William M Wood Foundation
The William M Wood Foundation is a private foundation based in Dallas, Texas. Its 2025 filing reports $3,673,457 in grants to 16 organizations.
William M Wood Foundation at a glance
In short: William M Wood Foundation gave $3.7M across 16 grants in 2025 (avg $230K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $3,673,457
- +13.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 16
- +33.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $229,591
- -14.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $200,000
- Total assets
- $51,053,489
- -3.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (52% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to William M Wood Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s 2023 filing states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Written or verbal requests are accepted, no specific form is needed, and the filing reports no restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- None stated on the 2023 filing.
- Deadline
- None stated on the 2023 filing.
- Contact
Application contact: Emma Greene
Mailing address: 225 Franklin Street, Boston, MA 02110
Phone: (888) 866-3275
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who William M Wood Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Perkins School for the Blind ($500K). Together the top 10 received $3.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
45 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 15 grants of 45 (33%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing shows that 52% of grant dollars went to Massachusetts, 35% to Kentucky, 10% to Maine, and 3% to Maryland.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
Cities
How William M Wood Foundation gives
- 63% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+2%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 95% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $2.6M (2020) to $3.7M (2025). In 2025 it made 16 grants totaling $3.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Perkins School for the Blind Watertown, MA | College Success Program | $500,000 |
| Brigham and Women's Hospital Boston, MA | Unrestricted General | $500,000 |
| Louisville Orchestra Louisville, KY | Unrestricted General | $450,000 |
| Maine Maritime Academy Castine, ME | Unrestricted General | $350,000 |
| Kentucky School for the Blind Louisville, KY | Technology Devices, | $327,399 |
| Andover Historical Society Andover, MA | Unrestricted General | $299,999 |
| Massachusetts General Hospital Boston, MA | Unrestricted General | $250,000 |
| Old Dartmouth Historical Society New Bedford, MA | Supports Exhibits | $200,000 |
| Filson Historical Society Louisville, KY | Unrestricted General | $200,000 |
| Kentucky Humane Society Louisville, KY | Unrestricted General | $189,999 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $51,053,489 | $2,675,012 | $4,425,396 | $3,673,457 | 16 | $4,098,535 | $2,356,056 | $4,317,182 |
| 2024 | $52,811,955 | $1,768,508 | $4,059,267 | $3,235,319 | 12 | $3,668,704 | $1,466,378 | $4,102,829 |
| 2023 | $55,033,279 | $4,390,234 | $3,868,968 | $3,192,266 | 15 | $3,570,875 | $4,091,273 | $3,555,562 |
| 2022 | $54,540,846 | $3,515,655 | $4,401,919 | $3,618,795 | 1 | $4,015,964 | $3,203,530 | $3,695,882 |
| 2021 | $55,432,030 | $7,951,696 | $3,730,624 | $2,890,602 | 1 | — | $7,617,785 | $3,947,318 |
| 2020 | $51,223,117 | $2,807,079 | $3,300,049 | $2,608,763 | 1 | — | $2,528,369 | $3,215,146 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, William M Wood Foundation reported a distributable amount of $4.3M for 2025 — 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 2025 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. Perkins School for the Blind, which received $500,000, says it serves children and young adults with multiple disabilities, their families, educators, researchers, and professionals through education services, accessibility, professional development, and innovation. The Kentucky School for the Blind Charitable, which received $327,399, says it works to improve education, independence, and quality of life for people who are blind or visually impaired in Kentucky.
The foundation also supported history and culture organizations. The Andover Historical Society, a $299,999 recipient, says it preserves local history and promotes community involvement. The Filson Historical Society, which received $200,000, says it collects, preserves, and shares the history and culture of Kentucky and the Ohio Valley. The Old Dartmouth Historical Society, also a $200,000 recipient, says it promotes learning through art, history, science, and culture rooted in regional and seaport stories.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 16 grants totaling $3,673,457. Grants ranged from $10,000 to $500,000, with a median grant of $200,000. Among the largest were $500,000 to Perkins School for the Blind for its College Success Program and $500,000 to Brigham and Women’s Hospital for unrestricted general support; $450,000 to the Louisville Orchestra for unrestricted general support; and $350,000 to Maine Maritime Academy for unrestricted general support. Other large grants included $327,399 to the Kentucky School for the Blind for technology devices and $299,999 to the Andover Historical Society for unrestricted general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Bank of America and Edward M Condit Jr as co-trustees.
William M Wood Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; all 2 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Bank Of America
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$373K (2020) → $490K (2025)
Edward M. Condit Jr.
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$54K (2020) → $18K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Frederick A. Spaulding (2022–2023) — Co-Trustee
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $490K, to Bank of America (Co-Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about William M Wood Foundation
How much does William M Wood Foundation give each year?
William M Wood Foundation gave $3.7M across 16 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $3.2M across 12 grants.
What is William M Wood Foundation's typical grant size?
William M Wood Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $200,000, and its average grant was $229,591, across 16 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does William M Wood Foundation give grants?
William M Wood Foundation gives mostly in Massachusetts: 52% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Kentucky (35%) and Maine (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Louisville, KY (5 grants), Boston, MA (2 grants) and Andover, MA (2 grants).
Does William M Wood Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 75% of William M Wood Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 16) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are William M Wood Foundation's largest grantees?
William M Wood Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Perkins School for the Blind ($500,000), Brigham and Women's Hospital ($500,000) and Louisville Orchestra ($450,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 39% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is William M Wood Foundation?
William M Wood Foundation reported $51.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $4.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $4.3M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does William M Wood Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from William M Wood Foundation?
The foundation’s 2023 filing states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is William M Wood Foundation's EIN?
William M Wood Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-3716011. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 19, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 18, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 30, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 29, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 10, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS January 31, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
Live grants for the work William M Wood Foundation funds
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