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Wood Family Foundation is a private trust based in CHICAGO, IL. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1995. The principal officer is Northern Trust Company Ttee. It holds total assets of $2.2M. Annual income is reported at $288K. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2023. According to available records, Wood Family Foundation has made 55 grants totaling $549K, with a median grant of $5K. The foundation has distributed between $130K and $268K annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $268K distributed across 32 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $152K, with an average award of $10K. The foundation has supported 26 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Illinois, Wyoming, Florida, which account for 58% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 9 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
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Wood Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 55 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in IL, WY, FL.
Wood Family Foundation has distributed a total of $549K across 55 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $10K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $152K.
Wood Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Wood Family Foundation is headquartered in CHICAGO, IL. While based in IL, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 9 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur M Wood Jr | CO-TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| William Egan | CO-TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$149K
Total Assets
$2.2M
Fair Market Value
$2.7M
Net Worth
$2.2M
Grants Paid
$130K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$81K
Distribution Amount
$128K
Total: $2M
Total Grants
55
Total Giving
$549K
Average Grant
$10K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
26
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trout UnlimitedGENERAL | Washington, DC | $15K | 2023 |
| Park SchoolGENERAL | Brookline, MA | $3K | 2022 |
| Selah FreedomGENERAL | Chicago, IL | $17K | 2023 |
| Conservation Foundation Of TheGENERAL | Osprey, FL | $10K | 2023 |
| One22 Resource CenterGENERAL | Jackson, WY | $10K | 2023 |
| Sarasota Library FoundationGENERAL | Sarasota, FL | $10K | 2023 |
| Marie Selby Botanical GardensGENERAL | Sarasota, FL | $10K | 2023 |
| Westminster SchoolGENERAL | Oklahoma City, OK | $10K | 2023 |
| Sarasota Memorial Healthcare FoundationGENERAL | Sarasota, FL | $5K | 2023 |
| Coombs OutdoorsGENERAL | Jackson, WY | $5K | 2023 |
| National Museum Of Wildlife ArtGENERAL | Jackson, WY | $5K | 2023 |
| Protect Our WaterGENERAL | Wilson, WY | $5K | 2023 |
| Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer CenterGENERAL | New York, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Berkshire SchoolGENERAL | Sheffield, MA | $4K | 2023 |
| The Park SchoolGENERAL | Brookline, MA | $3K | 2023 |
| Big Sky Discovery AcademyGENERAL | Big Sky, MT | $3K | 2023 |
| Chicago Botanic GardenGENERAL | Glencoe, IL | $3K | 2023 |
| Kieve Wavus EducationGENERAL | Jefferson, ME | $2K | 2023 |
| Steppingstone FoundationGENERAL | Boston, MA | $2K | 2023 |
| Teton Raptor CenterGENERAL | Wilson, WY | $2K | 2023 |
| Noble & Greenough SchoolGENERAL | Dedham, MA | $2K | 2023 |
| Lake County Community FoundationGENERAL | Waukegan, IL | $1K | 2023 |
| Northwestern Medicine LakeGENERAL | Lake Forest, IL | $1K | 2023 |
| Community Foundation Of Jackson HoleGENERAL | Jackson, WY | $38K | 2022 |
| Fessenden SchoolGENERAL | West Newton, MA | $1K | 2022 |