The Woods and Gil Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Woods and Gil Family Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $181,800 in 68 grants; the typical grant was $2,200 and the largest $10,000. 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$181,800
- Number of grants68
- Typical grant$2,200
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$4.2 million
- New grantees3%
Giving in 2024 was up from $175,550 the year before.
3% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $175,550 | 72 | $4.1 million |
| 2024 | $181,800 | 68 | $4.2 million |
How to apply
The Woods and Gil Family 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Woods and Gil Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 33 | $92,750 |
| District of Columbia | 11 | $26,025 |
| New York | 10 | $22,525 |
| Washington | 2 | $10,700 |
| Maryland | 3 | $7,700 |
| Georgia | 1 | $4,200 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $3,600 |
| Virginia | 1 | $3,600 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $2,600 |
| Minnesota | 2 | $2,200 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Omprakash Foundation Fiscal Agent for Humanity Crew | General operating support for humanity crew | $10,000 |
| ACLU Foundation of Massachusetts Inc | General operation support for the organization | $9,000 |
| Food for Free Committees Inc | General operation support for the organization | $7,200 |
| Union of Concerned Scientists Inc | General operation support for the organization | $7,200 |
| Doctors Without Borders USA Inc | General operation support for the organization | $5,700 |
| Saint Francis House Inc | Founder's society - general fund | $4,500 |
| Somerville Homeless Coalition Incorporated | Support for project soup/ emergency food pantry | $4,500 |
| Project Hope the People to People Health Foundation Inc | General operation support for the organization | $4,300 |
| Trustees of Boston University | General operating support for wbur - no membership | $4,300 |
| WGBH Educational Foundation | Support for wgbh channel 2 - ralph lowell society | $4,300 |
| Habitat for Humanity International Inc | General operation support for the organization | $4,200 |
| Amnesty International of the USA Inc | General operation support for the organization's northeast regional office of the aiusa | $4,000 |
| Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence | General operation support for the organization | $4,000 |
| Planned Parenthood League of Massachusetts Inc | General operation support for the organization | $4,000 |
| Apopo US Inc | General operation support for the organization | $3,600 |
| Children's Advocacy Center of Suffolk County Inc | General operation support for the organization | $3,600 |
| Human Rights Watch Inc | Support for the women's rights project | $3,600 |
| Rainforest Trust | General operation support for the organization | $3,600 |
| Save the Children Federation Inc | General operation support for the organization | $3,600 |
| United Way of Massachusetts Bay Inc | General operation support for the one chelsea fund | $3,600 |
| Heading Home Inc | General operation support for the organization | $3,500 |
| Dana-Farber Cancer Institute | General operation support for the organization | $3,300 |
| Boston Women's Fund Inc | General operation support for the organization | $2,900 |
| Committee to Protect Journalists Inc | General operation support for the organization | $2,900 |
| Environmental Defense Fund Incorporated | General operation support for the organization | $2,900 |
| Legal Momentum | General operation support for the organization | $2,900 |
| People for the American Way Foundation | General operation support for the organization | $2,900 |
| Pro Publica Inc | General operation support for the organization | $2,900 |
| Public Citizen Foundation Inc | General operation support for the organization - no membership | $2,900 |
| Homes for Our Troops Inc | General operation support for the organization | $2,600 |
| Hope for the Warriors | General operation support for the organization | $2,600 |
| Consumer Reports Inc | General operation support for the organization | $2,500 |
| Bay Cove Human Services Inc | Support for the cardinal medeiros center | $2,200 |
| Bridges Homeward Inc | General operation support for the organization | $2,200 |
| Casa Myrna Vasquez Inc | General operation support for the organization | $2,200 |
| Caspar Inc | General operation support for the organization | $2,200 |
| Conservation Law Foundation Inc | General fund for massachusetts area | $2,200 |
| Direct Relief | General operation support for the organization | $2,200 |
| Elizabeth Stone House Inc | General operation support for the organization | $2,200 |
| Grameen Foundation USA | General operation support for the organization | $2,200 |
Officers and trustees
- Amy Woods
- Karen Kolosta
- Jerry T Stevens
Questions people ask
Does The Woods and Gil Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Woods and Gil Family Foundation give?
$181,800 in tax year 2024, across 68 grants, with a typical grant of $2,200.
Who runs The Woods and Gil Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Amy Woods (President, Director, Sole Member), Karen Kolosta (Secretary, VP, Treasurer, Director) and Jerry T Stevens (Director, Vice President).
What does The Woods and Gil Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international, human services and food and hunger.