Wood Foundation
The Wood Foundation is a private, non-operating foundation established in November 1987 and based in Canal Winchester, Ohio. The organization holds tax-exempt 501(c)(3) status and operates as an independent grantmaking foundation. The foundation's primary purpose is to earn interest on investments, earn dividends on investments, and realize gains on the sale of investments held for charitable purposes.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$615K
-12.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$272K
-71.2% YoY
Grant Count
31
-11.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$9K
-67.5% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Wood Foundation reported a distributable amount of $50K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Grantmaking
The Wood Foundation made 36 grants in 2023. Recent grantees include:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation's grantmaking is concentrated in Ohio, South Carolina, and Illinois, with notable local support in the Canal Winchester, Ohio area.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 31, 2023:
- Total Assets: $700,360
- Total Revenue: $346,710
- Total Expenses: $956,911
- Total Liabilities: $0
As of February 2024 (most recent filing):
- Total Assets: $615,047
- Total Giving: $271,680
The foundation maintains no employees and operates with zero liabilities.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $615,047 | $700,360 | $1,298,617 |
| Revenue | $205,281 | $346,710 | $574,096 |
| Expenses | $280,516 | $956,911 | $785,722 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $271,680 | $942,903 | $773,272 |
| Net Investment Income | $101,004 | $257,153 | $106,208 |
| Distributable Amount | $49,771 | $63,919 | $98,905 |
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
181 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Windwood Farms ($62,000), Canal Winchester Historical Society ($58,780), Franklin Park Conservatory ($27,900).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CANAL WINCHESTER HUMAN SERVICES CANAL WINCHESTER, OH | SUPPORT | $13,500 |
| CANAL WINCHESTER SCHOOLS CANAL WINCHESTER, OH | SUPPORT | $6,000 |
| FRANKLIN PARK CONSERVATORY COLUMBUS, OH | SUPPORT | $27,900 |
| MERCURY ONE INC IRVING, TX | SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| NAVY MARINE CORPS RELIEF SOCIETY ARLINGTON, VA | SUPPORT | $1,000 |
| OHIO HEALTH FOUNDATION COLUMBUS, OH | SUPPORT | $2,500 |
| PATH2FREEDON NAPLES, FL | SUPPORT | $2,000 |
| SOUTH CAROLINA AQUARIUM CHARLESTON, SC | SUPPORT | $2,000 |
| ST JUDE MEMPHIS, TN | SUPPORT | $3,000 |
| THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY COLUMBUS, OH | SUPPORT | $10,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHERYL WOOD | Vice President | 1 | — |
| VICKI WOOD | Vice President | 1 | — |
| R JONATHAN WOOD | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| ROBERT S WOOD II | President | 1 | — |
Contact Information
- Address: 7952 Spring Mill Dr, Canal Winchester, OH 43110
- Telephone: 614-829-7442
- EIN: 31-1217729
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for a grant from Wood Foundation?
The Wood Foundation made 36 grants in 2023. Recent grantees include: • Canal Winchester Area Historical Society ($681,368) • Canal Winchester Elementary Schools PTO ($25,000) • Food Rescue US ($10,000) Grant awards typically range from $500 to $681,368. The foundation's grantmaking focuses on education, philanthropy, voluntarism, and human services, with funding activity primarily in Ohio, South Carolina, and Illinois.
Where does Wood Foundation make grants?
The foundation's grantmaking is concentrated in Ohio, South Carolina, and Illinois, with notable local support in the Canal Winchester, Ohio area.
What size grants does Wood Foundation award?
In 2024, Wood Foundation awarded 31 grants totaling $272K — an average of about $9K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Wood Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Wood Foundation reported a distributable amount of $50K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Wood Foundation's EIN?
Wood Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1217729. 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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