William M Wood Foundation
Historical FunderDallas, Texas · EIN 38-3716011 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $75,000 and $327,399.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | EMMA GREENE |
|---|---|
| Address | 225 FRANKLIN STREET, BOSTON MA 02110 |
| Phone | 8888663275 |
| Form and materials | WRITTEN OR VERBAL REQUESTS ACCEPTED, NO SPECIFIC FORM NEEDED |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
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 Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perkins School for the Blind | Watertown, MA | College success program | $500,000 |
| Brigham and Women's Hospital | Boston, MA | Unrestricted general | $500,000 |
| Louisville Orchestra | Louisville, KY | Unrestricted general | $450,000 |
| Maine Maritime Academy | Castine, ME | Unrestricted general | $350,000 |
| Kentucky School for the Blind | Louisville, KY | Technology devices, | $327,399 |
| Andover Historical Society | Andover, MA | Unrestricted general | $299,999 |
| Massachusetts General Hospital | Boston, MA | Unrestricted general | $250,000 |
| Old Dartmouth Historical Society | New Bedford, MA | Supports exhibits | $200,000 |
| Filson Historical Society | Louisville, KY | Unrestricted general | $200,000 |
| Kentucky Humane Society | Louisville, KY | Unrestricted general | $189,999 |
| US Naval Institute | Annapolis, MD | Supports history conference | $116,500 |
| American Printing House for the Blind | Louisville, KY | Unrestricted general | $114,560 |
| Andover Center of History | Andover, MA | Urestricted general support | $75,000 |
| The Carroll Center for the Blind | Newton, MA | Unrestricted general | $50,000 |
| Immigrant City Archives Inc | Lawrence, MA | Unrestricted general | $40,000 |
| Project Camp Inc | Scottsville, KY | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,673,457 | 16 |
| 2023 | $3,235,319 | 12 |
| 2022 | $3,192,266 | 15 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jan 31, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202630319349100608
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 38-3716011
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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