Herbert A. and Adrian W. Woods Foundation
/OVERVIEW: The Herbert A. and Adrian W. Woods Foundation supports children, the poor, the Episcopal Church, arts and culture, animal welfare and people who are ill or disabled in the St. Louis, Missouri area.
FUNDING AREAS: Children, the poor, the Episcopal Church, arts and culture, animal welfare, people who are ill or disabled
IP TAKE: This funder has many interests in the St. Louis area and offers various kinds of support for local groups.
PROFILE: Established in 1999, the Herbert A. and Adrian W. Woods Foundation is a private foundation that is managed by Bank of America Philanthropic Solutions’ Illinois office. The Woods couple had a long history of giving in the St. Louis, Missouri community and wished to continue that legacy by creating this foundation. The foundation formed upon Mrs. Woods’ death. It funds local efforts for children, the poor, the Episcopal Church, arts and culture, animal welfare and people who are ill or disabled.
The Herbert A. and Adrian W. Woods Foundation closely follow the interests of founders. Grants often go towards services for children who have been abused, neglected or are otherwise troubled. Human services grants go to efforts for the poor, victims of illnesses and disability-related research. Religious grants focus specifically on the Episcopal Church, as well as its affiliates and outreach programs. Arts and culture grants assist groups in the St. Louis metropolitan area, while animal welfare grants have a broader reach throughout Missouri. The Woods Foundation provides grants for special projects, capital campaigns, challenge and matching grants and general operating support. However, it does not provide multi-year grants or endowment creation or funding.
Grants range between about $5,000 and $25,000. Learn more about this funder’s local giving by examining its recent tax records. Grantmaking focuses on the city of St. Louis, Missouri. Past local grantees include Foster Care Coalition of Greater St. Louis, Wings of Hope and Beyond Housing.
This foundation accepts unsolicited grant applications from nonprofits. Grantseekers should submit applications through the Bank of America online system. The application deadline is September 1, and the foundation makes final grant decisions by November 30. Direct general questions to the staff at ilgrantmaking@bankofamerica.com or 312-828-8166.
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