Woods Fund of Chicago
Chicago, Illinois · EIN 363917968 · Private foundation
Based in Chicago, Illinois, Woods Fund of Chicago has awarded $16.6M across 465 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Byp100 Education Fund. This public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.
What Woods Fund of Chicago funds
Woods Fund of Chicago's giving carries a documented focus on civil rights & social justice, community improvement, education, faith-based (muslim), faith-based, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include black communities, children, hispanic communities, homeless population, immigrants & refugees.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Byp100 Education Fund GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $222K | 2022 |
| Crossroads Fund GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $190K | 2023 |
| Crossroads Fund GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $170K | 2024 |
How to apply for funding from Woods Fund of Chicago
From Woods Fund of Chicago's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:
Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything. You can review the foundation directly at woodsfund.org.
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Frequently asked questions about Woods Fund of Chicago
- Does Woods Fund of Chicago accept grant applications?
- Yes — Woods Fund of Chicago's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
- What does Woods Fund of Chicago fund?
- Woods Fund of Chicago's grants focus on civil rights & social justice. Example recipients include Byp100 Education Fund, Crossroads Fund. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Woods Fund of Chicago give in grants?
- Woods Fund of Chicago reported $3.1M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $16.6M over 465 grants.
- Where is Woods Fund of Chicago located?
- Woods Fund of Chicago is based in Chicago, Illinois. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 363917968.
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