Richard G Wood Forreston High School Scholarship Fund
Invitation OnlyRockford, Illinois · EIN 81-6982032 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$64K
Organizations funded8
Typical grant$5,600
Total assets$1.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,500 and $10,742.
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
37% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Wisconsin Platteville | Platteville, WI | Scholarship distribution | $16,129 |
| Iowa State University | Ames, IA | Scholarship distribution | $11,016 |
| University of Illinois | Urbana, IL | Scholarship distribution | $10,742 |
| Highland Community College | Freeport, IL | Scholarship distribution | $8,615 |
| Bradley University | Peoria, IL | Scholarship distributionscholarship distribution | $5,600 |
| Depaul University | Chicago, IL | Scholarship distribution | $5,115 |
| Northern Illinois University | Dekalb, IL | Scholarship distribution | $3,500 |
| University of Wisconsin Stevens Point | Stevens Point, WI | Scholarship distribution | $3,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $64,217 | 8 |
| 2024 | $65,773 | 9 |
| 2023 | $61,850 | 10 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621359349100102
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 81-6982032
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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