Organizations
Get to know the work.
This page introduces organizations connected with the Woods family’s giving, highlighting their missions, communities, and the people doing the work.
Organizations making a difference
Meaningful work begins with people who care deeply about their communities.
Across the places where Woods Canopy focuses its giving, nonprofit organizations bring together dedicated people, local knowledge, and a shared commitment to expanding opportunity.
The fund supports organizations whose work reflects the values and experiences that inspired its creation.
As announcements are approved, this page will introduce the organizations, their missions, and the communities they serve.
Organization profiles
Profiles and announcements will appear here as they become available.
An organization’s inclusion on this website is not a condition of support. Any participation in publicity is voluntary and separate from funding.
About the fund
A few useful details.
What is the Woods Canopy Fund?
The Woods Canopy Fund is the personal family donor-advised fund of Lauren Dominique Woods and Eugene A. “Gene” Woods.
Is this part of Advocate Health’s philanthropy?
The fund represents the personal family giving of Lauren Dominique Woods and Eugene A. Woods, separate from Advocate Health’s institutional philanthropy. Advocate Health does not fund or administer the Woods Canopy Fund, select its recipients, or endorse individual family grants.
Can organizations request funding?
The Woods Canopy Fund is a donor-advised fund. The fund does not consider unsolicited requests for funding.