The Woods Foundation
Historical FunderLincoln, Illinois · EIN 36-4196899 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,881 and $21,868.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | THE WOODS FOUNDATION |
|---|---|
| Address | 306 CLINTON ST, LINCOLN IL 62656 |
| Phone | 2177351234 |
| Form and materials | COMPLETED GRANT APPLICATION PROVIDED BY THE WOODS FOUNDATION. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
7% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Academic Development Institute | Lincoln, IL | Scholarship program | $141,916 |
| Timber Pointe Charitable Foundation | Bloomington, IL | Renovation & equipping woods center for programs | $72,500 |
| Lincoln Elementary School Dist #27 | Lincoln, IL | Logan county 5th grade field trip | $36,126 |
| Southern Il University | Edwardsville, IL | Scholarships | $35,429 |
| LincolnLogan Food Pantry | Lincoln, IL | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Community Action Partnership Central Il | Lincoln, IL | Meals on wheels equipment | $25,000 |
| Illinois College | Jacksonville, IL | College scholarships | $21,868 |
| Illinois Wesleyan University | Bloomington, IL | Tuition | $18,956 |
| Belmont University | Nashville, TN | School scholarships | $14,598 |
| Monmouth College | Monmouth, IL | Education | $14,470 |
| St Claras Manor Inc | Lincoln, IL | New nursing home & unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Senior Citizens of Logan County Inc | Lincoln, IL | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Lincoln Memorial Foundation | Lincoln, IL | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| The V Foundation | Cary, NC | Cancer research | $10,000 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities | Peoria, IL | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Illinois State University | Normal, IL | College scholarships | $9,186 |
| Parkland College | Champaign, IL | Tuition | $8,430 |
| Western Il University | Macomb, IL | College scholarships | $7,055 |
| Junior Achievement of Cent Il | Peoria Heights, IL | Classroom programs in logan county | $7,000 |
| Knox College | Galesburg, IL | Education | $6,148 |
| Univ of Il Springfield | Springfield, IL | Scholarships | $5,881 |
| Il Valley Public Telecom Corp Wtvp | Peoria, IL | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Humane Society of Logan County | Lincoln, IL | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Land of Lincoln Honor Flight | Springfield, IL | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Lincoln, IL | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| University of Il Foundation | Urbana, IL | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Millikin University | Decatur, IL | College scholarship | $4,894 |
The return also lists 5 grants to individuals ($330,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $864,457 | 32 |
| 2024 | $769,296 | 29 |
| 2023 | $755,787 | 36 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 29, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621199349101607
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-4196899
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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