The Wood Foundation of Chambersburg
Historical FunderShaker Heights, Ohio · EIN 25-1607838 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $30,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | MIRIAM WOOD |
|---|---|
| Address | 303 WYMAN STREET SUITE 300, WALTHAM MA 02451 |
| Phone | 6178641420 |
| Form and materials | WHILE THERE IS NO SPECIFIC FORM OF GRANT REQUEST, APPLICANTS SHOULD PROVIDE SUFFICIENT DETAIL TO ENABLE THE FOUNDATION TO COMPLETELY EVALUATE THEIR REQUEST |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | FIRST CONSIDERATION WILL BE GIVEN TO ORGANIZATIONS SERVING THE CHAMBERSBURG-FRANKLIN COUNTIES OF PENNSYLVANIA |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
100% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Studio Theatre | Sarasota, FL | General | $100,000 |
| Community Foundation of Sarasota County | Sarasota, FL | General | $40,000 |
| Girls Inc of Alameda County | Oakland, CA | General | $40,000 |
| Saint Mary's College of California | Moraga, CA | General | $40,000 |
| Aurora Theatre Company | Berkeley, CA | General | $30,000 |
| Chautauqua Institution | Chautauqua, NY | General | $30,000 |
| New Literary Project | Oakland, CA | General | $30,000 |
| Jounce Partners | Philadelphia, PA | General | $20,000 |
| Freight and Salvage Coffeehouse | Berkeley, CA | General | $12,000 |
| Delaware Community Foundation | Wilmington, DE | General | $10,000 |
| Star Lab | Sarasota, FL | General | $10,000 |
| Art Center Sarasota | Sarasota, FL | General | $7,000 |
| Compassion and Choices | Littleton, CO | General | $5,000 |
| Old Growth Forest Network | Easton, MD | General | $5,000 |
| The Library Foundation for Sarasota County | Sarasota, FL | General | $5,000 |
| Urbanite Theatre | Sarasota, FL | General | $5,000 |
| Oakland Museum of California | Oakland, CA | General | $3,000 |
| Creative Growth Art Center | Oakland, CA | General | $2,000 |
| San Francisco Community Clinic Consortium | San Francisco, CA | General | $2,000 |
| Women's Day Time Drop-In Center | Berkeley, CA | General | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $398,000 | 20 |
| 2023 | $306,250 | 19 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 11, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513159349101801
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 25-1607838
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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