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Charles R Wood Foundation is a private association based in WILMINGTON, DE. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1979. The principal officer is Foundation Source. It holds total assets of $45.7M. Annual income is reported at $34M. Total assets have grown from $31.7M in 2011 to $45.7M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 11 officers and trustees. Support not-for-profit organizations in the Lake George Region with an emphasis on programs for children, healthcare and the arts. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Lake George Region and Upstate New York. According to available records, Charles R Wood Foundation has made 340 grants totaling $8.7M, with a median grant of $5K. The foundation has distributed between $1.9M and $4.7M annually from 2021 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $4.7M distributed across 166 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $300K, with an average award of $26K. The foundation has supported 173 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in New York, Tennessee, Vermont, which account for 99% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 5 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$5K
Average Grant
$22K
Largest Grant
$200K
Based on 87 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
Supporting arts initiatives and cultural organizations throughout the North Country region
Promoting improved access to medical services and care within the foundation's service area
Funding initiatives and programs that directly benefit young people in the granting region
Support not-for-profit organizations in the Lake George Region with an emphasis on programs for children, healthcare and the arts. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 340 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY, TN, VT.
Charles R Wood Foundation has distributed a total of $8.7M across 340 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $26K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $300K.
The application deadline is 2026-01-28. Grants restricted to IRS-approved 501(c)3 organizations in the Lake George Region only. An application form is available on the foundation's website.
Charles R Wood Foundation is headquartered in WILMINGTON, DE. While based in DE, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 5 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Behan | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Tenee Casaccio | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Reeves Courtney | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Chelsea Hoopes Silver | Trustee, VP | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jennifer Lefner | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Linda G Toohey | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Barbara W Wages | Pres, Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| C Braden Wages | Trustee, Treas | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Page Wages | Trustee, Sec | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Heather Ward | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Charlene Wood | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$45.7M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$45.7M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
340
Total Giving
$8.7M
Average Grant
$26K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
173
Most Common Grant
$3K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Johns Episcopal ChurchOne Church Street Project | Johnstown, NY | $25K | 2023 |
| Double H - Hole In The Woods Ranch IncCapital Campaign- Adaptive Playground | Lake Luzerne, NY | $250K | 2023 |
| Young Mens Christian Association Saratoga CountyCapital Project: Creating an Intergenerational Community Hub dedicated to health and wellness | Saratoga Springs, NY | $211K | 2023 |
| Regional Food Bank Of N E Ny IncTo support specified Adopt-a-Program funds | Latham, NY | $146K | 2023 |
| Charles R Wood Theater IncHVAC System Replacement | Glens Falls, NY | $116K | 2023 |
| Hudson Headwaters Health NetworkHudson Headwaters' one Urgent Care location | Queensbury, NY | $112K | 2023 |
| Essex Food Hub IncFood Hub Facilities Purchase | Essex, NY | $110K | 2023 |
| The Hyde Collection TrustSongs of the Horizon: David Smith, Song, and Dance | Glens Falls, NY | $100K | 2023 |
| Pride Of Ticonderoga IncThe Adirondack Performing Arts Center | Ticonderoga, NY | $100K | 2023 |
| Ticonderoga Revitalization Alliance IncTiconderoga Community Childcare | Ticonderoga, NY | $100K | 2023 |
| Warren Washington County Homeless Youth CoalitionAPPRECIATE WAIT Capital Campaign | Glens Falls, NY | $100K | 2023 |
| United Way Of The Adirondack Region IncYMCA of Plattsburgh, Inc | Plattsburgh, NY | $100K | 2023 |
| Adirondack Community College Foundation IncCommunity Health and Wellness at SUNY Adirondack | Queensbury, NY | $85K | 2023 |
| Fort Hudson Nursing Center IncResident Living Space Improvement | Fort Edward, NY | $50K | 2023 |
| Pendragon IncRequested update on Relocation of Pendragon Theatre | Saranac Lake, NY | $50K | 2023 |
| Craigardan IncThe Studio Barn | Elizabethtown, NY | $25K | 2023 |
| Adirondack FoundationSUN Fund - Central Adirondack flooding | Lake Placid, NY | $25K | 2023 |
| Glens Falls Area Youth Center IncHealth and Wellness Program | Glens Falls, NY | $21K | 2023 |
| Center For Disability Services IncWorkout Equipment for Students w/Disabilities | Albany, NY | $20K | 2023 |
| Salem Ecumenical Food Pantry IncSalem Food Pantry Utility Van | Salem, NY | $20K | 2023 |
| Saratoga Springs Performing Arts Center IncArts Access Initiative at SPAC School of the Arts | Saratoga Springs, NY | $20K | 2023 |
| Adirondack Medical Center FoundationCornerstone Campaign | Saranac Lake, NY | $20K | 2023 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Of The Southern AdirondacGroup Mentoring: 2 Groups for 1 Year | Glens Falls, NY | $20K | 2023 |
| Caffe Lena IncMusic for a Healthy Community: Folk Club Kids Performer | Saratoga Springs, NY | $16K | 2023 |
| Tannery Pond Center For Arts Education & CommunityAuditorium Upgrades - new screen purchase | North Creek, NY | $16K | 2023 |
| Ticonderoga Central School DistrictTiconderoga Area Backpack Program | Ticonderoga, NY | $15K | 2023 |
| Gfcsd Backpack Program IncGFCSD Backpack Program Inc | Glens Falls, NY | $15K | 2023 |
| Rebuilding Together-Saratoga CountyRepairs for Low-Income Families with Children in Warren County | Ballston Spa, NY | $15K | 2023 |
| Artistry Community Theatre CorpA Light in the Dark: Supporting Artists and Student Artists through Lighting | Peru, NY | $13K | 2023 |
| Elizabethtown Community HospitalTraining Equipment for the Next Generation of Emergency Medical Professionals | Elizabethtown, NY | $13K | 2023 |
| Glens Falls Symphony Orchestra IncGF Symphony Children's Concerts 2024 | Glens Falls, NY | $12K | 2023 |
| Seagle Music Colony IncDragon's Breath - A New Children's Opera by Evan Mack and Joshua McGuire | Schroon Lake, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| Saranac Lake Artworks IncFund Arts Programs During Transition from Volunteer-led to staffed | Saranac Lake, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| X-Quest IncA Children's School for Music and Art | Schenectady, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| We Are Instrumental IncAllegro Initiative: Making Instrument Inventories Younger and Livelier | Ticonderoga, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| Springfield Area Parent Child CenterDolly Parton Imagination Library | N Springfield, VT | $10K | 2023 |
| Appleby Foundation IncADA-compliant Entryway - Key part of renovation of Tahawus Center Basement MakerSpace | Au Sable Forks, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| North Country Cultural Center For The ArtsStrand Center for the Arts Theatre Lighting Upgrade | Plattsburgh, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| Silver Bay Association For Christian Conference AnTraining Supplies for the Silver Bay YMCA Teen Center | Silver Bay, NY | $9K | 2023 |
| Junior Achievement Of Northeastern New YorkFinancial Literacy and Career Readiness K-12 Student Programs | Albany, NY | $8K | 2023 |
| Family Ymca Of The Glens Falls AreaNo More Learning Gap Summer Program | Glens Falls, NY | $8K | 2023 |
| Springfield Family Center IncFood as Medicine | N Springfield, VT | $8K | 2023 |
| Lake George Music FestivalARKAI in Lake George | Queensbury, NY | $8K | 2023 |
| Upper Valley Haven IncChildren's Services Program | White River Junction, VT | $8K | 2023 |
| Fort Ann Volunteer Fire Co IncAED Request | Fort Ann, NY | $7K | 2023 |
| Small Tales Day Care Center IncExpanding our Child Care Services to our Neighbors in the north | Warrensburg, NY | $6K | 2023 |
| The Bus Stop Club IncBus Stop Club Programming | East Greenbush, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities Of The Capital RegRonald McDonald Family Retreat at Krantz Cottage in Lake George, NY | Albany, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Lake George Opera Festival Association IncOpera Saratoga Summer Festival | Saratoga Spgs, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Historic Salem Courthouse Preservation AssociationLunch, Learn & Play - Greater Community Collaboration | Salem, NY | $5K | 2023 |