Thomas and Sally Wood Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyMission Hills, Kansas · EIN 43-6445255 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$430K
Organizations funded34
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$10.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $15,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
97% of grants went outside Kansas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts | Kansas City, MO | To further the scientific, artistic,religious,or literary purpose of the organization | $30,000 |
| Operation Breakthrough | Kansas City, MO | To further the scientific, artistic,religious,or literary purpose of the organization | $30,000 |
| American Red Cross | Washington, DC | To further the scientific, artistic,religious,or literary purpose of the organization | $25,000 |
| Ability Kc | Kansas City, MO | To further the scientific, artistic,religious,or literary purpose of the organization | $20,000 |
| Kcpt | Kansas City, MO | To further the scientific, artistic,religious,or literary purpose of the organization | $20,000 |
| Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art | Kansas City, MO | To further the scientific, artistic,religious,or literary purpose of the organization | $20,000 |
| Vetrans Community Project | Kansas City, MO | To further the scientific, artistic,religious,or literary purpose of the organization | $20,000 |
| American Royal Association | Kansas City, MO | To further the scientific, artistic,religious,or literary purpose of the organization | $15,000 |
| Childrens Mercy Hospital | Kansas City, MO | To further the scientific, artistic,religious,or literary purpose of the organization | $15,000 |
| Kansas City Ballet | Kansas City, MO | To further the scientific, artistic,religious,or literary purpose of the organization | $15,000 |
| Nelson Gallery Foundation | Kansas City, MO | To further the scientific, artistic,religious,or literary purpose of the organization | $15,000 |
| The Jewel Ball | Kansas City, MO | To further the scientific, artistic,religious,or literary purpose of the organization | $15,000 |
| University of Kansas Health System | Kansas City, MO | To further the scientific, artistic,religious,or literary purpose of the organization | $15,000 |
| Amethyst Place | Kansas City, MO | To further the scientific, artistic,religious,or literary purpose of the organization | $10,000 |
| Friends of Oeta | Oklahoma City, OK | To further the scientific, artistic,religious,or literary purpose of the organization | $10,000 |
| Friends of the Zoo Inc of Kansas City Missouri | Kansas City, MO | To further the scientific, artistic,religious,or literary purpose of the organization | $10,000 |
| Kansas City Young Audiences | Kansas City, MO | To further the scientific, artistic,religious,or literary purpose of the organization | $10,000 |
| Moviesmakingadifference Productions Inc | West Palm Beach, FL | To further the scientific, artistic,religious,or literary purpose of the organization | $10,000 |
| Nature Conservancy - Florida Chapter | Maitland, FL | To further the scientific, artistic,religious,or literary purpose of the organization | $10,000 |
| Nature Conservancy - Kansas Chapter | Topeka, KS | To further the scientific, artistic,religious,or literary purpose of the organization | $10,000 |
| Nature Conservancy - Oklahoma Chapter | Tulsa, OK | To further the scientific, artistic,religious,or literary purpose of the organization | $10,000 |
| Pasadena Humane Society | Pasadena, CA | To further the scientific, artistic,religious,or literary purpose of the organization | $10,000 |
| Powell Gardens | Kingsville, MO | To further the scientific, artistic,religious,or literary purpose of the organization | $10,000 |
| Starlight Theatre Association of Kansas City Inc | Kansas City, MO | To further the scientific, artistic,religious,or literary purpose of the organization | $10,000 |
| Umkc Conservatory of Music | Kansas City, MO | To further the scientific, artistic,religious,or literary purpose of the organization | $10,000 |
| Wayside Waifs | Kansas City, MO | To further the scientific, artistic,religious,or literary purpose of the organization | $10,000 |
| Wwi Museum and Memorial | Kansas City, MO | To further the scientific, artistic,religious,or literary purpose of the organization | $10,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Greater Kc | Kansas City, MO | To further the scientific, artistic,religious,or literary purpose of the organization | $5,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Palm Beach County | West Palm Beach, FL | To further the scientific, artistic,religious,or literary purpose of the organization | $5,000 |
| Fold of Honor Kansas City | Leawood, MO | To further the scientific, artistic,religious,or literary purpose of the organization | $5,000 |
| Folds of Honor Foundation | Owasso, OK | To further the scientific, artistic,religious,or literary purpose of the organization | $5,000 |
| Junior Golf Foundation of Greater Kc | Kansas City, MO | To further the scientific, artistic,religious,or literary purpose of the organization | $5,000 |
| Kansas City Community Gardens | Kansas City, MO | To further the scientific, artistic,religious,or literary purpose of the organization | $5,000 |
| Negro Leagues Museum | Kansas City, MO | To further the scientific, artistic,religious,or literary purpose of the organization | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $430,000 | 34 |
| 2024 | $330,000 | 28 |
| 2023 | $330,000 | 30 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 24, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202622059349100102
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 43-6445255
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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