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Woodward Charitable Trust

Rockford, Illinois  ·  EIN 846025403  ·  Private foundation

Woodward Charitable Trust is a Illinois-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $742K in annual giving against $40.4M in assets. This page documents the 534 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Woodward Charitable Trust — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$742K
Annual giving (FY2020)
$40.4M
Total assets
534
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Woodward Charitable Trust funds

Woodward Charitable Trust's giving carries a documented focus on education, health care.

EducationHealth Care

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Woodward Charitable Trust, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Airlink Inc
General operating support
Washington, DC$1.0M2024
Rock Valley College Foundation (rvcniu Eng Program)
GENERAL WELFARE
Rockford, IL$500K2017
Fort Collins Police Services
General operating support
Fort Collins, CO$450K2024
United Way of Larimer County (give Next)
GENERAL WELFARE
Fort Collins, CO$355K2023
United Way of Rock River Valley
GENERAL WELFARE
Rockford, IL$252K2022
Realities for Children Charities
General operating support
Fort Collins, CO$250K2024
Respite Care Inc
General operating support
Fort Collins, CO$250K2024
Rockford Area Strategic Initiatives
General operating support
Rockford, IL$250K2024
Transform Rockford
GENERAL WELFARE
Rockford, IL$200K2020
Transform Rockford
GENERAL WELFARE
Rockford, IL$200K2019
Transform Rockford
GENERAL WELFARE
Rockford, IL$200K2022
Poudre Valley Memorial Hospital
MEDICAL
Fort Collins, CO$200K2022
Transform Rockford
GENERAL WELFARE
Rockford, IL$200K2017
Family Peace Center
GENERAL WELFARE
Rockford, IL$200K2022
Northern Illinois University Foundation
GENERAL WELFARE
Dekalb, IL$152K2022

Woodward Charitable Trust giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$1.4M
2019$709K
2020$742K
2022$1.5M
2023$1.4M
2024$3.7M

How to apply for funding from Woodward Charitable Trust

Woodward Charitable Trust's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal.

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Frequently asked questions about Woodward Charitable Trust

Does Woodward Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
Woodward Charitable Trust's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Woodward Charitable Trust fund?
Woodward Charitable Trust's grants focus on education. Recent recipients include Airlink Inc, Rock Valley College Foundation (rvcniu Eng Program), Fort Collins Police Services. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Woodward Charitable Trust give in grants?
Woodward Charitable Trust reported $742K in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $9.6M over 534 grants.
Where is Woodward Charitable Trust located?
Woodward Charitable Trust is based in Rockford, Illinois. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 846025403.
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About this profile. This page is built from Woodward Charitable Trust's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Woodward Charitable Trust. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.