WOODS FUND OF CHICAGO
https://WWW.WOODSFUND.ORG
$62.3M
Total Assets (2023)
$4.0M
Avg Yearly Giving (2022–2023)
$8.0M
Giving on File
(2 yrs)
(2 yrs)
185
Grants on File
$44K
Avg Grant Size
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
DEBORAH CLARK GRANTS MANAGER
Phone
3127822698
Deadlines
CORE GRANTMAKING DEADLINES ARE GENERALLY TWICE/YEAR FOR OUR SPRING AND FALL CYCLE.
How to Apply
SEE OUR WEBSITE WOODSFUND.ORG/HOW-TO-APPLY FOR FORMS AND MATERIALS
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
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | N/A | $69.5M | $4.7M | N/A |
| 2022 | $3.7M | $66.5M | $2.0M | 87 |
| 2023 | $4.3M | $62.3M | $4.4M | 98 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 185 grants on record
Minimum
$3K
25th Pctl
$35K
Median
$40K
Average
$43K
75th Pctl
$50K
Maximum
$222K
Geographic Distribution
Key Personnel
| Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| MICHELLE MORALES | PRESIDENT | $261K |
| DEBORAH D CLARK | ASST. SECRETARY, GRANTS & | $121K |
| SUZANNE R BOYLE | ASST. TREASURER | $82K |
| MONICA HARRIS | SECRETARY | $5K |
| STACEY SUTTON | DIRECTOR | $5K |
| ANNE-MARIE ST GERMAINE | VICE CHAIR & FORMER TREASURER | $5K |
| BARBARA RANSBY | DIRECTOR | $5K |
| L ANTON SEALS | DIRECTOR | $3K |
| LAWRENCE ANTON SEALS JR | CHAIR | — |
| ALICE KIM | VICE CHAIR | — |
| MATTHEW REILEIN | TREASURER | — |
| DR LOURDES TORRES | DIRECTOR | — |
| KIMBERLY RUDD | DIRECTOR | — |
| LERRY J KNOX JR | CHAIR | — |
| LAURENCE MSALL | SECRETARY | — |
| KURT SUMMERS JR | TREASURER | — |
| RICARDO ESTRADA | DIRECTOR | — |
Grants Awarded (185 total)
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BYP100 EDUCATION FUND | CHICAGO, IL | $222,500 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2022 |
| CROSSROADS FUND | CHICAGO, IL | $190,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2023 |
| KENWOOD OAKLAND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION | CHICAGO, IL | $140,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2023 |
| THE CHICAGO COMMUNITY TRUST | CHICAGO, IL | $130,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2023 |
| CHICAGO COMMUNITY TRUST | CHICAGO, IL | $105,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2022 |
| OPEN COLLECTIVE FOUNDATION AKA PATHS (FISCAL SPONSOR THE PRAXIS PROJECT) | OAKLAND, CA | $100,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2023 |
| CROSSROADS FUND | CHICAGO, IL | $97,500 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2022 |
| KENWOOD OAKLAND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION | CHICAGO, IL | $95,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2022 |
| LUGENIA BURNS HOPE CENTER | CHICAGO, IL | $90,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2023 |
| SOUTHWEST ORGANIZING PROJECT | CHICAGO, IL | $80,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2022 |
| THE CHICAGO COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | CHICAGO, IL | $75,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2023 |
| MAMAS ACTIVATING MOVEMENTS FOR ABOLITION AND SOLIDARITY | CHICAGO, IL | $70,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2023 |
| ALLIANCE OF FILIPINOS FOR IMMIGRANT RIGHTS AND EMPOWERMENT | CHICAGO, IL | $70,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2023 |
| CENTER FOR THIRD WORLD ORGANIZING | OAKLAND, CA | $70,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2022 |
| SOUTHSIDE TOGETHER ORGANIZING FOR POWER | CHICAGO, IL | $69,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2022 |
| GRASSROOTS COLLABORATIVE | CHICAGO, IL | $60,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2023 |
| ILLINOIS COALITION FOR IMMIGRANT AND REFUGEE RIGHTS | CHICAGO, IL | $60,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2023 |
| RAISE YOUR HAND FOR ILLINOIS PUBLIC EDUCATION | CHICAGO, IL | $55,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2023 |
| ORGANIZED COMMUNITIES AGAINST DEPORTATIONS | CHICAGO, IL | $55,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2023 |
| SOUTHWEST ORGANIZING PROJECT | CHICAGO, IL | $55,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2023 |
| ONE NORTHSIDE | CHICAGO, IL | $55,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2022 |
| GRASSROOTS COLLABORATIVE | CHICAGO, IL | $55,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2022 |
| CHICAGO COALITION FOR THE HOMELESS | CHICAGO, IL | $55,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2023 |
| LATINO POLICY FORUM | CHICAGO, IL | $55,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2023 |
| COMMUNITIES UNITED | CHICAGO, IL | $55,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2023 |