The Woods Foundation
Accepts applications
The Woods Foundation is a private foundation in Lincoln, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $864,457 in 32 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $200,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$864,457
- Number of grants32
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$200,000
- Assets$18.6 million
- New grantees28%
Giving in 2025 was up from $769,296 the year before.
28% of its 2025 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 | $755,787 | 36 | $17.2 million |
| 2024 | $769,296 | 29 | $17.4 million |
| 2025 | $864,457 | 32 | $18.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | The Woods Foundation 306 Clinton St, Lincoln, IL 62656 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (217) 735-1234 |
| What to submit | Completed grant application provided by the woods foundation. |
What The Woods Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 29 | $829,859 |
| Tennessee | 2 | $24,598 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Cancer research | $200,000 |
| Academic Development Institute | Scholarship program | $141,916 |
| Individual | Unrestricted. | $100,000 |
| Timber Pointe Charitable Foundation | Renovation & equipping woods center for programs | $72,500 |
| Lincoln Elementary School Dist #27 | Logan county 5th grade field trip | $36,126 |
| Southern Il University | Scholarships | $35,429 |
| LincolnLogan Food Pantry | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Community Action Partnership Central Il | Meals on wheels equipment | $25,000 |
| Illinois College | College scholarships | $21,868 |
| Illinois Wesleyan University | Tuition | $18,956 |
| Belmont University | School scholarships | $14,598 |
| Monmouth College | Education | $14,470 |
| St Claras Manor Inc | New nursing home & unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Senior Citizens of Logan County Inc | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Lincoln Memorial Foundation | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| The V Foundation | Cancer research | $10,000 |
| St Judes Children's Research Hospit | Cancer research | $10,000 |
| Individual | Community support | $10,000 |
| Camp Dallas | Community support | $10,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Illinois State University | College scholarships | $9,186 |
| Parkland College | Tuition | $8,430 |
| Western Il University | College scholarships | $7,055 |
| Junior Achievement of Cent Il | Classroom programs in logan county | $7,000 |
| Knox College | Education | $6,148 |
| Univ of Il Springfield | Scholarships | $5,881 |
| Il Valley Public Telecom Corp WTVP | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Humane Society of Logan County | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Land of Lincoln Honor Flight | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| University of Il Foundation | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Millikin University | College scholarship | $4,894 |
Officers and trustees
- William B Bates
- William B Bates Jr
- David L Golwitzer
- Christopher L Golwitzer
- Christy Cross
Questions people ask
Does The Woods Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Woods Foundation give?
$864,457 in tax year 2025, across 32 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Woods Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists William B Bates (President), William B Bates Jr (Director), David L Golwitzer (Sec./Treas.) and Christopher L Golwitzer (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The Woods Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and science and research.