Wood Family Memorial Trust
The Wood Family Memorial Trust is a private foundation based in Victoria, Texas, operating as a 501(c)(3) exempt organization. The trust is registered with the IRS under EIN 74-6307476 and maintains offices in Victoria.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.1M
-2.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$250K
+1.8% YoY
Grant Count
27
+28.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$9K
-20.8% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Wood Family Memorial Trust reported a distributable amount of $290K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Grantmaking
The Wood Family Memorial Trust actively makes grants to organizations in its service area. Recent documented grants include:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The trust primarily funds organizations in the Victoria, Texas area and surrounding regions, including Victoria County and nearby communities.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Based on the most recent IRS Form 990 filing (2023):
- Total Assets: $2,173,336
- Total Giving: $245,418
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,109,460 | $2,173,336 | $2,312,853 |
| Revenue | $262,147 | $146,946 | $281,205 |
| Expenses | $326,314 | $283,050 | $297,895 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $249,913 | $245,418 | $256,322 |
| Net Investment Income | $185,701 | $109,314 | $239,632 |
| Distributable Amount | $289,948 | $244,913 | $240,418 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
116 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include University of Houston-victoria ($25,000), Victoria College ($25,000), Victoria College ($25,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AFFECTIONATE ARMS VICTORIA, TX | SUPPORT PROGRAMS | $10,000 |
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF VICTORIA VICTORIA, TX | ENHANCE PROGRAMS AND FACILITIES | $10,000 |
| FOSTER PARENTS OF VICTORIA VICTORIA, TX | OPERATING EXPENSES | $5,000 |
| GABRIEL PROJECT OF THE CROSSROADS VICTORIA, TX | IMPROVEMENT OF INFRASTRUCTURE | $5,000 |
| HOPE OF SOUTH TEXAS VICTORIA, TX | OPERATIONAL COSTS | $10,000 |
| KIWANIS CLUB OF VICTORIA VICTORIA, TX | RIVERSIDE RIDE 2025 KIDZFEST | $1,000 |
| MEALS ON WHEELS VICTORIA VICTORIA, TX | OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $13,413 |
| NAZARETH ACADEMY VICTORIA, TX | PURCHASE CAFETERIA REFRIGERATOR | $5,000 |
| NAZARETH ACADEMY VICTORIA, TX | EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION SYSTEM | $10,000 |
| OUR LADY OF VICTORY CATHOLIC SCHOOL VICTORIA, TX | EXPAND EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES | $10,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
No officer/director data available.
Contact Information
Mailing Address:
- P.O. Box 1338, Victoria, TX 77902
- 101 S Main St, Victoria, TX 77901
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for a grant from Wood Family Memorial Trust?
The Wood Family Memorial Trust actively makes grants to organizations in its service area. Recent documented grants include: • **Point Comfort Seafarers Center** (2023): $2,825 for an acoustical divider for the center • **Victoria Christian Assistance Ministry** (2024): Grant amount documented in their funding records The trust distributed $245,418 in total giving according to the most recent available financial data.
Where does Wood Family Memorial Trust make grants?
The trust primarily funds organizations in the Victoria, Texas area and surrounding regions, including Victoria County and nearby communities.
What size grants does Wood Family Memorial Trust award?
In 2024, Wood Family Memorial Trust awarded 27 grants totaling $250K — an average of about $9K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Wood Family Memorial Trust required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Wood Family Memorial Trust reported a distributable amount of $290K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Wood Family Memorial Trust's EIN?
Wood Family Memorial Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-6307476. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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