#TeamSAAPRI would like to extend our deepest gratitude for Woods Fund Chicago's generous support and commitment to help us advance our mission. We are incredibly fortunate to be among this esteemed group of fellow grantees. Our funders' trust in our work not only provides essential resources but also inspires us to remain committed to our community-based research and advocacy for data equity to ensure our communities have equal access and representation to influence policy. #trustbasedphilanthropy #Makeadifference
Woods Fund Chicago announces the first grantmaking cycle of its scale in the foundation's history: $4.7+ million in grant awards to 96 organizations, coalitions, pooled funds, and capacity-building initiatives, with 69 organizations receiving multiyear, unrestricted general operating support in the form of $150,000 grants disbursed in three annual $50,000 installments — a total commitment of over $11.5 million through 2026. Learn more about our 2024 grantee partners and why we're prioritizing multiyear support, read our tribute to former WFC Treasurer Suzanne Boyle, explore our monthly recommended reading list, and more in our July newsletter: https://lnkd.in/g_-FqXXZ Photo credit: Live Free Illinois #GrantAnnouncement #TrustBasedPhilanthropy #CommunityOrganizing