Grants paid in 2025
54 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| LA Lumiere SchoolLA Porte, IN | To support the mission of the charitable organization. | $200K |
| Cystic Fibrosis FoundationBethesda, MD | To support the mission of the charitable organization. | $130K |
| Chicago Jesuit AcademyChicago, IL | To support the mission of the charitable organization. | $75K |
| Block Club ChicagoChicago, IL | To support the mission of the charitable organization. | $50K |
| Lurie Children's HospitalChicago, IL | To support the mission of the charitable organization. | $50K |
| Misercordia FoundationChicago, IL | To support the mission of the charitable organization. | $40K |
| Rebuilding Together Metro ChicagoChicago, IL | To support the mission of the charitable organization. | $40K |
| St Benedict School Annual FundChicago, IL | To support the mission of the charitable organization. | $35K |
| After School MattersChicago, IL | To support the mission of the charitable organization. | $30K |
| St Ignatius College PrepChicago, IL | To support the mission of the charitable organization. | $30K |
| Share Foundation With the HandicappedLA Porte, IN | To support the mission of the charitable organization. | $25K |
| St Giles SchoolOak Park, IL | To support the mission of the charitable organization. | $20K |
| Wolcott College PrepChicago, IL | To support the mission of the charitable organization. | $20K |
| The Greater Chicago Food DepositoryChicago, IL | To support the mission of the charitable organization. | $15K |
| Beyond HungerOak Park, IL | To support the mission of the charitable organization. | $13K |
| Mercy Home for Boys and GirlsChicago, IL | To support the mission of the charitable organization. | $13K |
| Western Reserve AcademyHudson, OH | To support the mission of the charitable organization. | $12K |
| Anthony Rizzo Family FoundationCoconut Creek, FL | To support the mission of the charitable organization. | $10K |
| Marillac St VincentChicago, IL | To support the mission of the charitable organization. | $10K |
| Santa Clara UniversitySanta Clara, CA | To support the mission of the charitable organization. | $10K |
| St Giles ParishOak Park, IL | To support the mission of the charitable organization. | $10K |
| Boys & Girls Club of Laporte CountyMichigan City, IN | To support the mission of the charitable organization. | $5,000 |
| Brookfield ZooBrookfield, IL | To support the mission of the charitable organization. | $5,000 |
| CureWoodridge, IL | To support the mission of the charitable organization. | $5,000 |
| Housing ForwardMaywood, IL | To support the mission of the charitable organization. | $5,000 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma SocietyChicago, IL | To support the mission of the charitable organization. | $5,000 |
| Lincoln Park ZooChicago, IL | To support the mission of the charitable organization. | $5,000 |
| Museum of Science & IndustryChicago, IL | To support the mission of the charitable organization. | $5,000 |
| Opportunity KnocksRiver Forest, IL | To support the mission of the charitable organization. | $5,000 |
| Shedd AquariumChicago, IL | To support the mission of the charitable organization. | $5,000 |
| Special Children's CharitiesLakewood, NJ | To support the mission of the charitable organization. | $5,000 |
| Special Olympics of IllinoisChicago, IL | To support the mission of the charitable organization. | $5,000 |
| Summer of a LifetimeChicago, IL | To support the mission of the charitable organization. | $5,000 |
| The Adler PlanetariumChicago, IL | To support the mission of the charitable organization. | $5,000 |
| The All Stars ProjectsChicago, IL | To support the mission of the charitable organization. | $5,000 |
| WttwChicago, IL | To support the mission of the charitable organization. | $5,000 |
| Holy Family Preservation SocietyChicago, IL | To support the mission of the charitable organization. | $3,000 |
| Oak Park Infant Welfare SocietyOak Park, IL | To support the mission of the charitable organization. | $3,000 |
| Best Buddies IllinoisChicago, IL | To support the mission of the charitable organization. | $2,500 |
| Breakthrough TidNew York, NY | To support the mission of the charitable organization. | $2,500 |
| Friends of the Chicago RiverChicago, IL | To support the mission of the charitable organization. | $2,500 |
| Gigi's Playhouse Chicago LLCChicago, IL | To support the mission of the charitable organization. | $2,500 |
| Jcu Carroll FundUniversity Heights, OH | To support the mission of the charitable organization. | $2,500 |
| Long Beach Fire DepartmentLong Beach, CA | To support the mission of the charitable organization. | $2,500 |
| Peggy Noteabart Nature MuseumChicago, IL | To support the mission of the charitable organization. | $2,500 |
| Riverforest Public LibraryRiver Forest, IL | To support the mission of the charitable organization. | $2,500 |
| St Benedict ParishChicago, IL | To support the mission of the charitable organization. | $2,500 |
| Usopc - US Olympic & Paralympic Training CenterColorado Springs, CO | To support the mission of the charitable organization. | $2,500 |
| Animal Care LeagueOak Park, IL | To support the mission of the charitable organization. | $2,000 |
| Field MuseumChicago, IL | To support the mission of the charitable organization. | $2,000 |
| New MomsChicago, IL | To support the mission of the charitable organization. | $2,000 |
| Open Heart MagicChicago, IL | To support the mission of the charitable organization. | $2,000 |
| Sarah's InnForest Park, IL | To support the mission of the charitable organization. | $2,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House CharitiesChicago, IL | To support the mission of the charitable organization. | $1,000 |
By state: Illinois 42 · Indiana 3 · Maryland 1 · Ohio 2 · California 2 · Florida 1
About this foundation
Irish Woods Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Chicago, Illinois, administered in care of Irish Woods Foundation, tax-exempt since 2015. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Irish Woods Foundation accept grant applications?
No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.
How much does Irish Woods Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $955K across 54 grants, a median of $5,000.
Where does Irish Woods Foundation give?
Illinois (42 grants), Indiana (3 grants), Maryland (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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