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Private foundation · EIN 47-2618552

Irish Woods Foundation

Chicago, IL

Irish Woods Foundation is a private foundation based in Chicago, IL. On its Form 990-PF for tax year 2025, it reported $955K in grants and contributions paid across 54 grants, with $23.7M in assets (fair market value). It reports that it gives only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its largest grants went to La Lumiere School, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and Chicago Jesuit Academy.

How to request funding

Gives only to preselected organizations. On its Form 990-PF, this foundation checked the box saying it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Relationships and invitations usually come first.

As reported on the foundation's Form 990-PF for tax year 2025. Requirements change; confirm with the foundation before applying.

Largest grants, tax year 2025

Historical data · not a prediction
RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
La Lumiere SchoolLa Porte, INTo Support the Mission of the Charitable Organization.$200,000
Cystic Fibrosis FoundationBethesda, MDTo Support the Mission of the Charitable Organization.$130,000
Chicago Jesuit AcademyChicago, ILTo Support the Mission of the Charitable Organization.$75,000
Block Club ChicagoChicago, ILTo Support the Mission of the Charitable Organization.$50,000
Lurie Children's HospitalChicago, ILTo Support the Mission of the Charitable Organization.$50,000
Misercordia FoundationChicago, ILTo Support the Mission of the Charitable Organization.$40,000
Rebuilding Together Metro ChicagoChicago, ILTo Support the Mission of the Charitable Organization.$40,000
St Benedict School Annual FundChicago, ILTo Support the Mission of the Charitable Organization.$35,000
After School MattersChicago, ILTo Support the Mission of the Charitable Organization.$30,000
St Ignatius College PrepChicago, ILTo Support the Mission of the Charitable Organization.$30,000
Share Foundation with the HandicappedLa Porte, INTo Support the Mission of the Charitable Organization.$25,000
St Giles SchoolOak Park, ILTo Support the Mission of the Charitable Organization.$20,000
Wolcott College PrepChicago, ILTo Support the Mission of the Charitable Organization.$20,000
The Greater Chicago Food DepositoryChicago, ILTo Support the Mission of the Charitable Organization.$15,000
Beyond HungerOak Park, ILTo Support the Mission of the Charitable Organization.$13,000
Mercy Home for Boys and GirlsChicago, ILTo Support the Mission of the Charitable Organization.$13,000
Western Reserve AcademyHudson, OHTo Support the Mission of the Charitable Organization.$12,000
Anthony Rizzo Family FoundationCoconut Creek, FLTo Support the Mission of the Charitable Organization.$10,000
Marillac St VincentChicago, ILTo Support the Mission of the Charitable Organization.$10,000
Santa Clara UniversitySanta Clara, CATo Support the Mission of the Charitable Organization.$10,000
St Giles ParishOak Park, ILTo Support the Mission of the Charitable Organization.$10,000
Boys & Girls Club of Laporte CountyMichigan City, INTo Support the Mission of the Charitable Organization.$5,000
Brookfield ZooBrookfield, ILTo Support the Mission of the Charitable Organization.$5,000
CureWoodridge, ILTo Support the Mission of the Charitable Organization.$5,000
Housing ForwardMaywood, ILTo Support the Mission of the Charitable Organization.$5,000

The 25 largest of 54 grants listed on the return. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.

Where its grants went

Quick answers

Does Irish Woods Foundation accept grant applications?

According to its Form 990-PF for tax year 2025, Irish Woods Foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.

How much does Irish Woods Foundation give each year?

For tax year 2025, it reported $955,000 in grants and contributions paid (54 grants). Giving can change from year to year.

What organizations has Irish Woods Foundation funded?

Its largest grants in tax year 2025 went to La Lumiere School (IN), $200K, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (MD), $130K, Chicago Jesuit Academy (IL), $75K, Block Club Chicago (IL), $50K and Lurie Children's Hospital (IL), $50K.