Irish Woods Foundation
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 47-2618552 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$955K
Organizations funded54
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$23.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $15,000.
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
22% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| LA Lumiere School | LA Porte, IN | To support the mission of the charitable organization. | $200,000 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | Bethesda, MD | To support the mission of the charitable organization. | $130,000 |
| Chicago Jesuit Academy | Chicago, IL | To support the mission of the charitable organization. | $75,000 |
| Block Club Chicago | Chicago, IL | To support the mission of the charitable organization. | $50,000 |
| Lurie Children's Hospital | Chicago, IL | To support the mission of the charitable organization. | $50,000 |
| Misercordia Foundation | Chicago, IL | To support the mission of the charitable organization. | $40,000 |
| Rebuilding Together Metro Chicago | Chicago, IL | To support the mission of the charitable organization. | $40,000 |
| St Benedict School Annual Fund | Chicago, IL | To support the mission of the charitable organization. | $35,000 |
| After School Matters | Chicago, IL | To support the mission of the charitable organization. | $30,000 |
| St Ignatius College Prep | Chicago, IL | To support the mission of the charitable organization. | $30,000 |
| Share Foundation With the Handicapped | LA Porte, IN | To support the mission of the charitable organization. | $25,000 |
| St Giles School | Oak Park, IL | To support the mission of the charitable organization. | $20,000 |
| Wolcott College Prep | Chicago, IL | To support the mission of the charitable organization. | $20,000 |
| The Greater Chicago Food Depository | Chicago, IL | To support the mission of the charitable organization. | $15,000 |
| Beyond Hunger | Oak Park, IL | To support the mission of the charitable organization. | $13,000 |
| Mercy Home for Boys and Girls | Chicago, IL | To support the mission of the charitable organization. | $13,000 |
| Western Reserve Academy | Hudson, OH | To support the mission of the charitable organization. | $12,000 |
| Anthony Rizzo Family Foundation | Coconut Creek, FL | To support the mission of the charitable organization. | $10,000 |
| Marillac St Vincent | Chicago, IL | To support the mission of the charitable organization. | $10,000 |
| Santa Clara University | Santa Clara, CA | To support the mission of the charitable organization. | $10,000 |
| St Giles Parish | Oak Park, IL | To support the mission of the charitable organization. | $10,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Laporte County | Michigan City, IN | To support the mission of the charitable organization. | $5,000 |
| Brookfield Zoo | Brookfield, IL | To support the mission of the charitable organization. | $5,000 |
| Cure | Woodridge, IL | To support the mission of the charitable organization. | $5,000 |
| Housing Forward | Maywood, IL | To support the mission of the charitable organization. | $5,000 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | Chicago, IL | To support the mission of the charitable organization. | $5,000 |
| Lincoln Park Zoo | Chicago, IL | To support the mission of the charitable organization. | $5,000 |
| Museum of Science & Industry | Chicago, IL | To support the mission of the charitable organization. | $5,000 |
| Opportunity Knocks | River Forest, IL | To support the mission of the charitable organization. | $5,000 |
| Shedd Aquarium | Chicago, IL | To support the mission of the charitable organization. | $5,000 |
| Special Children's Charities | Lakewood, NJ | To support the mission of the charitable organization. | $5,000 |
| Special Olympics of Illinois | Chicago, IL | To support the mission of the charitable organization. | $5,000 |
| Summer of a Lifetime | Chicago, IL | To support the mission of the charitable organization. | $5,000 |
| The Adler Planetarium | Chicago, IL | To support the mission of the charitable organization. | $5,000 |
| The All Stars Projects | Chicago, IL | To support the mission of the charitable organization. | $5,000 |
| Wttw | Chicago, IL | To support the mission of the charitable organization. | $5,000 |
| Holy Family Preservation Society | Chicago, IL | To support the mission of the charitable organization. | $3,000 |
| Oak Park Infant Welfare Society | Oak Park, IL | To support the mission of the charitable organization. | $3,000 |
| Best Buddies Illinois | Chicago, IL | To support the mission of the charitable organization. | $2,500 |
| Breakthrough Tid | New York, NY | To support the mission of the charitable organization. | $2,500 |
| Friends of the Chicago River | Chicago, IL | To support the mission of the charitable organization. | $2,500 |
| Gigi's Playhouse Chicago LLC | Chicago, IL | To support the mission of the charitable organization. | $2,500 |
| Jcu Carroll Fund | University Heights, OH | To support the mission of the charitable organization. | $2,500 |
| Long Beach Fire Department | Long Beach, CA | To support the mission of the charitable organization. | $2,500 |
| Peggy Noteabart Nature Museum | Chicago, IL | To support the mission of the charitable organization. | $2,500 |
| Riverforest Public Library | River Forest, IL | To support the mission of the charitable organization. | $2,500 |
| St Benedict Parish | Chicago, IL | To support the mission of the charitable organization. | $2,500 |
| Usopc - US Olympic & Paralympic Training Center | Colorado Springs, CO | To support the mission of the charitable organization. | $2,500 |
| Animal Care League | Oak Park, IL | To support the mission of the charitable organization. | $2,000 |
| Field Museum | Chicago, IL | To support the mission of the charitable organization. | $2,000 |
| New Moms | Chicago, IL | To support the mission of the charitable organization. | $2,000 |
| Open Heart Magic | Chicago, IL | To support the mission of the charitable organization. | $2,000 |
| Sarah's Inn | Forest Park, IL | To support the mission of the charitable organization. | $2,000 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities | Chicago, IL | To support the mission of the charitable organization. | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $955,000 | 54 |
| 2024 | $844,500 | 45 |
| 2023 | $773,200 | 44 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621359349103992
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-2618552
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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