $398,000 | 20 | $398,000 | $218,735 | $166,842 |
| 2023 | $3,309,030 | $200,955 | $439,449 | $306,250 | 19 | $306,250 | $88,756 | $167,896 |
| 2022 | $3,547,554 | $192,523 | $486,198 | $362,534 | 19 | $362,534 | $96,864 | $179,766 |
| 2021 | $3,841,242 | $520,394 | $624,507 | $515,500 | 20 | $515,500 | $448,887 | $209,520 |
| 2020 | $3,945,388 | $361,563 | $1,144,651 | $1,040,000 | 21 | — | $295,134 | $203,311 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Wood Foundation of Chambersburg PA reported a distributable amount of $167K 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 organizations whose missions, as described by those organizations, include making theatre accessible and presenting work that engages with current issues (Florida Studio Theatre); investing in students, teachers, readers, authors, and writers (New Literary Project); and accelerating learning for students in high-need schools (Jounce Partners). Other recipients included Saint Mary’s College of California, which describes its mission in terms of scholarship, ways of knowing, and ways of thinking, and Chautauqua Institution, which explores religious, social, and political issues.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 20 grants totaling $398,000. Grants ranged from $2,000 to $100,000, with a median grant of $10,000. The largest awards included $100,000 to Florida Studio Theatre; $40,000 each to the Community Foundation of Sarasota County, Girls Inc. of Alameda County, and Saint Mary’s College of California; and $30,000 each to Aurora Theatre Company, Chautauqua Institution, and New Literary Project. The filing lists each of these grants as for general purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Miriam M. Wood, Emilie W. Robinson, and David S. Wood as trustees.
The Wood Foundation of Chambersburg PA's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David S. Wood
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$1K (2020) → $3K (2024)
Emilie W. Robinson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$1K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Miriam M. Wood
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Charles O. Wood III (2020–2021) — Trustee
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 $3K, to David S Wood (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about The Wood Foundation of Chambersburg PA
How much does The Wood Foundation of Chambersburg PA give each year?
The Wood Foundation of Chambersburg PA gave $398K across 20 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $306K across 19 grants.
What is The Wood Foundation of Chambersburg PA's typical grant size?
The Wood Foundation of Chambersburg PA's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $19,900, across 20 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Wood Foundation of Chambersburg PA that year got $25K on average.
Where does The Wood Foundation of Chambersburg PA give grants?
The Wood Foundation of Chambersburg PA's top state is Florida, with 42% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (40%) and New York (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Sarasota, FL (6 grants), Oakland, CA (4 grants) and Berkeley, CA (3 grants).
Does The Wood Foundation of Chambersburg PA give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Wood Foundation of Chambersburg PA's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (20 of 20) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Wood Foundation of Chambersburg PA's largest grantees?
The Wood Foundation of Chambersburg PA's largest 2024 grantees include Florida Studio Theatre ($100,000), Community Foundation of Sarasota County ($40,000) and Girls Inc of Alameda County ($40,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 45% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Wood Foundation of Chambersburg PA?
The Wood Foundation of Chambersburg PA reported $3.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $398K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $167K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Wood Foundation of Chambersburg PA fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Wood Foundation of Chambersburg PA?
The foundation states that it has no specific grant-request form. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Wood Foundation of Chambersburg PA's EIN?
The Wood Foundation of Chambersburg PA's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-1607838. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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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