The Don Wood Foundation, established in 2018 by Don Wood, founder of 80/20, Inc., is a private foundation focused on supporting innovators, leaders, collaborators, and skilled workers in the manufacturing sector. The foundation offers grants, scholarships, and research programs to align opportunities between students, community, and industry. It runs the Ignite Advanced Manufacturing campaign to build awareness and coalitions in northeast Indiana, aiming to transform the industrial workforce in the Midwest region. The foundation partners with charitable organizations, educational institutions, and non-profits to develop a diverse workforce through exposure, education, and training, ultimately contributing to the growth and strengthening of the manufacturing sector in the Midwest.