Private foundation · Traverse City, MI (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Worthington Family Foundation
In 2024 it gave 1 grant worth $25,000 to Tennessee groups. A typical grant was $25,000 (1 grant).
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 1 totaling $25,000
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $25,000 (1 grant)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $25,000, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Hamilton County · plus 10 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups? How we figure this
- 100% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 1 of 1.
- Total giving that year
- $245,510
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $246K | $25K | 1 |
| 2023 | $230K | — | 0 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
How to apply
- Contact
- Nan Worthington · Traverse city · (248) 267-3249
- What to send
- Requests for grants are processed on an annual basis. The submissions are carefully reviewed by the board of directors during may through early june, with the awards given by july 1. The requests should be made on the organization website at worthington-family-foundation.org.
- Deadlines
- Between february 1 and may 15
Next one: Feb 1, 2027 if the dates haven't changed since its 2024 filing - Limits
- Distributions can be used for the continuance and development of programs, extend assistance in the coordination of the work of the institution; and to aid in the planning and development of a general social welfare program which shall best fulfill the health, welfare, character building, and recreational needs of the institution. Detailed guidelines are found in the proposal request document.
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2024. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- Dr Ruth WorthingtonPresident
- Nancy WorthingtonSecretary
- Douglas WorthingtonTreasurer
As listed in its 2024 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- Support for k-12 education effors (1 grant)
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. Past winners are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Past winner | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scenic City Clay Arts | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Support for k-12 education effors | $25K |
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