Richard and Jeanette Wood Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyWilmington, Delaware · EIN 83-6814788 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$280K
Organizations funded21
Typical grant$7,500
Total assets$8.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
95% of grants went outside Delaware.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upland Country Day School | Kennett Square, PA | General purpose | $85,000 |
| Brewster Academy | Wolfeboro, NH | General purpose | $60,000 |
| Cure Alzheimer's Fund | Wellesley Hills, MA | General | $20,000 |
| Arbor Rising | New York, NY | General operating | $10,000 |
| Children's Hospital of Philadelphia | Philadelphia, PA | General | $10,000 |
| Childrens Scholarship Fd of Philadelphia | Philadelphia, PA | General operating | $10,000 |
| South Kent School Corp | South Kent, CT | General | $10,000 |
| University of Virginia Fdn | Charlottesville, VA | General | $10,000 |
| Washington College | Chestertown, MD | General | $10,000 |
| Millville Historical Society | Millville, NJ | General | $7,500 |
| Bok Tower Gardens Inc | Lake Wales, FL | General | $7,500 |
| Future 5 Inc | Stamford, CT | General | $7,500 |
| Riddle Healthcare Foundation | Media, PA | General | $5,000 |
| University of Pennsylvania | Philadelphia, PA | General | $5,000 |
| Wawa Associates in Need Fund | Millville, NJ | General operating | $5,000 |
| Wilmington Friends School | Wilmington, DE | General | $5,000 |
| John J Tyler Arboretum | Media, PA | General | $2,500 |
| Natural Lands Trust Inc | Media, PA | General operating | $2,500 |
| New Canaan Nature Center | New Canaan, CT | General operating | $2,500 |
| Providence Animal Center | Media, PA | General | $2,500 |
| Trustees of Hamilton College | Clinton, NY | General | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $280,000 | 21 |
| 2023 | $190,000 | 16 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 28, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503019349100015
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 83-6814788
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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