LEONARD WOOD INSTITUTE
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The Leonard Wood Institute is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on strategic funding initiatives, having distributed a total of $243K across eight grantees in 2023. This funder operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only model and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the Leonard Wood Institute can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
THE PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF LEONARD WOOD INSTITUTE (LWI) IS TO CREATE OR RETAIN TECHNOLOGY-RELATED BUSINESSES, SAVE OR CREATE NEW JOBS, GENERATE NEW PRODUCTS OR PROCESSES, INCREASE REASEARCH FUNDING, AND TO FACILIATE THE TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY FORM RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT TO THE MARKETPLACE.
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Technology
Science
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
UNIVERSITY Y OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI - COLUMBIA
$1.3M
14%
MISSOURI UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY CHAPTER OF THE AMERICAN
$929.9K
10%
ENERGETICS TECHNOLOGY CENTER INC
$554.6K
6%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to LEONARD WOOD INSTITUTE?
No. LEONARD WOOD INSTITUTE does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does LEONARD WOOD INSTITUTE give?
LEONARD WOOD INSTITUTE primarily gives to organizations located in Missouri, Virginia, and New Mexico. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are LEONARD WOOD INSTITUTE’s grants?
The largest share of grants from LEONARD WOOD INSTITUTE fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $118 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does LEONARD WOOD INSTITUTE make each year?
In 2023, LEONARD WOOD INSTITUTE awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $243 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did LEONARD WOOD INSTITUTE fund recently?
In 2025, LEONARD WOOD INSTITUTE awarded grants to about 8 grantees. Recent grantees include UNIVERSITY Y OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI - COLUMBIA, MISSOURI UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY CHAPTER OF THE AMERICAN, and ENERGETICS TECHNOLOGY CENTER INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to LEONARD WOOD INSTITUTE?
LEONARD WOOD INSTITUTE does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.