Charles R. Wood Foundation Grant

Charles R. Wood Foundation Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Charles R Wood Foundation
Last Updated: January 20, 2026

Summary

The Charles R. Wood Foundation Grant supports nonprofit organizations in the Lake George Region, focusing on children, healthcare, and the arts. Established in 1978, the foundation aims to enhance the quality of life for children and families, improve local healthcare access, and promote the arts. Organizations can apply for various types of grants year-round, with eligibility primarily for 501(c)(3) public charities. The Foundation prioritizes innovative projects that meet community needs.

Overview

NOTE: Please answer some brief questions on our Eligibility Quiz. This will help clarify our requirements and determine your eligibility to potentially receive funds. If you meet our criteria for eligibility, you will be directed to the appropriate online application. Applications are accepted year-round with the following review dates: Applications received by March 1 will be reviewed at our Board Meeting held in May.Applications received by September 1 will be reviewed at our Board Meeting held in November. Our Mission To support not-for-profit organizations in the Lake George Region with an emphasis on programs for children, healthcare and the arts. The Charles R. Wood Foundation was founded in 1978 with its mission to provide assistance to areas of special need in the Lake George Region and surrounding areas. Not-for-profit organizations with an emphasis on programs for children, healthcare and the arts are the beneficiaries of Mr. Wood’s generosity. A Board of Trustees oversees the Foundation with a goal to preserve the mission established by Charles R. Wood. Children - A cornerstone of our Foundation’s philosophy is to contribute to the betterment of children and their families in our giving communities. From combating child hunger and expanding access to healthcare, to strengthening families and encouraging kids with medical conditions, the Foundation embraces and supports grants that have the potential to significantly enhance the quality of life of the child. Healthcare - One of the three cornerstones of our mission at the Charles R. Wood Foundation, is funding local healthcare initiatives and projects. Charley felt very strongly about bolstering the availability and quality of healthcare in the North Country, as access to good medical services is vital to the success of any community and the well being of its residents. Arts - Charles R. Wood was a great collector of fine art, acquiring important paintings, sculptures, and antiques from all over the world. It was Charley’s passion and perhaps his favorite past-time, outside of work. His love of the arts is what brought about the third cornerstone of our mission. Children are our future, healthcare sustains the present, and the arts make the world a more enjoyable and culturally rich place for us all. There are three options in which an organization can apply for support, once your organization has met the foundation's general funding guidelines. Core Granting - Requests from nonprofit organizations for assistance in areas of special need in the Lake George Region and surrounding areas with an emphasis on programs for children, healthcare and the arts. Collaborative Granting - Requests from nonprofit organizations who are collaborating with other nonprofits and applying for assistance in areas of special need in the Lake George Region and surrounding areas with an emphasis on programs for children, healthcare and the arts. Preferential consideration for collaborating organizations will be considered in the review process. Please note that information on each of the organizations will be requested in the application. Special Healthcare Initiative - Requests related to the Foundation's Special Healthcare Initiative for nonprofit organizations demonstrating a plan that focuses on collaboration and innovation to improve population health. Applicants must document the need(s) that will be addressed, the population size to be served, how results will be measured and the 3-4 year plan for the project. Note that this initiative is only available to groups in selected counties in New York State (Clinton, Essex, Franklin, Hamilton, Montgomery, Warren and Washington counties).

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. The Foundation primarily focuses on requests from 501 (c) (3) public charities. Only requests which fall under these guidelines will be considered.Grant Requests must be submitted online to be considered.Applications may be submitted year round.Applications are reviewed by the Board in the order in which they are received.Grants, in general, are reviewed and action taken within five months.Organizations may apply for a grant only once in a 12 month period.Contributions, grants, and award amounts will vary depending on the resources available within the Foundation as well as the nature of the request.

Ineligibility

Funding is not provided for operational salaries or to institutions of higher education (colleges or universities).