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The Wood-claeyssens Foundation

Santa Barbara, California  ·  EIN 320341358  ·  Private foundation

The Wood-claeyssens Foundation is a California-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $12.4M in annual giving against $103.0M in assets. This page documents the 1,002 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for The Wood-claeyssens Foundation — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$12.4M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$103.0M
Total assets
1,002
Grants tracked
2025
Most recent grant

What The Wood-claeyssens Foundation funds

The Wood-claeyssens Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, community improvement, disability services, education, food & agriculture, and related causes.

Arts & CultureCommunity ImprovementDisability ServicesEducationFood & AgricultureHealth CareHigher EducationHousing & HomelessnessK-12 EducationLibraries & Literacy

Populations it has supported include children, disabled, families, homeless population, low-income communities, older adults.

childrendisabledfamilieshomeless populationlow-income communitiesolder adultsveteranswomen girls

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for The Wood-claeyssens Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Community Action Partnership of Kern (cpak) Food Bank
KERN COUNTY FAIR - ANIMAL PURCHASES
Bakersfield, CA$1.9M2020
Community Action Partnership of Kern (cpak) Food Bank
KERN COUNTY FAIR - ANIMAL PURCHASES
Bakersfield, CA$1.8M2018
Community Action Partnership of Kern (cpak) Food Bank
KERN COUNTY FAIR - ANIMAL PURCHASES
Bakersfield, CA$1.8M2017
Foodbank of Santa Barbara County
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY FAIR - ANIMAL PURCHASES
Santa Barbara, CA$1.4M2017
Foodbank of Santa Barbara County
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY FAIR - ANIMAL PURCHASES
Santa Barbara, CA$1.3M2018
Foodbank of Santa Barbara County
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY FAIR - ANIMAL PURCHASES
Santa Barbara, CA$1.2M2020
Foodbank Coalition of Slo Counties
MID-STATE FAIR - ANIMAL PURCHASES
Paso Robles, CA$1.1M2018
Foodbank Coalition of Slo Counties
MID-STATE FAIR - ANIMAL PURCHASES
Paso Robles, CA$1.1M2020
Foodbank Coalition of Slo Counties
MID-STATE FAIR - ANIMAL PURCHASES
Paso Robles, CA$1.0M2017
Foodbank of Santa Barbara
BUILDING READINESS: CAMPAIGN FOR A HUNGER FREE TOMORROW
Santa Barbara, CA$1.0M2023
Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital
COTTAGE CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER; PEDIATRIC
Santa Barbara, CA$1.0M2025
Food Share (ventura County)
VENTURA FAIR - ANIMAL PURCHASES
Oxnard, CA$890K2017
Food Share (ventura County)
VENTURA FAIR - ANIMAL PURCHASES
Oxnard, CA$882K2018
Food Share (ventura County)
VENTURA FAIR - ANIMAL PURCHASES
Oxnard, CA$829K2020
Pierre Claeyssens Veteran's Museum & Library
IN FURTHERANCE OF 501(C)(3) EXEMPT PURPOSE
Santa Barbara, CA$775K2017

The Wood-claeyssens Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$13.2M
2018$11.4M
2020$12.4M
2022$7.0M
2023$7.7M
2024$7.8M
2025$8.4M

How to apply for funding from The Wood-claeyssens Foundation

From The Wood-claeyssens Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:

“ANNUALLY, MAY 31 FOR FIRST TIME APPLICANTS & JUNE 30 FOR RECURRING APPLICANTS”

Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything. You can review the foundation directly at woodclaeyssensfoundation.com.

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Frequently asked questions about The Wood-claeyssens Foundation

Does The Wood-claeyssens Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes — The Wood-claeyssens Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
What does The Wood-claeyssens Foundation fund?
The Wood-claeyssens Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Community Action Partnership of Kern (cpak) Food Bank, Community Action Partnership of Kern (cpak) Food Bank, Community Action Partnership of Kern (cpak) Food Bank. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does The Wood-claeyssens Foundation give in grants?
The Wood-claeyssens Foundation reported $12.4M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $67.9M over 1,002 grants.
Where is The Wood-claeyssens Foundation located?
The Wood-claeyssens Foundation is based in Santa Barbara, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 320341358.
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About this profile. This page is built from The Wood-claeyssens Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with The Wood-claeyssens Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.