Woodland Foundation
Woodland Foundation is a private foundation located in Cary, Illinois. Established in 2003, it operates as a grantmaking organization that provides funding to charitable, educational, and research organizations.
Key facts about Woodland Foundation
- EIN
- 52-2333799
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025
- Annual giving (2025)
- $433,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 23
- Average grant
- $18,826
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Primary geography
- Illinois (72% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Woodland Foundation funds
By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Woodland Foundation's 23 itemized 2025 grants were Illinois (72%), District of Columbia (17%) and Virginia (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Barrington, IL (4 grants) and Washington, DC (4 grants). None of its 23 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (22 grants).
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$433K
-8.2% YoY
Grant Count
23
-8.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$19K
-0.2% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary purpose is to provide income from charitable use assets and gains on the sale of contributed marketable securities. It funds charitable, educational, and research organizations through its grantmaking activities.
Grantmaking
The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications. Grantmaking is by invitation only.
Grant Range
$1,000 to $81,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 23 itemized 2025 grant dollars.
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total assets: $7,090,130
- Total giving: $471,500
- Giving rate: 6.6% of assets
- Total revenues: $329,021
- Total expenses: $507,348
Historical Comparison (2023):
- Total assets: $7,300,000
- Total giving: $545,000
- Number of grants: 24
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| Revenue | — | — | — |
| Expenses | — | — | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
124 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest recipients include Walk on ($80,000), Pioneer Center ($70,000), Alexian Brothers Foundation ($60,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| WALK ON BARRINGTON, IL | CHARITABLE | $80,000 |
| PIONEER CENTER MCHENRY, IL | CHARITABLE | $70,000 |
| ALEXIAN BROTHERS FOUNDATION ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL | CHARITABLE | $60,000 |
| BEYOND PESTICIDES WASHINGTON, DC | CHARITABLE | $51,000 |
| BRAVEHEARTS THERAPEUTIC HARVARD, IL | CHARITABLE | $50,000 |
| SWEET BRIAR COLLEGE SWEET BRIAR, VA | EDUCATIONAL | $25,000 |
| ADVOCATE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION DOWNERS GROVE, IL | CHARITABLE | $10,000 |
| AMERICAN RED CROSS WASHINGTON, DC | CHARITABLE | $10,000 |
| BARRINGTON'S WHITE HOUSE BARRINGTON, IL | CHARITABLE | $10,000 |
| GRAYSON - JOCKEY CLUB LEXINGTON, KY | CHARITABLE | $10,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALLISON ROBERTS GREENE | DIRECTOR | — | — |
Contact Information
Address: 210 Crystal Street, Suite D Cary, IL 60013-2096
EIN: 52-2333799
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Woodland Foundation fund?
The foundation's primary purpose is to provide income from charitable use assets and gains on the sale of contributed marketable securities. It funds charitable, educational, and research organizations through its grantmaking activities.
How do I apply for a grant from Woodland Foundation?
**Grant Activity:** • Annual giving: approximately $471,500 (2024) • Number of grants: 23 grants in 2024 • Grant range: $1,000 to $81,000 • Median grant size: $10,000 **Recent Grants (2024):** • Walk On: $81,000 • Pioneer Center for Human Services: $58,000 • Beyond Pesticides: $50,000 **Application Policy:** The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications. Grantmaking is by invitation only.
What size grants does Woodland Foundation award?
In 2025, Woodland Foundation awarded 23 grants totaling $433K — an average of about $19K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Woodland Foundation's EIN?
Woodland Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-2333799. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Woodland Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines.
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Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.