Wood Foundation
Wood Foundation is a private foundation based in Canal Winchester, Ohio. Its 2024 filing reports 31 grants totaling $271,680, with recipients in several states and the largest share of grant dollars going to Ohio organizations.
Wood Foundation at a glance
In short: Wood Foundation gave $272K across 31 grants in 2024 (avg $9K), mostly in Ohio. 33% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $271,680
- -71.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 31
- -11.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $8,764
- -67.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $615,047
- -12.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 33% first-time grantees (10 of 30, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (62% 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 Wood Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Separately, the website describes an online application process for the Lady Helen Wood Fund; applicants are asked for a project description, the amount requested, proposed start and end dates, and the expected budget for the current financial year.
- Review Cycle
- The Lady Helen Wood Fund’s first-round applications are stated to open on 3 August 2026 and close on 31 August 2026.
- Deadline
- The Lady Helen Wood Fund’s first-round applications are stated to open on 3 August 2026 and close on 31 August 2026.
- Contact
Mailing address: 7952 Spring Mill Drive, Canal Winchester, OH 43110
Phone: (614) 829-7442
Website: https://thewoodfoundation.org.uk
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Wood Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Windwood Farms ($62K). Together the top 10 received $223K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($2,500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
181 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 165 grants of 181 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 62% of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio and 24% to recipients in South Carolina. Michigan received 4%, while Texas and North Carolina each received 2%. The website describes the Lady Helen Wood Fund as serving Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 31 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Wood Foundation open to new grantees?
33%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 10 of 30 grantees (33%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $11K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $4K repeat.
- 47% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 85% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 546% 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 $272K (2024) to $1.8M (2021). In 2024 it made 31 grants totaling $272K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Windwood Farms Awendaw, SC | Support | $62,000 |
| Canal Winchester Historical Society Canal Winchester, OH | Support | $58,780 |
| Franklin Park Conservatory Columbus, OH | Support | $27,900 |
| Lawyer Management Company Canal Winchester, OH | Support | $15,000 |
| Canal Winchester Local Schools Canal Winchester, OH | Support | $15,000 |
| Canal Winchester Human Services Canal Winchester, OH | Support | $13,500 |
| The Ohio State University Columbus, OH | Support | $10,000 |
| Fish and Loaves Food Fundraising Ev Taylor, MI | Support | $10,000 |
| Canal Winchester Schools Canal Winchester, OH | Support | $6,000 |
| Mercury One Inc Irving, TX | Support | $5,000 |
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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 | $615,047 | $205,281 | $280,516 | $271,680 | 31 | $271,680 | $101,004 | $49,771 |
| 2023 | $700,360 | $346,710 | $956,911 | $942,903 | 35 | $942,903 | $257,153 | $63,919 |
| 2022 | $1,298,617 | $574,096 | $785,722 | $773,272 | 36 | $773,272 | $106,208 | $98,905 |
| 2021 | $1,536,556 | $799,159 | $1,786,540 | $1,769,017 | 41 | $1,769,017 | $781,636 | $137,999 |
| 2020 | $2,440,400 | $371,371 | $1,335,161 | $1,315,793 | 38 | — | $352,003 | $197,800 |
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.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s website describes a commitment to meaningful, lasting change and to working with people who understand their local context. It says its work in Scotland includes education, communities, and regional opportunity, while its work in Africa uses venture philanthropy to support enterprises, industries, and livelihoods.
The 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, Franklin Park Conservatory’s stated mission is to support Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens through financial support, advocacy, and volunteerism. Canal Winchester Human Services says it connects people, resources, and compassion to serve the local community. The Ohio State University describes its mission as inspiring and cultivating engaged citizens and enriching friendships among its alumni. Other 2024 recipients include organizations whose stated missions involve humanitarian aid, conservation, substance-use prevention and recovery, and natural-corridor wellbeing.
The website describes the Lady Helen Wood Fund as supporting projects benefiting children and young people under 18, or adults aged 65 and over. Eligible applicants are registered charities and Charitable Incorporated Organisations (CIOs) registered with OSCR and delivering work across Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire. The fund can support project delivery, equipment, core costs and overheads, and capital investment. It excludes retrospective costs, projects benefiting only one individual or household, debt repayment or reduction, general fundraising appeals, standalone academic research, bursaries or scholarships, and work that is a statutory government responsibility.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave 31 grants totaling $271,680. Awards ranged from $1,000 to $62,000, with a median grant of $2,500. The largest reported awards included Windwood Farms ($62,000), Canal Winchester Historical Society ($58,780), Franklin Park Conservatory ($27,900), Lawyer Management Company ($15,000), Canal Winchester Local Schools ($15,000), and Canal Winchester Human Services ($13,500). All were listed with the purpose “SUPPORT.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Robert S Wood II as President; Cheryl Wood and Vicki Wood as Vice Presidents; and R Jonathan Wood as Treasurer.
Wood Foundation is led by Robert S. Wood II, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Robert S. Wood II
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cheryl Wood
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
R. Jonathan Wood
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Vicki Wood
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Wood Foundation
How much does Wood Foundation give each year?
Wood Foundation gave $272K across 31 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $943K across 35 grants.
What is Wood Foundation's typical grant size?
Wood Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $8,764, across 31 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Wood Foundation that year got $4K on average.
Where does Wood Foundation give grants?
Wood Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 62% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was South Carolina (24%). The most frequent recipient cities were Canal Winchester, OH (8 grants) and Columbus, OH (4 grants).
Does Wood Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 31 grants with a stated purpose on Wood Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support" (31 grants).
Who are Wood Foundation's largest grantees?
Wood Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Windwood Farms ($62,000), Canal Winchester Historical Society ($58,780) and Franklin Park Conservatory ($27,900), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($2,500), which are not listed by name. Together they received 55% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Wood Foundation?
Wood Foundation reported $615K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $272K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $50K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Wood Foundation fund?
The foundation’s website describes a commitment to meaningful, lasting change and to working with people who understand their local context. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Wood Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
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.
Does Wood Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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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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Grantable. (2026). Wood Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/wood-foundation-morg_541dc6c1d9f548628b0556ee481c8805
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