W F Foundation
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 36-4189166 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$345K
Organizations funded33
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$9.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $4,500 and $10,000.
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
81% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ucsf Foundation | San Francisco, CA | To further the mission of the donee | $50,000 |
| Meadow Club Foundation | Fairfax, CA | To further the mission of the donee | $40,000 |
| Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago Foundation | Chicago, IL | To further the mission of the donee | $25,000 |
| Musc Foundation | Charleston, SC | To further the mission of the donee | $25,000 |
| Folds of Honor Foundation | Owasso, OK | To further the mission of the donee | $20,000 |
| Denison University | Granville, OH | To further the mission of the donee | $12,000 |
| Southern Methodist University | Dallas, TX | To further the mission of the donee | $12,000 |
| 626 Landmark Foundation | Chicago, IL | To further the mission of the donee | $10,000 |
| Adopt a Family of Marin | San Rafael, CA | To further the mission of the donee | $10,000 |
| Charleston Literary Festival | Charleston, SC | To further the mission of the donee | $10,000 |
| Gibbs Museum of Art | Charleston, SC | To further the mission of the donee | $10,000 |
| Michael J Fox Foundation | Hagerstown, MD | To further the mission of the donee | $10,000 |
| Pacific Legal Foundation | Sacramento, CA | To further the mission of the donee | $10,000 |
| Parasol Tahoe Community Foundation | Incline Village, NV | To further the mission of the donee | $10,000 |
| Preservation Society of Charleston | Charleston, SC | To further the mission of the donee | $10,000 |
| The Chicago Community Foundation | Chicago, IL | To further the mission of the donee | $10,000 |
| Visitation Annual Fund | Los Angeles, CA | To further the mission of the donee | $10,000 |
| Historic Charleston Foundation | Charleston, SC | To further the mission of the donee | $7,500 |
| Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy | Washington, DC | To further the mission of the donee | $5,000 |
| Charleston Library Society | Charleston, SC | To further the mission of the donee | $5,000 |
| Duke University | Durham, NC | To further the mission of the donee | $5,000 |
| Make a Wish Greater Bay Area | Oakland, CA | To further the mission of the donee | $5,000 |
| Northwestern University | Evanston, IL | To further the mission of the donee | $5,000 |
| Prostate Cancer Foundation | Santa Monica, CA | To further the mission of the donee | $5,000 |
| Charleston Giallard Center | Charleston, SC | To further the mission of the donee | $4,500 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | Washington, DC | To further the mission of the donee | $4,000 |
| Catholic Charities of Chicago | Chicago, IL | To further the mission of the donee | $2,500 |
| Raphael House of San Francisco | San Francisco, CA | To further the mission of the donee | $2,500 |
| Sf Marin Food Bank | San Francisco, CA | To further the mission of the donee | $2,500 |
| Youth in Arts | San Rafael, CA | To further the mission of the donee | $2,500 |
| Lincoln Park Zoo | Chicago, IL | To further the mission of the donee | $2,000 |
| The Drayton Hall Fund | Charleston, SC | To further the mission of the donee | $2,000 |
| Larkspur Community Foundation | Larkspur, CA | To further the mission of the donee | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $345,000 | 33 |
| 2024 | $317,000 | 28 |
| 2023 | $323,000 | 24 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621359349102012
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-4189166
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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