The Wood Foundation of Lorain County
The Wood Foundation of Lorain County is a private foundation, based in Lorain, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $1K.
The Wood Foundation of Lorain County at a glance
In short: The Wood Foundation of Lorain County gave $1K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $1K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,200
- +500.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,200
- +500.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,200
- Total assets
- $1,950
- -23.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Ohio (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.
Who The Wood Foundation of Lorain County funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Dachshund Rescue of Ohio ($1K).
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 6 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The Wood Foundation of Lorain County gives
- Giving grew 140% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $200 (2024) to $1K (2021). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $1K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dachshund Rescue of Ohio Lebanon, OH | In Support of Local Outreach Programs | $1,200 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,950 | $600 | $1,200 | $1,200 | 1 | $1,200 | $112 |
| 2024 | $2,550 | $160 | $920 | $200 | 1 | $200 | $151 |
| 2023 | $3,310 | $225 | $1,190 | $250 | 1 | $250 | $181 |
| 2022 | $4,275 | $835 | $1,000 | $500 | 1 | $500 | $218 |
| 2021 | $4,440 | $690 | $1,750 | $1,250 | 2 | $1,250 | — |
| 2020 | $5,500 | $3,050 | $950 | $500 | 1 | — | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Wood Foundation of Lorain County reported a distributable amount of $112 for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Wood Foundation of Lorain County is led by Thomas Wood, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Thomas Wood
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Melinda Wood
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Wood Foundation of Lorain County
How much does The Wood Foundation of Lorain County give each year?
The Wood Foundation of Lorain County gave $1K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $200 across 1 grant.
How large is The Wood Foundation of Lorain County?
The Wood Foundation of Lorain County reported $2K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $112 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does The Wood Foundation of Lorain County operate?
The Wood Foundation of Lorain County has awarded grants in Ohio.
What is The Wood Foundation of Lorain County's EIN?
The Wood Foundation of Lorain County's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-3444144. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 9, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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