Private foundation · EIN 33-1067481 · South Bend, Indiana · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Wood Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you work nationally. The foundation accepts applications (NONE) and its median grant is $80K.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 7 grants paid, $675K total, median $80K. 14% of grants stayed in Indiana. Stated restrictions: NONE

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
7
$675K
Median grant
$80K
Stays in IN
14%
of grants
Deadline
NONE
Assets
$13M

How to apply

Submit a written request. Include complete details about the organization, the purpose of the request and the intended use of the grant proceeds. Applications must meet irs charitable standards. Contact: James F Keenan, 202 S Michigan St Ste 910, South Bend, in, 5742875977 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: NONE

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2024

7 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Salvation Army-Niles FacilityNiles, MIConstruction of new facility and feeding his sheep food program$250K
Curious Kids MusuemSt Joseph, MIMusuem exhibit$200K
Corewell Health Care CenterNiles, MIIcu renovations$100K
Logan Community Resource CenterSouth Bend, INNiles program 2025$80K
United Way of Southwest MichiganSt Joseph, MIDolly parton imagination library$25K
Greater Niles Chamber of CommerceNiles, MICommunity development$10K
Friends of the Niles District LibraryNiles, MISecurity system$10K

By state: Michigan 6 · Indiana 1

About this foundation

Wood Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in South Bend, Indiana, administered in care of James F Keenan, tax-exempt since 2003. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Wood Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Submit a written request. Include complete details about the organization, the purpose of the request and the intended use of the grant proceeds. Applications must meet irs charitable standards. Deadlines: NONE.

How much does Wood Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $675K across 7 grants, a median of $80K.

Where does Wood Foundation Inc give?

Michigan (6 grants), Indiana (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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