Private foundation · EIN 43-6445255 · Mission Hills, Kansas

Thomas & Sally Wood Fam Foundation Tr

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 34 grants paid, $430K total, median $10K. 3% of grants stayed in Kansas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
34
$430K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in KS
3%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$5.5M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Kauffman Center for the Performing ArtsKansas City, MOTo further the scientific, artistic,religious,or literary purpose of the organization$30K
Operation BreakthroughKansas City, MOTo further the scientific, artistic,religious,or literary purpose of the organization$30K
American Red CrossWashington, DCTo further the scientific, artistic,religious,or literary purpose of the organization$25K
Ability KcKansas City, MOTo further the scientific, artistic,religious,or literary purpose of the organization$20K
KcptKansas City, MOTo further the scientific, artistic,religious,or literary purpose of the organization$20K
Kemper Museum of Contemporary ArtKansas City, MOTo further the scientific, artistic,religious,or literary purpose of the organization$20K
Vetrans Community ProjectKansas City, MOTo further the scientific, artistic,religious,or literary purpose of the organization$20K
American Royal AssociationKansas City, MOTo further the scientific, artistic,religious,or literary purpose of the organization$15K
Childrens Mercy HospitalKansas City, MOTo further the scientific, artistic,religious,or literary purpose of the organization$15K
Kansas City BalletKansas City, MOTo further the scientific, artistic,religious,or literary purpose of the organization$15K
Nelson Gallery FoundationKansas City, MOTo further the scientific, artistic,religious,or literary purpose of the organization$15K
The Jewel BallKansas City, MOTo further the scientific, artistic,religious,or literary purpose of the organization$15K
University of Kansas Health SystemKansas City, MOTo further the scientific, artistic,religious,or literary purpose of the organization$15K
Amethyst PlaceKansas City, MOTo further the scientific, artistic,religious,or literary purpose of the organization$10K
Friends of OetaOklahoma City, OKTo further the scientific, artistic,religious,or literary purpose of the organization$10K
Friends of the Zoo Inc of Kansas City MissouriKansas City, MOTo further the scientific, artistic,religious,or literary purpose of the organization$10K
Kansas City Young AudiencesKansas City, MOTo further the scientific, artistic,religious,or literary purpose of the organization$10K
Moviesmakingadifference Productions IncWest Palm Beach, FLTo further the scientific, artistic,religious,or literary purpose of the organization$10K
Nature Conservancy - Florida ChapterMaitland, FLTo further the scientific, artistic,religious,or literary purpose of the organization$10K
Nature Conservancy - Kansas ChapterTopeka, KSTo further the scientific, artistic,religious,or literary purpose of the organization$10K
Nature Conservancy - Oklahoma ChapterTulsa, OKTo further the scientific, artistic,religious,or literary purpose of the organization$10K
Pasadena Humane SocietyPasadena, CATo further the scientific, artistic,religious,or literary purpose of the organization$10K
Powell GardensKingsville, MOTo further the scientific, artistic,religious,or literary purpose of the organization$10K
Starlight Theatre Association of Kansas City IncKansas City, MOTo further the scientific, artistic,religious,or literary purpose of the organization$10K
Umkc Conservatory of MusicKansas City, MOTo further the scientific, artistic,religious,or literary purpose of the organization$10K
Wayside WaifsKansas City, MOTo further the scientific, artistic,religious,or literary purpose of the organization$10K
Wwi Museum and MemorialKansas City, MOTo further the scientific, artistic,religious,or literary purpose of the organization$10K
Boys and Girls Club of Greater KcKansas City, MOTo further the scientific, artistic,religious,or literary purpose of the organization$5,000
Boys and Girls Club of Palm Beach CountyWest Palm Beach, FLTo further the scientific, artistic,religious,or literary purpose of the organization$5,000
Fold of Honor Kansas CityLeawood, MOTo further the scientific, artistic,religious,or literary purpose of the organization$5,000
Folds of Honor FoundationOwasso, OKTo further the scientific, artistic,religious,or literary purpose of the organization$5,000
Junior Golf Foundation of Greater KcKansas City, MOTo further the scientific, artistic,religious,or literary purpose of the organization$5,000
Kansas City Community GardensKansas City, MOTo further the scientific, artistic,religious,or literary purpose of the organization$5,000
Negro Leagues MuseumKansas City, MOTo further the scientific, artistic,religious,or literary purpose of the organization$5,000

By state: Missouri 25 · District of Columbia 1 · Florida 3 · Oklahoma 3 · Kansas 1 · California 1

About this foundation

Thomas & Sally Wood Fam Foundation Tr is a private grantmaking foundation in Mission Hills, Kansas, administered in care of Jan Leonard Umb Bank, tax-exempt since 1993. 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 Thomas & Sally Wood Fam Foundation Tr accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Thomas & Sally Wood Fam Foundation Tr give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $430K across 34 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Thomas & Sally Wood Fam Foundation Tr give?

Missouri (25 grants), District of Columbia (1 grants), Florida (3 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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