WF Foundation
Preselected recipients only
WF Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $345,000 in 33 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $50,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$345,000
- Number of grants33
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$9.1 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2025 was up from $317,000 the year before.
33% 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 | $323,000 | 24 | $6.7 million |
| 2024 | $317,000 | 28 | $7.0 million |
| 2025 | $345,000 | 33 | $9.1 million |
How to apply
WF 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 WF Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 11 | $138,500 |
| South Carolina | 8 | $74,000 |
| Illinois | 6 | $54,500 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $20,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $12,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $12,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $10,000 |
| Nevada | 1 | $10,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $9,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UCSF Foundation | To further the mission of the donee | $50,000 |
| Meadow Club Foundation | To further the mission of the donee | $40,000 |
| Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago Foundation | To further the mission of the donee | $25,000 |
| Musc Foundation | To further the mission of the donee | $25,000 |
| Folds of Honor Foundation | To further the mission of the donee | $20,000 |
| Denison University | To further the mission of the donee | $12,000 |
| Southern Methodist University | To further the mission of the donee | $12,000 |
| 626 Landmark Foundation | To further the mission of the donee | $10,000 |
| Adopt A Family of Marin | To further the mission of the donee | $10,000 |
| Charleston Literary Festival | To further the mission of the donee | $10,000 |
| Gibbs Museum of Art | To further the mission of the donee | $10,000 |
| Michael J Fox Foundation | To further the mission of the donee | $10,000 |
| Pacific Legal Foundation | To further the mission of the donee | $10,000 |
| Parasol Tahoe Community Foundation | To further the mission of the donee | $10,000 |
| Preservation Society of Charleston | To further the mission of the donee | $10,000 |
| The Chicago Community Foundation | To further the mission of the donee | $10,000 |
| Visitation Annual Fund | To further the mission of the donee | $10,000 |
| Historic Charleston Foundation | To further the mission of the donee | $7,500 |
| Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy | To further the mission of the donee | $5,000 |
| Charleston Library Society | To further the mission of the donee | $5,000 |
| Duke University | To further the mission of the donee | $5,000 |
| Make A Wish Greater Bay Area | To further the mission of the donee | $5,000 |
| Northwestern University | To further the mission of the donee | $5,000 |
| Prostate Cancer Foundation | To further the mission of the donee | $5,000 |
| Charleston Giallard Center | To further the mission of the donee | $4,500 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | To further the mission of the donee | $4,000 |
| Catholic Charities of Chicago | To further the mission of the donee | $2,500 |
| Raphael House of San Francisco | To further the mission of the donee | $2,500 |
| SF Marin Food Bank | To further the mission of the donee | $2,500 |
| Youth in Arts | To further the mission of the donee | $2,500 |
| Lincoln Park Zoo | To further the mission of the donee | $2,000 |
| The Drayton Hall Fund | To further the mission of the donee | $2,000 |
| Larkspur Community Foundation | To further the mission of the donee | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Brian J White
- Blair W White
Questions people ask
Does WF Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does WF Foundation give?
$345,000 in tax year 2025, across 33 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs WF Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Brian J White (President / Treasurer) and Blair W White (Secretary).
What does WF Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and health.