Wood Family Foundation Trust William
Preselected recipients only
Wood Family Foundation Trust William is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $117,910 in 21 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $16,400. 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$117,910
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$16,400
- Assets$3.0 million
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2025 was up from $109,009 the year before.
29% 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 | $129,500 | 22 | $2.7 million |
| 2024 | $109,009 | 22 | $2.8 million |
| 2025 | $117,910 | 21 | $3.0 million |
How to apply
Wood Family Foundation Trust William 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 Wood Family Foundation Trust William funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Wyoming.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wyoming | 5 | $38,000 |
| Illinois | 4 | $27,900 |
| Florida | 4 | $20,000 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $10,000 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $10,000 |
| New York | 1 | $5,000 |
| Montana | 1 | $3,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $2,010 |
| Maine | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Selah Freedom | General support | $16,400 |
| Community Foundation of Jackson Hole | General support | $12,500 |
| Brain Chemistry Labs | General support | $10,000 |
| Westminster School | General support | $10,000 |
| Teton Raptor Center | General support | $10,000 |
| Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital | General support | $7,500 |
| Berkshire School | General support | $5,000 |
| Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center | General support | $5,000 |
| Big Waters Land Trust Inc | General support | $5,000 |
| Sarasota Library Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
| Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
| Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Inc | General support | $5,000 |
| Park School | General support | $3,000 |
| Chicago Botanic Garden | General support | $3,000 |
| Big Sky Discovery Academy | General support | $3,000 |
| ONE22 Resource Center | General support | $3,000 |
| Coombs Outdoors | General support | $2,500 |
| Princeton Annual Giving | General support | $2,010 |
| Noble & Greenough School | General support | $2,000 |
| Kieve Wavus Education | General support | $2,000 |
| Lake County Community Foundation | General support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Arthur M Wood Jr
- William Egan
Questions people ask
Does Wood Family Foundation Trust William accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Wood Family Foundation Trust William give?
$117,910 in tax year 2025, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Wood Family Foundation Trust William?
Its 2025 filing lists Arthur M Wood Jr (Co-Trustee) and William Egan (Co-Trustee).
What does Wood Family Foundation Trust William fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and health.