The Woodbury Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Woodbury Foundation is a private foundation in Northbrook, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.9 million in 60 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $325,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.9 million
- Number of grants60
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$325,000
- Assets$37.7 million
- New grantees17%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.7 million the year before.
17% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.7 million | 50 | $34.9 million |
| 2024 | $1.9 million | 60 | $37.7 million |
How to apply
The Woodbury Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What The Woodbury Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 18 states, the most to North Carolina. It also paid $30,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 7 | $515,000 |
| California | 11 | $330,000 |
| Vermont | 8 | $240,000 |
| Texas | 9 | $175,000 |
| Florida | 3 | $135,000 |
| New York | 5 | $130,000 |
| Minnesota | 3 | $70,000 |
| Illinois | 2 | $45,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $40,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $40,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Warren Wilson College | Operations | $325,000 |
| Warren Wilson College | Operations | $150,000 |
| Thetford Academy | Operations | $105,000 |
| USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Cen | Sophia iannaccone memorial fund | $97,500 |
| Headlands Center for the Arts | Operations | $85,000 |
| The Everglades Foundation | Operations | $80,000 |
| Domestic and Foreign Missionary Soc | Sacred ground program | $55,000 |
| Coral Restoration Foundation | Operations | $50,000 |
| Project Transformation Rio Texas | Operations | $50,000 |
| Rochester Institute of Technology | Museum studies | $50,000 |
| Camp Thorpe | Operations | $40,000 |
| Digital Stone Project | Operations | $40,000 |
| Plowshare Farm | Operations | $40,000 |
| Willing Hands | Operations | $40,000 |
| Capital Area Food Bank | Operations | $35,000 |
| NE Sculpture Gallery Factory | Social justice billboards | $35,000 |
| Sonoma Academy | Operations | $35,000 |
| Childrens Ranch Foundation | Operations | $30,000 |
| Dave Stoch Campership Fund | Operations | $30,000 |
| Bennington College | Scholarships | $25,000 |
| National Alliance for Mental Illnes | Operations | $25,000 |
| San Diego Museum of Art | Operations | $25,000 |
| Scouting Americapathway to Advent | Pathways to adventure council | $25,000 |
| Back Country Hunters and Anglers | Operations | $22,500 |
| American Hippotherapy Association | Operations | $20,000 |
| Icassi | Operations | $20,000 |
| The Retreat | Spiritual care | $20,000 |
| Smithsonian Institute | Archives of american art | $17,500 |
| Aloha Foundation | Campership program | $15,000 |
| American Heart Assoc San Antonio | Nutritional security | $15,000 |
| American Heart Assoc San Antonio | New mom kits | $15,000 |
| Headlands Center for the Arts | Artists residence program | $15,000 |
| Marin Primary and Middle School | Operations | $15,000 |
| NE Sculpture Gallery Factory | Emerging artist fellowship | $15,000 |
| Church of Our Savior Mill Valley | Operations | $12,500 |
| St Marks Episcopal Church | Operations | $12,000 |
| Episcopal Diocese of Rhode Island | Traces of the trade | $10,000 |
| Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundati | Operations | $10,000 |
| Loving Food Resources | Operations | $10,000 |
| National Institute for Canine Servi | Operations | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Myron P Boon
- William J Ransom
- Christiana Lopez
- Louisa Gloger
- Priscilla M Anderson
- Earl Ransom
- Antonietta Iannaccone
- Jesse M Lopez
- Christiana G Lopez Term Ended
Questions people ask
Does The Woodbury Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Woodbury Foundation give?
$1.9 million in tax year 2024, across 60 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs The Woodbury Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Myron P Boon (President), William J Ransom (Vice President), Christiana Lopez (Treasurer) and Louisa Gloger (Secretary) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does The Woodbury Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and faith communities.