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The Wood-claeyssens Foundation

Santa Barbara, California  ·  EIN 320341358  ·  Private foundation

The Wood-claeyssens Foundation is a California-based grantmaker. Its indexed 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $12.4M in annual giving against $103.0M in assets. Bespoke Grants has indexed 1,002 grants for The Wood-claeyssens Foundation. This public overview includes selected examples, focus areas, and application guidance.

$12.4M
Indexed giving (FY2020)
$103.0M
Assets (FY2020)
1,002
Grants tracked
2025
Latest grant in this overview

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

Selected grant examples

Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.

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

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. Example recipients include Community Action Partnership of Kern (cpak) Food Bank. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
How much does The Wood-claeyssens Foundation give in grants?
The Wood-claeyssens Foundation reported $12.4M in grants in an indexed 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. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; Filings describe past activity and arrive with a lag. Financial summaries and grant records can cover different years. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with The Wood-claeyssens Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.