WD Foundation
WD Foundation is a private foundation, based in Wilmette, IL. IRS filing data is available for 2020. In 2020, it awarded 2 grants totaling $16K.
WD Foundation at a glance
In short: WD Foundation gave $16K across 2 grants in 2020 (avg $8K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $16,157
- Grants made (2020)
- 2
- Average grant
- $8,079
- Median grant
- $8,079
- Primary geography
- Virginia (87% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated September 2026.
Who WD Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was The Nature Conservancy ($14K). Together the top 2 received $16K.
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 2 grants totaling $16K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Nature Conservancy Arlington, VA | Charitable | $14,000 |
| Jodaviess Conservation Foundation Elizabeth, IL | Charitable | $2,157 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $18,991 | $16,157 | 2 | $169 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, WD Foundation reported a distributable amount of $169 for 2020 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
WD Foundation's 2020 filing lists 6 officers; none of the 6 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Ann Gleason
Director
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
Harry Drucker
Director
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
Sally Drucker
Director
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
Suzanne Brown
Director
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
Suzanne W. Frank
Director
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
William Drucker
Director
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about WD Foundation
How much does WD Foundation give each year?
WD Foundation gave $16K across 2 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does WD Foundation operate?
WD Foundation has awarded grants in Illinois, Virginia.
How much is WD Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, WD Foundation reported a distributable amount of $169 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is WD Foundation's EIN?
WD Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-7186849. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 28, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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