Woods Fund of Chicago
Accepts applications
Woods Fund of Chicago is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $5.6 million in 120 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $170,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$5.6 million
- Number of grants120
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$170,000
- Assets$57.9 million
- New grantees37%
Giving in 2024 was up from $4.3 million the year before.
37% 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 | $4.3 million | 98 | $62.3 million |
| 2024 | $5.6 million | 120 | $57.9 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Deborah Clark Grants Manager 200 West Madison Street 3rd Floor, Chicago, IL 60606 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (312) 600-0948 |
| What to submit | See our website https://www.woodsfund.org/our-grants for forms and materials |
| Deadlines | Applications open for one month annually in february with grants announced in july. |
| Restrictions | Woods fund works primarily as a partner with nonprofit organizations to fight the brutality of poverty and structural racism in the chicago region. Grants are generally limited to nonprofit organizations that operate in the chicago metropolitan area and are primarily provided to organizations located in chicago. Woods fund will only provide grants to organizations as described in section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code or have a fiscal sponsor. The fiscal sponsor and organization's missions should be in alignment. No grants can be made to individuals. Please note that wfc requires organizations to adhere to lobbying limits established by the federal government for organizations with a 501(c)(3) designation. Please refer to the information provided on the bolderadvocacy.org of the alliance for justice web site for a detailed description of regulations and requirements for nonprofits engaged in advocacy work. For more information visit https://www.woodsfund.org/our-grants |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Woods Fund of Chicago funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 113 | $5.3 million |
| California | 4 | $250,000 |
| New York | 2 | $45,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Crossroads Fund | General operating support | $170,000 |
| Movement Building Paths | General operating support | $150,000 |
| Hana Center | General operating support | $120,000 |
| Southside Together Organizing for Power | General operating support | $120,000 |
| Kenwood Oakland Community Organization | General operating support | $100,000 |
| Black Roots Alliance | General operating support | $90,000 |
| Chicago Coalition for the Homeless | General operating support | $90,000 |
| The Chicago Community Foundation | General operating support | $75,000 |
| Arise Chicago | General operating support | $60,000 |
| Brighton Park Neighborhood Council | General operating support | $60,000 |
| Centro de Trabajadores Unidos United Workers' Center | General operating support | $60,000 |
| Chicago Community and Workers Rights | General operating support | $60,000 |
| Chicago Freedom School | General operating support | $60,000 |
| Chicago Torture Justice Center | General operating support | $60,000 |
| Chicago United for Equity | General operating support | $60,000 |
| Coalition for Spiritual and Public Leadership NFP | General operating support | $60,000 |
| Communities United | General operating support | $60,000 |
| Goodkids Madcity Englewood | General operating support | $60,000 |
| Healing to Action | General operating support | $60,000 |
| Latino Union Inc Aka Latino Union of Chicago | General operating support | $60,000 |
| Logan Square Neighborhood Association DBA Palenque Lsna | General operating support | $60,000 |
| Lucy Parsons Labs-Current | General operating support | $60,000 |
| Muslims for Just Futures | General operating support | $60,000 |
| Organized Communities Against Deportations | General operating support | $60,000 |
| Organizing Neighborhoods for Equality Northside | General operating support | $60,000 |
| Pilsen Alliance | General operating support | $60,000 |
| Southsiders Organized for Unity and Liberation | General operating support | $60,000 |
| Transformative Justice Law Project of Illinois | General operating support | $60,000 |
| Truth Racial Healing and Transformation (TRHT) Chicago | General operating support | $60,000 |
| Westside Rising | General operating support | $60,000 |
| Woodstock Institute | General operating support | $60,000 |
| Workers Center for Racial Justice | General operating support | $55,000 |
| Enlace Chicago | General operating support | $51,000 |
| A Long Walk Home Inc | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Alianza Leadership Institute DBA Alliance of the Southeast | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Alliance of Filipinos for Immigrant Rights and Empowerment | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Apna Ghar Inc | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Arab American Action Network | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Asian American Institute DBA Asian Americans Advancing Justice - Chicago | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Blocks Together | General operating support | $50,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Lawrence Anton Seals Jr
- Alice Kim
- Monica Harris
- Matthew Reilein
- Dr Lourdes Torres
- Kimberly Rudd
- Stacey Sutton
- Michelle Morales
- Deborah D Clark
- Jose Oliva
- Quinn Rallins
Questions people ask
Does Woods Fund of Chicago accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Applications open for one month annually in february with grants announced in july.
How much does Woods Fund of Chicago give?
$5.6 million in tax year 2024, across 120 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs Woods Fund of Chicago?
Its 2024 filing lists Lawrence Anton Seals Jr (Chair), Alice Kim (Vice Chair), Monica Harris (Secretary) and Matthew Reilein (Treasurer) among 11 officers and trustees.
What does Woods Fund of Chicago fund?
Based on its grants, mainly community development, education and housing and homelessness.