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WOODS FUND OF CHICAGO

WOODS FUND OF CHICAGO

Chicago, IL, US
501(c)3
EIN
36-3917968
Open for Solicitation
Private Foundation
Regional Funder
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WOODS FUND OF CHICAGO

Chicago, IL, US
501(c)3
EIN
36-3917968
Open for Solicitation
Private Foundation
Regional Funder

Grant Application Instructions

Where to send applications
DEBORAH CLARK GRANTS MANAGER 200 WEST MADISON STREET 3RD FLOOR CHICAGO, IL, 60606 US 3126000948
Application format and required materials

SEE OUR WEBSITE HTTPS://WWW.WOODSFUND.ORG/OUR-GRANTS FOR FORMS AND MATERIALS

Submission deadlines
APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR ONE MONTH ANNUALLY IN FEBRUARY WITH GRANTS ANNOUNCED IN JULY.
Any restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, or kinds of institutions

WOODS FUND WORKS PRIMARILY AS A PARTNER WITH NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS TO FIGHT THE BRUTALITY OF POVERTY AND STRUCTURAL RACISM IN THE CHICAGO REGION. GRANTS ARE GENERALLY LIMITED TO NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS THAT OPERATE IN THE CHICAGO METROPOLITAN AREA AND ARE PRIMARILY PROVIDED TO ORGANIZATIONS LOCATED IN CHICAGO. WOODS FUND WILL ONLY PROVIDE GRANTS TO ORGANIZATIONS AS DESCRIBED IN SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OR HAVE A FISCAL SPONSOR. THE FISCAL SPONSOR AND ORGANIZATION'S MISSIONS SHOULD BE IN ALIGNMENT. NO GRANTS CAN BE MADE TO INDIVIDUALS. PLEASE NOTE THAT WFC REQUIRES ORGANIZATIONS TO ADHERE TO LOBBYING LIMITS ESTABLISHED BY THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT FOR ORGANIZATIONS WITH A 501(C)(3) DESIGNATION. PLEASE REFER TO THE INFORMATION PROVIDED ON THE BOLDERADVOCACY.ORG OF THE ALLIANCE FOR JUSTICE WEB SITE FOR A DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF REGULATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS FOR NONPROFITS ENGAGED IN ADVOCACY WORK. FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT HTTPS://WWW.WOODSFUND.ORG/OUR-GRANTS

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