Woodward Governor Charitable Trust
Accepts applications
Woodward Governor Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $2.8 million in 1 grant; the typical grant was $2.8 million and the largest $2.8 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$2.8 million
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$2.8 million
- Largest grant$2.8 million
- Assets$77.2 million
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2025 was down from $3.7 million the year before.
100% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.4 million | 96 | $40.7 million |
| 2024 | $3.7 million | 98 | $45.4 million |
| 2025 | $2.8 million | 1 | $77.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Kody Braisted 50 South Lasalle Street, Chicago, IL 60603 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (312) 630-6000 |
| What to submit | See footnote |
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 1 | $2.8 million |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| See Attached Schedule | See attached | $2.8 million |
Officers and trustees
- Kody Braisted
Questions people ask
Does Woodward Governor Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Woodward Governor Charitable Trust give?
$2.8 million in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $2.8 million.
Who runs Woodward Governor Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Kody Braisted (Pres/Trustee).