Wood Family Foundation Trust William
Wood Family Foundation Trust William is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois. In 2025, it gave $117,910 through 21 grants to charitable organizations, including organizations working in education, health care, conservation, and community philanthropy, as described by the grantees themselves.
Wood Family Foundation Trust William at a glance
In short: Wood Family Foundation Trust William gave $118K across 21 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), top state Wyoming. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $117,910
- +8.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 21
- -4.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,615
- +13.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $2,229,050
- +1.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Wyoming (32% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Wood Family Foundation Trust William
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 803878, Chicago, IL 60680
Phone: (312) 630-6000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Wood Family Foundation Trust William funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Selah Freedom ($16K). Together the top 10 received $86K.
Grant Size Distribution
93 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 93 grants of 93 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grants went to recipients in multiple states. By grant dollars, the largest reported shares were Wyoming (32%), Illinois (24%), and Florida (17%), followed by Massachusetts (8%) and Oklahoma (8%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Wood Family Foundation Trust William gives
- 71% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−12%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 94% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $109K (2024) to $152K (2020). In 2025 it made 21 grants totaling $118K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Selah Freedom Chicago, IL | General Support | $16,400 |
| Community Foundation of Jackson Hole Jackson, WY | General Support | $12,500 |
| Brain Chemistry Labs Jackson, WY | General Support | $10,000 |
| Westminster School Oklahoma City, OK | General Support | $10,000 |
| Teton Raptor Center Wilson, WY | General Support | $10,000 |
| Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital Lake Forest, IL | General Support | $7,500 |
| Berkshire School Sheffield, MA | General Support | $5,000 |
| Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center New York, NY | General Support | $5,000 |
| Big Waters Land Trust Inc Osprey, FL | General Support | $5,000 |
| Sarasota Library Foundation Sarasota, FL | General Support | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,229,050 | $164,234 | $141,494 | $117,910 | 21 | $133,055 | $157,326 | $142,198 |
| 2024 | $2,206,144 | $105,627 | $130,123 | $109,009 | 22 | $123,589 | $99,193 | $135,714 |
| 2023 | $2,230,058 | $6,387 | $149,254 | $129,500 | 22 | $141,353 | $81,160 | $128,208 |
| 2022 | $2,373,480 | $128,667 | $155,060 | $133,800 | 16 | $146,222 | $121,868 | $131,645 |
| 2021 | $2,399,363 | $165,575 | $135,387 | $112,000 | 12 | $125,515 | $158,466 | $147,440 |
| 2020 | $2,369,691 | $139,767 | $170,222 | $151,500 | 1 | — | $122,544 | $132,281 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Wood Family Foundation Trust William reported a distributable amount of $142K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations whose own missions describe work in several areas. The Community Foundation of Jackson Hole says it invests in nonprofits and enriches its community; Westminster School says it educates children through challenging, cooperative learning; and Teton Raptor Center says it advances raptor conservation through education, research, and rehabilitation. Big Waters Land Trust says its mission is to protect land and water for people and nature, while Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation describes itself as the philanthropic partner of Sarasota Memorial Health Care System.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 21 grants totaling $117,910. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $16,400, with a median grant of $5,000. The largest grants included $16,400 to Selah Freedom in Chicago, $12,500 to Community Foundation of Jackson Hole, and $10,000 each to Brain Chemistry Labs, Westminster School, and Teton Raptor Center. These grants were designated for general support.
Other 2025 grants included $7,500 to Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital; $5,000 each to Berkshire School, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, Big Waters Land Trust, Sarasota Library Foundation, Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation, and Marie Selby Botanical Gardens; $3,000 to Park School Corporation; and $2,000 to Kieve Wavus Education.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Arthur M. Wood Jr. and William Egan as co-trustees.
Wood Family Foundation Trust William's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Arthur M. Wood Jr.
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
William Egan
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Pauline Egan (2020–2021) — Co-Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Wood Family Foundation Trust William
How much does Wood Family Foundation Trust William give each year?
Wood Family Foundation Trust William gave $118K across 21 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $109K across 22 grants.
What is Wood Family Foundation Trust William's typical grant size?
Wood Family Foundation Trust William's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $5,615, across 21 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Wood Family Foundation Trust William give grants?
Wood Family Foundation Trust William's top state is Wyoming, with 32% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Illinois (24%) and Florida (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Jackson, WY (4 grants) and Sarasota, FL (3 grants).
Does Wood Family Foundation Trust William give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Wood Family Foundation Trust William's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (21 of 21) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Wood Family Foundation Trust William's largest grantees?
Wood Family Foundation Trust William's largest 2025 grantees include Selah Freedom ($16,400), Community Foundation of Jackson Hole ($12,500) and Brain Chemistry Labs ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 33% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Wood Family Foundation Trust William?
Wood Family Foundation Trust William reported $2.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $133K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $142K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Wood Family Foundation Trust William fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations whose own missions describe work in several areas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Wood Family Foundation Trust William?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Wood Family Foundation Trust William's EIN?
Wood Family Foundation Trust William's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-7090052. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Wood Family Foundation Trust William 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 September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 25, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 1, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 3, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 12, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 7, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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