How to apply
All organizations will be required to furnish the foundation with current financial reports, budgets, lists of the officers and directors, and proof that the organization is currently qualified under internal revenue code, section 501(c)(3). Contact: Don Wood, 3 LA Paz Circle, Odessa, Tx, 4326171387 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: NONE
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2025
25 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Odessa CollegeOdessa, TX | Oc wood health & science blding | $700K |
| Univ of Tx of the Permian BasinOdessa, TX | Scholarships | $463K |
| Idea Public SchoolsWeslaco, TX | Operations | $429K |
| Nonprofit Management CenterMidland, TX | Op | $200K |
| The Ellen Noel Art MuseumOdessa, TX | Operations | $200K |
| Odessa College FoundationOdessa, TX | Dollars for scholars | $100K |
| West Texas Food BankOdessa, TX | Operations | $95K |
| Ameican Red CrossWashington, DC | Operations | $50K |
| United Way of OdessaOdessa, TX | De tocquevillel pledge | $40K |
| The Juli Inkster FoundationLos Gatos, CA | Operations | $25K |
| Boys and Girls Club of OdessaOdessa, TX | Operations | $20K |
| Bynum SchoolMidland, TX | Operations | $20K |
| Liberty InstitutePlano, TX | Operations | $20K |
| Comm Found Tx Hill CountryKerrville, TX | Operations | $20K |
| San Angelo Area FoundationSan Angelo, TX | Operations | $20K |
| Team RubiconLos Angeles, CA | Operations | $20K |
| Permian Basin Rehabilitation CenterOdessa, TX | Building & technology grant | $10K |
| Military Warriors Support FoundationSan Antonio, TX | Operations | $10K |
| American Heart AssociationDallas, TX | Operations | $10K |
| Buffalo Trial CouncilMidland, TX | Operations | $10K |
| Empty Stocking FundOdessa, TX | Operations | $5,000 |
| MD Anderson Cancer CenterHouston, TX | Annual fund | $5,000 |
| Sjsu Women's Golf TeamSan Jose, CA | Operations | $5,000 |
| Christmas in ActionMidland, TX | Operations | $2,500 |
| Texas Tech FoundationLubbock, TX | Rawls college for business | $1,000 |
By state: Texas 21 · California 3 · District of Columbia 1
About this foundation
Wood Family Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Odessa, Texas, administered in care of Clay Wood, tax-exempt since 1999. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Wood Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. All organizations will be required to furnish the foundation with current financial reports, budgets, lists of the officers and directors, and proof that the organization is currently qualified under… Deadlines: NONE.
How much does Wood Family Foundation Inc give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $2.5M across 25 grants, a median of $20K.
Where does Wood Family Foundation Inc give?
Texas (21 grants), California (3 grants), District of Columbia (1 grants), per its latest filing.
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