Sarah H Woodruff Foundation
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 59-6123443 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$232K
Organizations funded19
Typical grant$7,500
Total assets$6.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $25,000.
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
100% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grace House in Brunswick | Brunswick, GA | General support | $30,000 |
| Skylark Clinic Inc | Brunswick, GA | General support | $30,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of the Plateau | Cashiers, NC | General support | $25,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity - Greene County | Greensboro, GA | General support | $25,000 |
| Lake Oconee Humane Society | Greensboro, GA | General support | $25,000 |
| Hold Fast Foundation | South Miami, FL | General support | $10,000 |
| Zoo Miami Foundation | Miami, FL | General support | $10,000 |
| Center for Great Apes | Wauchula, FL | General support | $10,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Miami | Miami, FL | General support | $7,500 |
| Camillus House | Miami, FL | General support | $7,500 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Greater Miami | Miami, FL | General support | $7,500 |
| Chapman Partnership | Miami, FL | General support | $7,500 |
| The Thillen Foundation | Greensboro, GA | General support | $7,500 |
| St Mary's Good Samaritan Foundation | Greensboro, GA | General support | $5,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeast Georgia | Brunswick, GA | General support | $5,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity - Glynn County | Brunswick, GA | General support | $5,000 |
| Casa Glynn Inc | Brunswick, GA | General support | $5,000 |
| The Gathering Place | Brunswick, GA | General support | $5,000 |
| St Simons Island Land Trust | St Simons Island, GA | General support | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $232,500 | 19 |
| 2024 | $201,000 | 16 |
| 2023 | $225,825 | 25 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 7, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621279349103187
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 59-6123443
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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