The Woods and Gil Family Foundation
The Woods and Gil Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois. Its 2024 filing reports 68 grants totaling $181,800 to charitable organizations, including organizations working in areas such as civil liberties, food access, homelessness, science, public health, and education.
The Woods and Gil Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Woods and Gil Family Foundation gave $182K across 68 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in Massachusetts. 1% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $181,800
- +3.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 68
- -5.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,674
- +9.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,200
- Total assets
- $3,989,910
- -1.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 1% first-time grantees (1 of 68, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (51% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Woods and Gil Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. It states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1 N Franklin Street 2360, Chicago, IL 60606-3545
Phone: (312) 628-3813
Website: https://wgffoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Woods and Gil Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Omprakash Foundation Fiscal Agent for Humanity Crew ($10K). Together the top 10 received $61K.
Grant Size Distribution
345 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 345 grants of 345 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts (51%), the District of Columbia (14%), New York (12%), Washington (6%), and Maryland (4%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 68 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Woods and Gil Family Foundation open to new grantees?
1%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 68 grantees (1%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $200; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $200 first-time, $2K repeat.
- 97% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 30% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 104% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $176K (2023) to $260K (2021). In 2024 it made 68 grants totaling $182K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Omprakash Foundation Fiscal Agent for Humanity Crew Seattle, WA | General Operating Support for Humanity Crew | $10,000 |
| ACLU Foundation of Massachusetts Inc Boston, MA | General Operation Support for the Organization | $9,000 |
| Food for Free Committees Inc Somerville, MA | General Operation Support for the Organization | $7,200 |
| Union of Concerned Scientists Inc Cambridge, MA | General Operation Support for the Organization | $7,200 |
| Doctors Without Borders USA Inc Hagerstown, MD | General Operation Support for the Organization | $5,700 |
| Saint Francis House Inc Boston, MA | Founder's Society - General Fund | $4,500 |
| Somerville Homeless Coalition Incorporated Somerville, MA | Support for Project Soup/ Emergency Food Pantry | $4,500 |
| Project Hope the People to People Health Foundation Inc Washington, DC | General Operation Support for the Organization | $4,300 |
| Trustees of Boston University Boston, MA | General Operating Support for Wbur - No Membership | $4,300 |
| WGBH Educational Foundation Boston, MA | Support for wgbh channel 2 - ralph lowell society | $4,300 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,989,910 | $224,233 | $285,493 | $181,800 | 68 | $219,140 | $207,345 | $211,492 |
| 2023 | $4,051,170 | $-7,421 | $273,528 | $175,550 | 72 | $210,545 | $53,186 | $199,297 |
| 2022 | $4,332,119 | $-112,937 | $315,455 | $210,450 | 68 | $247,913 | $27,755 | $210,948 |
| 2021 | $4,760,500 | $190,846 | $380,071 | $259,800 | 68 | $298,540 | $176,294 | $249,608 |
| 2020 | $4,949,725 | $1,081,803 | $348,886 | $258,800 | 69 | — | $1,079,776 | $217,498 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Woods and Gil Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $211K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations whose stated missions include defending constitutional freedoms through education and litigation, improving access to healthy food, and providing services and housing solutions for people experiencing homelessness. The Union of Concerned Scientists says it puts independent science into action to advocate for a healthy, safe, and just future. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own work.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 68 grants totaling $181,800. Grant amounts ranged from $115 to $10,000, with a median of $2,200. Among the largest grants were $10,000 to The Omprakash Foundation as fiscal agent for Humanity Crew for general operating support; $9,000 to the ACLU Foundation of Massachusetts for general operating support; and $7,200 each to Food for Free and the Union of Concerned Scientists for general operating support. Other grants included $5,700 to Doctors Without Borders USA, $4,500 each to Saint Francis House and Somerville Homeless Coalition, and $4,300 each to Project HOPE, the Trustees of Boston University for WBUR, and WGBH Educational Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Amy Woods as president, director, and sole member; Karen Kolosta as secretary, vice president, treasurer, and director; and Jerry T. Stevens as director and vice president.
The Woods and Gil Family Foundation is led by Amy Woods, President, Director & Sole Member since 2023 (on filings since 2020); 2 of 3 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Amy Woods
President, Director & Sole Member
President & Director → President, Director & Sole Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karen Kolosta
Secretary, Vice President, Treasurer & Director
Vice President, Treasurer, Director & Secretary → Vice President, Treasurer & Director, 2022
Vice President, Treasurer & Director → Secretary, Vice President, Treasurer & Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
6.5 hrs/week
$13K (2022) → $13K (2024)
Jerry T. Stevens
Director & Vice President
Director → Director & Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2021
2.5 hrs/week
$8K (2022) → $8K (2024)
Former officers (2)
- Former: Ryan S. Mills (2021–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Charles Wheatley (2020–2021) — Vice President & Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $13K, to Karen Kolosta (Secretary, VP, Treasurer, Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Woods and Gil Family Foundation
How much does The Woods and Gil Family Foundation give each year?
The Woods and Gil Family Foundation gave $182K across 68 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $176K across 72 grants.
What is The Woods and Gil Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Woods and Gil Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,200, and its average grant was $2,674, across 68 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Woods and Gil Family Foundation that year got $200 on average.
Where does The Woods and Gil Family Foundation give grants?
The Woods and Gil Family Foundation gives mostly in Massachusetts: 51% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were District of Columbia (14%) and New York (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (18 grants), Washington, DC (11 grants), New York, NY (8 grants) and Cambridge, MA (6 grants).
Does The Woods and Gil Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 94% of The Woods and Gil Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (64 of 68) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Woods and Gil Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Woods and Gil Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include The Omprakash Foundation Fiscal Agent for Humanity Crew ($10,000), ACLU Foundation of Massachusetts Inc ($9,000) and Food for Free Committees Inc ($7,200), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 14% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Woods and Gil Family Foundation?
The Woods and Gil Family Foundation reported $4.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $219K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $211K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Woods and Gil Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Woods and Gil Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Woods and Gil Family Foundation's EIN?
The Woods and Gil Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-3150022. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Woods and Gil Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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