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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 46-5423511

The Michael B Wood Foundation

A private foundation in Honolulu, HI. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 18 grants and $21,000 paid in grants.

Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Accepts applications

The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.

Contact person
On file
Phone
On file
Mailing address
On file
Form and materials
On file
Deadlines
None
Restrictions
None

Contact person, phone, mailing address and application materials on file. See them with a plan.

Assets and giving by year

7 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.
  • Tax year 2024

    $21,000

    Grants listed
    18
    Assets, end of year
    $9,231
  • Tax year 2023

    $28,233

    Grants listed
    29
    Assets, end of year
    $3,218
  • Tax year 2022

    $35,350

    Grants listed
    46
    Assets, end of year
    $58,781
  • Tax year 2021

    $33,050

    Grants listed
    50
    Assets, end of year
    $110,738
  • Tax year 2020

    $42,050

    Grants listed
    26
    Assets, end of year
    $160,699
  • Tax year 2019

    $654,762

    Grants listed
    56
    Assets, end of year
    $219,354
  • Tax year 2018

    $539,085

    Grants listed
    56
    Assets, end of year
    $282,573

Grants paid in 2024

18 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Big Brothers Big Sisters HawaiiHonolulu, HI

    To provide children facing adversity with professionally supported mentoring relationships.

    $2,500
  2. Willamette UniversitySalem, OR

    Through nationally distinctive programs connecting liberal education to professional practice, graduates are prepared to apply knowledge in action and leading lives of achievement, contribution, and meaning.

    $2,000
  3. Maui Food BankWailuku, HI

    To help the hungry in maui community by collecting and distributing food through community partnerships.

    $1,500
  4. Maui Humane SocietyPuunene, HI

    For the prevention of cruel and/or inhumane treatment of animals.

    $1,500
  5. Assistance Dogs HawaiiMakawao, HI

    To provide children and adults with disabilities professionally trained dogs to enhance their quality of life.

    $1,000
  6. Coalition for A Drug Free HawaiiHonolulu, HI

    To reduce and prevent drug abuse in hawaii through awareness, education, and action.

    $1,000
  7. Fisher HouseRockville, MD

    Keep military and veteran families together while their loved ones receive medical care.

    $1,000
  8. Gary Senise FoundationLos Angeles, CA

    Serve the nation by honoring veterans, first responders, their families, and those in need.

    $1,000
  9. Hawaii Theatre CenterHonolulu, HI

    To support the hawaii theatre center.

    $1,000
  10. Hawaii Wildlife FundKealakekua, HI

    To protect, research, and educate about native hawaiian wildlife.

    $1,000
  11. Hawaiian Humane SocietyHonolulu, HI

    To raise public awareness about the proper care, feeding and humane treatment of animals.

    $1,000
  12. Kumu Kahua Theatre IncHonolulu, HI

    To produce plays with relevance to hawaii.

    $1,000
  13. Paws of HawaiiKaneohe, HI

    To promote awareness and support to animal guardians to ensure proper treatment, well-being, love, and quality of life of our animal friends.

    $1,000
  14. Plant A Tree HawaiiHonolulu, HI

    To implement a model for vibrant diversified agriculture that restores hawaii's lands and forests.

    $1,000
  15. Rehab Foundation of the PacificHonolulu, HI

    To support the purchase of vital medical equipment, provide scholarships and clinical.

    $1,000
  16. Special OlympicsHonolulu, HI

    To provide year-round sports training and athletic competition for children and adults with disabilities.

    $1,000
  17. The Institute for Human Services IncHonolulu, HI

    To help provide people with the resources they need to rebuild their lives and obtain permanent housing.

    $1,000
  18. RisehiKailua, HI

    Creating a platform with resources and perspectives of kama'aina creators, entrepreneurs, and leaders. Aiming to shift the mindset of the keiki regarding capabilities and opportunities available in hawai'i.

    $500

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Animals3 grants $3,50032% of the total
  2. Education1 grant $2,00018% of the total
  3. Environment2 grants $2,00018% of the total
  4. Food and agriculture1 grant $1,50014% of the total
  5. Arts and culture1 grant $1,0009% of the total
  6. Community development1 grant $1,0009% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Hawaii15 grants $17,000
  2. Oregon1 grant $2,000
  3. California1 grant $1,000
  4. Maryland1 grant $1,000

Officers, directors and trustees

4 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Joanne Y WoodDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Michael B WoodDIRECTOR, PRESIDENT Hours 1Pay $0
  • Gregory M WoodDIRECTOR, TREASURER Hours 1Pay $0
  • Jennifer G WoodDIRECTOR, SECRETARY Hours 12Pay $16,000

The return

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