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Wood-Byer Foundation at a glance

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Wood-Byer Foundation

Its FY2025 filing reports that it funds preselected organizations and did not take unsolicited requests; check the foundation's own site before ruling it out.

$88k
Granted FY2025still arriving
27
Grants FY2025still arriving
4
States reached
$10k
Largest
01What it fundsRead
02The needRead
03Its granteesRead
04Its fieldRead
01What it funds
0199% classified

What it funded, over time

Every grant placed by its stated purpose and the recipient’s mission, by year, FY2017 to 2024.

Health$121kReligion$120kPhilanthropy$102kEducation$101kHuman Services$67kFood & Nutrition$35kRecreation & Sports$28kHousing & Shelter$23kOther$0
02FY2025 · 27 grants

Where the money goes

Grants by size, and the largest recipients.

By grant size · FY2025

  • Under $10k26 grants · $78k
  • $10k–50k1 grant · $10k
$3,000
Median grant
4
States reached
$1.4M
Total assets
Largest grants
RecipientAmount
Jewish Federation of Cincinnati$10,000
Childhood Food Solutions$5,000
Hospice of Cincinnati$5,000
Breakthrough Cincinnati$5,000
St Frederick & St Stephen Catholic$5,000
Cancer Support Community$5,000
Freestore Foodbank$4,000
DePaul Cristo Rey High School$4,000
Jewish Family Services$4,000
Mayerson JCC$3,500
Crayons to Computers$3,000
Fernside$3,000
Purcell-Marian High School$3,000
St Jude Children's Research Hosp$3,000
East Cooper Community Outreach$2,500
02The need
03

Does the money reach high-need areas?

Each grant placed by the hardship in its grantee’s ZIP, against the area’s typical level.

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Its human-services grants (FY17–25, $87k) land where the poverty rate runs at 15%, against an area that typically sits at 12%. 90% of those dollars go to grantees based in above-average-need neighborhoods. Most of its grants land in higher-need ZIPs.

area typical 12%EAST COOPER COMMUNITY OUTREACH: $3k → 12%East Cooper Community Outreach: $3k → 12%EAST COOPER COMMUNITY OUTREACH: $1k → 12%EAST COOPER COMMUNITY OUTREACH: $1k → 12%East Cooper Community Outreach: $1k → 12%EAST COOPER COMMUNITY OUTREACH: $1k → 12%Cincinnati Works: $2k → 16%Cincinnati Works: $2k → 16%CINCINNATI WORKS: $2k → 16%CINCINNATI WORKS: $2k → 16%CINCINNATI WORKS: $2k → 16%CINCINNATI WORKS: $2k → 16%CINCINNATI WORKS: $1k → 16%CANCER SUPPORT COMMUNITY: $5k → 16%CANCER SUPPORT COMMUNITY: $5k → 16%CANCER SUPPORT COMMUNITY: $5k → 16%Cancer Support Community: $5k → 16%Cancer Support Community: $5k → 16%CANCER SUPPORT COMMUNITY: $5k → 16%CANCER SUPPORT COMMUNITY: $5k → 16%Jewish Family Services: $4k → 16%JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES: $4k → 16%JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES: $4k → 16%Jewish Family Services: $4k → 16%JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES: $4k → 16%JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES: $4k → 16%JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES: $4k → 16%JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES: $4k → 16%JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES: $4k → 16%0%20%40%50%more need →
grant to an above-average-need area below average· circle size = grant amount
How this is measured
Matched: human-services grants are those whose grantee’s IRS cause code is Human Services. Placed by people below the poverty line in the grantee’s ZIP, averaged from the tracts in that ZIP.

Which US states its grants reach

IL
MI
NY
OH
NJ
MD
TN
SC
DC
OK
How this is measured
US grants placed by each grantee’s ZIP, which can differ from where services are delivered. Need from public data (U.S. Census/ACS, CDC PLACES, Eviction Lab, USDA), shown as context about the area, never attributed to the funder’s giving.
03Its grantees
repeat funding

Who it funds again

Organizations funded in more than one year, against those funded once.

99%of every dollar goes to organizations it has funded before.
$723k · 43 repeat orgs$5k to everyone else

Grantees it renews have grown median revenue +50% since the first grant, against +45% for those funded once.

43 repeat relationships: 26 still active in FY2025, 17 since wound down.

How the two cohorts compare

Re-uppedFunded once

Organizations

43
5

Total granted

$723k
$5k

Median revenue growth · since first grant

+50%
+45%

Still filing today

51%
40%

New vs renewed · share of each year

In FY2025, 100% of grant dollars renewed an existing relationship; $0 went to new ones.

50%100%’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25
RenewedFirst-time

Where new relationships form · theme of each grantee’s first grant

’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25
HealthHuman ServicesFood & NutritionAnimalsPhilanthropyRecreation & SportsOther
How this is measured
First-time means a grantee’s first year in the filing window; renewed means funded in an earlier year too. The renewed share climbs naturally as a portfolio matures, so the signal is a year that bucks it (a wave of new grantees). The earliest year is left-censored: relationships that predate the data read as new. Theme is the grantee’s IRS cause.

Backed again, and grew

  • BC
    Breakthrough Cincinnati Inc
    7× · 2019–2025 · $35k · revenue +187%
  • CS
    CANCER SUPPORT COMMUNITY - GREATER CINCINNATI/NORTHERN KENTUCKY
    7× · 2018–2025 · $35k · revenue +72%
  • JF
    JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES
    9× · 2017–2025 · $32k · revenue +133%

Funded once

  • AF
    Abby's Friends Inc
    one grant, 2017 · $2k · revenue -100%
  • FH
    Found House Interfaith Hospitality Network
    one grant, 2024 · $1k
  • KI
    KIDS4PEACE INTERNATIONAL INC
    one grant, 2019 · $1k
How this is measured

Repeat means funded in two or more distinct years. Growth and survival are read from each grantee’s own subsequent IRS filings.

04Its field

Closest unfunded matches

The nonprofits that most resemble its grantees but are not funded by it, scored along the direction from the rest of the field toward the portfolio. A resemblance in what they say they do, not a recommendation.

1
The Jewish Foundation of Cincinnati
Philanthropy
2
Columbus Community Clinical Oncology Program

Our mission is to deliver state-of-the-art cancer care to patients in their communities through clinical trials. this allows individuals to remain in their won neighborhoods, while receiving the latest and best in cancer screenings,…

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3
Jewish Family Service of the Cincinnati Area

A social service agency, JFS strengthens lives and our diverse community by providing exceptional and transformational human services. Services include: Counseling, Case Management, Financial and Food Support, Home Care, Senior Services,…

Human Services
4
Cincinnati Youth Collaborative

Cincinnati Youth Collaborative ("CYC") empowers young people to overcome barriers and excel in education, career, and life.

Education
5
Foundation for Cincinnati Jewish Seniors formerly Jewish Home of Cincinnati Inc
Health
6
The Christ Hospital

Improve the health of our community and create patient value by providing exceptional outcomes and the finest experiences, all in an affordable way.

Health
7
Every Child Succeeds

Every Child Succeeds is based on a strong scientific foundation demonstrating that a nurturing and stimulating environment in the first 1,000 days of life promotes optimal brain growth, cognitive development, psycho-social adjustment,…

Human Services
8
Jewish Cemeteries of Greater Cincinnati Inc

Jewish Cemeteries of Greater Cincinnati, Inc. serves the burial needs of the Greater Cincinnati Jewish community with care and dignity and honors the resting places of our people.

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9
Chmc Community Health Services Network

Chmc community health services network ("chsn") is organized and operated exclusively to support cincinnati children's hospital medical center ("cchmc") in cchmc's efforts to provide medical services to all of the children in the community.

Health
10
The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

The children's hospital of philadelphia, the oldest hospital in the united states dedicated exclusively to pediatrics, strives to be the world leader in the advancement of health care for children by integrating excellent patient care,…

Health
11
Community Shares of Greater Cincinnati

Federated fundraising organization, working with over 30 local nonprofits,to build social & economic equality & a healthy environment,raise social awareness & support for member organizations through workplace giving campaigns,…

Philanthropy
12
Cain Cincy

Tranforms lives inspiring hope by providing nutritious food,crisis assistance,resources and compassion that respects human dignity building a more vibrant community. feeding bodies and souls through its choice food pantry,weekly community…

Religion
How this is measured
The grantee most central to the portfolio’s shape is Cancer Support Community - Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky; the most unlike its peers is Abby's Friends Inc. Resemblance is measured on each organization’s own IRS 990 mission text; it reflects how work is described, not its quality or impact.
04the grantee network

27 grantees tracked through their own filings, 2017–2026.

Each grant beside the grantee’s revenue from every source, year by year.

How this is measured

Counted here: distinct organizations funded across 2017 to 2026, not grant rows in a single year, so this will not match the grant count on the cover. 27 of the 49 grantees resolved in that span have returns of their own we could reconcile.

Each grantee is resolved to its own IRS returns. Association, dated; never a causal claim.

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Load-bearing (≥25% of a budget)
8
Early backer (in before they grew)
25/27
Grantees still filing
20/27
Grew since first funded

Where the money sits, by cause and then by grantee

JEWISH FEDERATION: $80,000 · OtherJEWISH FEDERATIONST CLARE OF ASSISI CATHOLIC CHURCH: $49,000 · OtherST CLARE OF ASSISI CATHOLIC CHURCHADATH ISRAEL CONGREGATION: $40,500 · OtherADATH ISRAEL CONGREGATIONDE PAUL CRISTO REY HIGH SCHOOL: $27,500 · OtherDE PAUL CRISTO REY HIGH SCHOOLPURCELL-MARIAN HIGH SCHOOL: $25,000 · OtherPURCELL-MARIAN HIGH SCHOOLHOSPICE OF CINCINNATI INCORPORATED: $23,000 · OtherSt Frederick & St Stephen Catholic: $17,000 · OtherWeizmann Institute of Science: $16,000 · OtherCedar Village Foundation: $16,000 · Other+24 more: $147,250 · Other+24 moreCANCER SUPPORT COMMUNITY - GREATER CINCINNATI/NORTHERN KENTUCKY: $35,000 · Human ServicesCANCER SUPPOR…JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES: $32,000 · Human ServicesJEWISH FAMILY…CINCINNATI WORKS: $11,000 · Human ServicesCINCINNATI WO…East Cooper Community Outreach: $9,000 · Human ServicesEast Cooper C…ST JUDE CHILDREN'S RESEARCH HOSPITAL INC: $20,000 · HealthST JUDE CHI…FERNSIDE INC A CENTER FOR GRIEVING CHILDREN: $19,000 · HealthFERNSIDE IN…CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER: $16,000 · HealthCHILDREN'S …MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY ASSOCIATION INC: $14,000 · HealthMUSCULAR DY…AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY INC: $3,000 · Health+1 more: $2,000 · HealthCRAYONS AND BEYOND INC: $25,000 · PhilanthropyJewish Federation of Cincinnati: $20,000 · PhilanthropyCHILDHOOD FOOD SOLUTIONS: $22,000 · Food & NutritionFREESTORE FOODBANK INC: $22,000 · Food & NutritionBreakthrough Cincinnati Inc: $35,000 · Community ImprovementJewish Community Center Of Cincinnati: $22,000 · Recreation & Sports
Other$441,250Human Services$87,000Health$74,000Philanthropy$45,000Food & Nutrition$44,000Community Improvement$35,000Recreation & Sports$22,000

Each grantee by its size and the funder’s share of it; top left is load-bearing

25%50%75%100%$1.0M$10M$100Mgrantee revenue →↑ funder's share of their budgetBreakthrough Cincinnati Inc: $35,000 over 7y, 1.2% of budgetCANCER SUPPORT COMMUNITY - GREATER CINCINNATI/NORTHERN KENTUCKY: $35,000 over 7y, 0.8% of budgetJEWISH FAMILY SERVICES: $32,000 over 9y, 0.1% of budgetCRAYONS AND BEYOND INC: $25,000 over 9y, 0.1% of budgetHOSPICE OF CINCINNATI INCORPORATED: $23,000 over 9y, 0.0% of budgetCHILDHOOD FOOD SOLUTIONS: $22,000 over 7y, 1.6% of budgetJewish Community Center Of Cincinnati: $22,000 over 9y, 0.0% of budgetFREESTORE FOODBANK INC: $22,000 over 9y, 0.0% of budgetJewish Federation of Cincinnati: $20,000 over 2y, 0.0% of budgetST JUDE CHILDREN'S RESEARCH HOSPITAL INC: $20,000 over 7y, 0.0% of budgetFERNSIDE INC A CENTER FOR GRIEVING CHILDREN: $19,000 over 9y, 0.6% of budgetCedar Village Foundation: $16,000 over 7y, 0.6% of budgetCHILDREN'S HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER: $16,000 over 9y, 0.0% of budgetMUSCULAR DYSTROPHY ASSOCIATION INC: $14,000 over 7y, 0.0% of budgetASSISTANCE LEAGUE OF GREATER CINCINNATI: $14,000 over 7y, 0.7% of budgetUPSPRING: $11,000 over 7y, 0.2% of budgetCINCINNATI WORKS: $11,000 over 7y, 0.0% of budgetPEOPLE WORKING COOPERATIVELY INC: $10,000 over 6y, 0.0% of budgetEast Cooper Community Outreach: $9,000 over 6y, 0.1% of budgetTHE HAMILTON COUNTY SPCA INC DBA SPCA CINCINNATI: $8,500 over 7y, 0.0% of budgetEDISTO ISLAND OPEN LAND TRUST: $7,500 over 3y, 0.2% of budgetCHARLESTON ANIMAL SOCIETY: $5,000 over 2y, 0.0% of budgetSEEDS OF PEACE INC: $5,000 over 5y, 0.0% of budgetAMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY INC: $3,000 over 3y, 0.0% of budgetAbby's Friends Inc: $2,000 over 1y, 1.0% of budgetBaby 1st Network: $500 over 1y, 0.4% of budget
Grantee by grantee: a decade per organization, before and after funding

A decade per grantee: revenue shaded, grants as bars, all rows on one timeline.

  • Who funds Breakthrough Cincinnati Inc ↗
  • Who funds CANCER SUPPORT COMMUNITY - GREATER CINCINNATI/NORTHERN KENTUCKY ↗
  • Who funds JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES ↗
  • Who funds CRAYONS AND BEYOND INC ↗
  • Who funds HOSPICE OF CINCINNATI INCORPORATED ↗
  • Who funds CHILDHOOD FOOD SOLUTIONS ↗
  • Who funds Jewish Community Center Of Cincinnati ↗
  • Who funds FREESTORE FOODBANK INC ↗
  • Who funds Jewish Federation of Cincinnati ↗
  • Who funds ST JUDE CHILDREN'S RESEARCH HOSPITAL INC ↗
  • Who funds FERNSIDE INC A CENTER FOR GRIEVING CHILDREN ↗
  • Who funds Cedar Village Foundation ↗
  • Who funds CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER ↗
  • Who funds MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY ASSOCIATION INC ↗
  • Who funds ASSISTANCE LEAGUE OF GREATER CINCINNATI ↗
  • Who funds UPSPRING ↗
  • Who funds CINCINNATI WORKS ↗
  • Who funds PEOPLE WORKING COOPERATIVELY INC ↗
  • Who funds East Cooper Community Outreach ↗
  • Who funds THE HAMILTON COUNTY SPCA INC DBA SPCA CINCINNATI ↗
  • Who funds EDISTO ISLAND OPEN LAND TRUST ↗
  • Who funds CHARLESTON ANIMAL SOCIETY ↗
  • Who funds SEEDS OF PEACE INC ↗

Co-funders

Grantmakers whose grantees overlap with this funder’s far more than size alone predicts. Closer means stronger alignment; arcs show where they also fund each other. Here they form a tightly interlocked group: most of these funders back each other's grantees too.

Charles H Dater Found…The Greater Cincinnat…Johnson Charitable Gi…Tr Uw Jacob Schmidlap…Sutphin Family Founda…Andrew Jergens Founda…John a Schroth Family…Elsa M Heisel Sule Ch…Carol Ann and Ralph V…Ge Aerospace Foundati…Meisel Family Foundat…L & L Nippert Charita…
Charles H Dater Foundation IncOH24.1× affinity9 shared granteesties to 11 of 11Hover any node to trace its alignments.Compare side by side →

Open a dossier: Charles H Dater Foundation Inc · The Greater Cincinnati Foundation · Johnson Charitable Gift Fund · Tr Uw Jacob Schmidlapp #1 · Sutphin Family Foundation Ica · Andrew Jergens Foundation · John a Schroth Family Char Tr · Elsa M Heisel Sule Charitable Trust 2005 · Carol Ann and Ralph V Haile Jr Foundation · Ge Aerospace Foundation · Meisel Family Foundation · L & L Nippert Charitable Foundation Inc Attn Carter F Randolph Phd

How this is measured
Affinity is a Gamma-Poisson posterior co-funding rate, re-centered on the typical rate, so thin evidence shrinks toward no signal. Overlap is association, not proof of shared intent.

How much its grantees rely on government

Each dot is one organization Wood-Byer Foundation funds: left to right is the share of its income from government, bottom to top the share from Wood-Byer Foundation. Bigger dots raise more.

2024
’20’21’22’23’24’25
no gov · 00%0%1%3%5%funder's share of their income ↑0%5%10%15%20%share of the org’s income from government →
    no gov moneyreceives it· size = income
    0get no government money at all
    11report government grants on their 990 we could not trace to a source (not plotted)
    0rely on government for over half their income
    ⤢ axis zoomed · 0–20%
    typical government reliance, FY20–25
    How this is measured
    Government income is each org’s traced federal awards (USASpending grants and contracts) plus state payments (open checkbooks) as a share of its total revenue (IRS Form 990); the self-reported government-grant line (990 line 1e) is carried for cross-check: a grantee that reports government grants we could not trace to a source is left off the chart rather than shown as receiving none. An association, not a claim that a grant caused the public funding. Coverage is precision-first, a floor rather than a census; state records exist for 9 states, so a grantee outside them shows no state figure (dimmed) rather than a false zero. Federal award amounts are obligations, which can span years, so a single-year share is indicative. 990 filings lag 12 to 24 months.

    On method. Every financial figure here is read from IRS e-file XML, the funder’s own 990/990-PF, and from the multi-year returns of the 49 grantees we resolved, each linked to its source. Grantee outcomes are each organization’s own program-service reporting (Form 990, Part III), read as association with funding, never as caused by it. Low-confidence name matches are suppressed rather than guessed. How we build these →

    How this is measured
    Each figure carries one of six labels. Filed is what the funder reported on its return. Official is another government record about an organization, such as a federal award or a charity register, joined by name where no shared identifier exists. Resolved is an identity we worked out where the filing named a recipient without an EIN, kept only above a measured confidence threshold. Computed is arithmetic over those, like themes, portfolio clusters and co-funder strength. Context is a statistic about a place rather than about an organization, which is what the need overlay is: it describes the area a grantee’s address sits in, not where its work lands. Inferred is drawn by a model from text, like the partnerships read out of public news and organization websites. Each is labeled where it appears.

    Generated from the IRS Form 990-PF e-file return for fiscal year 2025, released 2025. Filings run roughly 12 to 24 months behind; figures are dated accordingly.

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