Wood Foundation
Invitation OnlyCanal Winchester, Ohio · EIN 31-1217729 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $6,000.
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
37% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canal Winchester Historical Society | Canal Winchester, OH | Support | $58,780 |
| Canal Winchester Local Schools | Canal Winchester, OH | Support | $15,000 |
| Canal Winchester Human Services | Canal Winchester, OH | Support | $13,500 |
| The Ohio State University | Columbus, OH | Support | $10,000 |
| Canal Winchester Schools | Canal Winchester, OH | Support | $6,000 |
| Mercury One Inc | Irving, TX | Support | $5,000 |
| Faith Untied Methodist Church | Groveport, OH | Support | $5,000 |
| The Josslyn Center | Highland Park, IL | Support | $3,000 |
| Ohio Health Foundation | Columbus, OH | Support | $2,500 |
| Immaculate Heart of Mary Church | Lexington Park, MD | Support | $2,500 |
| St Vincent de Paul Society | Columbus, OH | Support | $2,500 |
| Navy Marine Corps Relief Society | Arlington, VA | Support | $1,000 |
| Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption | Dublin, OH | Support | $1,000 |
| David Evangical Church | Canal Winchester, OH | Support | $1,000 |
| Friends of the Green Bay Trail | Glencoe, IL | Support | $1,000 |
| Peer Services | Evanston, IL | Support | $1,000 |
The return also lists 15 grants to individuals ($142,900). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $271,680 | 31 |
| 2023 | $942,903 | 35 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 10, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503149349100325
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 31-1217729
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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