David B and Pamela M Waud Foundation
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 26-3875836 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$898K
Organizations funded15
Typical grant$43,950
Total assets$3.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $33,338 and $91,452.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
20% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Church of the Holy Spirit | Lake Forest, IL | General operating fund | $126,457 |
| St Leonard's Ministries | Chicago, IL | General operating fund | $95,872 |
| Church of the Holy Spirit | Lake Forest, IL | General operating fund | $91,452 |
| St Leonard's Ministries | Chicago, IL | General operating fund | $91,452 |
| Church of the Holy Spirit | Lake Forest, IL | General operating fund | $86,189 |
| Church of the Holy Spirit | Lake Forest, IL | General operating fund | $85,437 |
| Lake Forest Open Lands | Lake Forest, IL | General operating fund | $51,142 |
| Church of the Holy Spirit | Lake Forest, IL | General operating fund | $43,950 |
| St Leonard's Ministries | Chicago, IL | General operating fund | $43,950 |
| St Leonard's Ministries | Chicago, IL | General operating fund | $39,626 |
| Orphan of the Storm | Riverwoods, IL | General operating fund | $34,867 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Arlington, VA | General operating fund | $33,338 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Arlington, VA | General operating fund | $32,295 |
| Bernies Book Bank | Lake Bluff, IL | General operating fund | $25,000 |
| Parkinson's Foundation | Miami, FL | General operating fund | $17,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $898,027 | 15 |
| 2024 | $697,641 | 12 |
| 2023 | $625,688 | 5 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601339349103320
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-3875836
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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