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Charles H Hood Foundation is a private corporation based in MANCHESTER, MA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2000. It holds total assets of $101M. Annual income is reported at $39.3M. Total assets have grown from $43.7M in 2011 to $101M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 7 officers and trustees. A catalyst for positive change by identifying innovative pediatric advancements and providing funding during critical development phases to expedite high-impact breakthroughs that improve the health and lives of millions. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in New England (six states) for research grants and Global for CH Innovations program. According to available records, Charles H Hood Foundation has made 98 grants totaling $9.5M, with a median grant of $83K. The foundation has distributed between $2.1M and $5.3M annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $5.3M distributed across 44 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $12K to $380K, with an average award of $97K. The foundation has supported 27 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Hampshire, which account for 87% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 6 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Supports hypothesis-driven pediatric medical research including clinical studies, basic science projects, public health initiatives, health services research, and epidemiology investigations focused on child health.
Program-Related Investments (PRIs) supporting early-stage, for-profit companies developing child health solutions. Invests in diagnostic tools, medical devices, therapeutics, and healthcare IT for pediatric applications.
A catalyst for positive change by identifying innovative pediatric advancements and providing funding during critical development phases to expedite high-impact breakthroughs that improve the health and lives of millions. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 98 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MA, CT, NH.
Charles H Hood Foundation has distributed a total of $9.5M across 98 grants. The median grant size is $83K, with an average of $97K. Individual grants have ranged from $12K to $380K.
The application deadline is Rolling - Next cycle information available March 2026. Research grants: Researchers must be within five years post-PhD or seven years post-physician-scientist training, and employed at nonprofit academic, medical, or research institutions. Geographic restriction to six New England states. An application form is available on the foundation's website.
Charles H Hood Foundation is headquartered in MANCHESTER, MA. While based in MA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 6 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brendon Bula | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Clay Smiley | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Elizabeth Hood | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Neil Smiley | PRESIDENT AND TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| John O Parker Jr | VICE PRESIDENT AND CLERK | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Robert C Boutwell | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Barbara Bula | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
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Total Assets
$101M
Fair Market Value
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Net Worth
$101M
Grants Paid
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Contributions
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Net Investment Income
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Total Grants
98
Total Giving
$9.5M
Average Grant
$97K
Median Grant
$83K
Unique Recipients
27
Most Common Grant
$83K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brown UniversityCHILD HEALTH RESEARCH AWARD - DEVELOPMENT OF A HIGH EFFICACY NON-CAPSID NOROVIRUS VACCINE | Providence, RI | $40K | 2023 |
| Dartmouth-Hitchcock ClinicCHILD HEALTH RESEARCH AWARD - EVALUATING MECHANISMS OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL EXPOSURE WITH DEVELOPING ZEBRAFISH URINARY SYSTEM | Lebanon, NH | $130K | 2023 |
| Harvard Medical SchoolCHARLES AWARD IN PEDIATRIC HEALTH [CHARLES H. HOOD ALUMNI RECOGNITION FOR LEADERSHIP, EXCELLENCE AND SERVICE] - DETECTING PEDIATRIC GROWTH DISORDERS USING AI | Boston, MA | $100K | 2023 |
| Beth Israel Deaconess Medical CenterSPECIAL GRANT SUPPORT FOR THE ENDOWED CHAIR FOR DR. STEVEN FREEDMAN, IN HONOR OF JUDY HOOD | Boston, MA | $100K | 2023 |
| Boston CollegeCHILD HEALTH RESEARCH AWARD - IMPROVING CHILDHOOD TUBERCULOSIS TREATMENT OUTCOMES AND POST-TB LUNG FUNCTIONING AND QUALITY OF LIFE IN RURAL SOUTH AFRICA | Chestnut Hill, MA | $100K | 2023 |
| Massachusetts General HospitalCHILD HEALTH RESEARCH AWARD - TACKLING PULMONARY HYPOPLASIA WITH GENETIC, EPIGENETIC AND STEM CELL APPROACHES. | Boston, MA | $100K | 2023 |
| Boston Children'S HospitalCHILD HEALTH RESEARCH AWARD - IDENTIFYING EEG-BASED BIOMARKERS OF LANGUAGE GROWTH IN PRESCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN WITH DOWN SYNDROME | Boston, MA | $100K | 2023 |
| Brigham And Women'S HospitalCHILD HEALTH RESEARCH AWARD - THE ROLE OF MESENCHYMAL STEM CELLS TO ENHANCE IMMUNE FUNCTION IN A MODEL OF NEONATAL INFECTION | Boston, MA | $100K | 2023 |
| Massachusetts Eye And Ear InfirmaryCHILD HEALTH RESEARCH AWARD - ADVANCING THE RETINOIC ACID SIGNALING ACTIVATOR AS A NOVEL THERAPEUTIC IN MOUSE MODELS OF RETINAL DEGENERATION | Boston, MA | $100K | 2023 |
| Yale UniversityCHILD HEALTH RESEARCH AWARD - SUPPORTING REFUGEE MENTAL HEALTH THROUGH TRANSLATION OF EVALUATIVE INSTRUMENTS AND THROUGH A PREVENTIVE MENTAL HEALTH INTERVENTION | New York, NY | $100K | 2023 |
| Yale School Of MedicineCHILD HEALTH RESEARCH AWARD - NEURAL MARKERS OF CHRONIC, PERSISTENT PEDIATRIC IRRITABILITY | New Haven, CT | $83K | 2023 |
| Massachusetts Institute Of TechnologyCHILD HEALTH RESEARCH AWARD - THE ROLE OF AIRWAY NEURONS IN CHILDHOOD ASTHMA | Boston, MA | $83K | 2023 |
| University Of Massachusetts Medical SchoolCHILD HEALTH RESEARCH AWARD - THE ROLE OF MARCO IN PEDIATRIC CANCER | New York, NY | $83K | 2023 |
| Trustees Of Dartmouth CollegeMAJOR GRANT - DECREASING HARMS AND IMPROVING CHILD HEALTH: AN INTERVENTION TO REDUCE INAPPROPRIATE USE OF ANTIPSYCHOTICS AND POLYPHARMACY | Hanover, NH | $70K | 2023 |
| Worcester Polytechnic InstituteCHILD HEALTH RESEARCH AWARD - ROLE OF HETEROTRIMERIC G PROTEINS IN CILIA ASSEMBLY AND PATHOGENESIS OF NEURODEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS | Worcester, MA | $40K | 2023 |
| Foundation For The National Institutes Of HealthSPECIAL GRANT SUPPORT FOR THE PEDIATRIC MEDICAL DEVICE PUBLIC PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP (DESIGN PHASE) | North Bethesda, MD | $15K | 2023 |
| Boston Medical CenterMAJOR GRANT - BEYOND WATCHING AND WAITING: A NOVEL COLLABORATION TO PREVENT AND REDUCE THE BURDEN OF MENTAL ILLNESS IN HIGH-RISK, UNDERSERVED YOUTH WITH EPILEPSY | Boston, MA | $225K | 2022 |