The Wood Family Charitable Trust was established in 2007 to enhance the quality of life for residents of Vale, Oregon and its surrounding communities. Administered by Bank of America Private Bank's Washington office under its Philanthropic Solutions division, the Trust focuses its giving on improving outcomes in education, health care, and human services—especially for underserved populations in the specified region.
The Trust encourages grant applications that request general operating support, and it also considers funding for specific programs. Additionally, applicants may include small, program-related capital expenses within their operating or programmatic funding requests. Most awards are issued for a one-year duration, although multi-year support is occasionally granted. The Trust does not publish a specific dollar range for its awards, but the broader Washington office portfolio administers over $1 million annually across several foundations.
The Trust accepts proposals via an online portal linked through the Bank of America grantmaking website. The application process requires submission by 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time on the deadline date. Applicants should avoid submitting additional attachments unless explicitly requested. If the deadline falls on a weekend or holiday, applications are accepted through the next business day.
The application deadline for the Wood Family Charitable Trust is March 1. Applicants will receive funding decisions by May 15. While not all awards require follow-up, recipients are sometimes asked to submit a post-grant evaluation report within one year of funding. For multi-year grants, annual reporting is mandatory throughout the funding period.
Grant applications are reviewed first for eligibility and completeness by the philanthropic administrator, followed by a deeper review involving staff and consultants. The final decisions are approved by a Private Bank committee. Contact for questions or technical support is available via wa.grantmaking@bofa.com during standard business hours.
This opportunity is not a recurring grant with multiple annual cycles, and the next opportunity to apply is scheduled for March 1, 2026, based on an annual cadence. Applicants are encouraged to begin preparing well in advance of the open window and to review the Trust’s online foundation profile to ensure alignment with geographic and programmatic priorities.
Begin early to avoid last-minute technical issues; no weekend support provided.
