WORTHINGTON FAMILY FOUNDATION
https://WWW.WORTHINGTON-FAMILY-FOUNDATION.ORGTotal Given 2016–2023
$1.8M
74 grants · $219K avg/year
based on 8 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$100K+/yr
local funder
capacity
$20K
typical small grants · $12K–$33K
grant size
50%
supporter · 14/28 multi-year
repeat
$5.6M
Assets · 2021
28
Distinct recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
NAN WORTHINGTON
Phone
5172904098
Deadlines
BETWEEN FEBRUARY 1 AND MAY 15
How to Apply
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.
Restrictions
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.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $243K | $4.5M | $177K | 9 |
| 2017 | $253K | $4.8M | $206K | 10 |
| 2018 | $245K | $4.4M | $321K | 8 |
| 2020 | $254K | $5.2M | $238K | 10 |
| 2021 | $301K | $5.6M | $626K | 14 |
| 2022 | $224K | $4.4M | $440K | 12 |
| 2023 | $230K | $4.6M | $250K | 11 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 74 grants on record
Minimum
$5K
25th Pctl
$12K
Median
$20K
Average
$24K
75th Pctl
$33K
Maximum
$70K
Geographic Distribution
Key Personnel
| Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| DR RUTH WORTHINGTON | PRESIDENT | — |
| NANCY WORTHINGTON | SECRETARY | — |
| DOUGLAS WORTHINGTON | TREASURER | — |
| NANCY B WORTHINGTON | SECRETARY | — |
| WILLIAM R WORTHINGTON JR | VICE PRESIDE | — |
| DOUGLAS R WORTHINGTON | TREASURER | — |
| DR RUTH A WORTHINGTON | PRESIDENT | — |
Grants Awarded (74 total)
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OLD TOWN PLAYHOUSE | TRAVERSE CITY, MI | $69,956 | UNDERWRITE CURRENT AND NEW PROGRAMS | 2016 |
| PEWABIC POTTERY | DETROIT, MI | $50,000 | MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT, STAFF & RESOURCE | 2018 |
| PEWABIC POTTERY | DETROIT, MI | $50,000 | RENOVATION OF OUTDOOR EDUCATION CT. | 2016 |
| PEWABIC POTTERY | DETROIT, MI | $50,000 | RENOVATION OF OUTDOOR EDUCATION CT. | 2017 |
| PEWABIC POTTERY | DETROIT, MI | $50,000 | PROVIDE ART/CULTURE TO UNDERSERVED | 2022 |
| PEWABIC POTTERY | DETROIT, MI | $50,000 | PROVIDE ART/CULTURE TO UNDERSERVED | 2021 |
| OLD TOWN PLAYHOUSE | TRAVERSE CITY, MI | $43,949 | UNDERWRITE CURRENT AND NEW PROGRAMS | 2018 |
| OLD TOWN PLAYHOUSE | TRAVERSE CITY, MI | $40,330 | UNDERWRITE CURRENT AND NEW PROGRAMS | 2017 |
| PEWABIC POTTERY | DETROIT, MI | $40,000 | PROVIDE ART/CULTURE TO UNDERSERVED | 2020 |
| OLD TOWN PLAYHOUSE | TRAVERSE CITY, MI | $38,773 | UNDERWRITE CURRENT AND NEW PROGRAMS | 2023 |
| MICHIGAN OPERA THEATRE | DETROIT, MI | $35,000 | LOW INCOME STUDENTS OPERA EXPERIENCE | 2021 |
| DETROIT OPERA THEATRE | DETROIT, MI | $35,000 | LOW INCOME STUDENTS OPERA EXPERIENCE | 2023 |
| MICHIGAN OPERA THEATRE | DETROIT, MI | $35,000 | LOW INCOME STUDENTS OPERA EXPERIENCE | 2020 |
| OLD TOWN PLAYHOUSE | TRAVERSE CITY, MI | $34,980 | UNDERWRITE CURRENT AND NEW PROGRAMS | 2021 |
| OLD TOWN PLAYHOUSE | TRAVERSE CITY, MI | $34,275 | UNDERWRITE CURRENT AND NEW PROGRAMS | 2020 |
| MSU OPERA THEATRE | EAST LANSING, MI | $33,500 | STUDENT EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES | 2020 |
| MSU OPERA THEATRE | EAST LANSING, MI | $33,500 | STUDENT EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES | 2021 |
| MSU OPERA THEATRE | EAST LANSING, MI | $33,500 | STUDENT EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES | 2023 |
| MSU OPERA THEATRE | EAST LANSING, MI | $33,000 | STUDENT EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES | 2022 |
| ECOLOGY CENTER | ANN ARBOR, MI | $32,000 | EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS, EDUC CURRICUL | 2018 |
| MICHIGAN OPERA THEATRE | DETROIT, MI | $32,000 | LOW INCOME STUDENTS OPERA EXPERIENCE | 2018 |
| MSU OPERA THEATRE | EAST LANSING, MI | $30,500 | COSTUME, MUSICAL SUPPORT & OUTREACH | 2018 |
| MSU OPERA THEATRE | EAST LANSING, MI | $30,000 | COSTUME, MUSICAL SUPPORT & OUTREACH | 2017 |
| MICHIGAN OPERA THEATRE | DETROIT, MI | $30,000 | LOW INCOME STUDENTS OPERA EXPERIENCE | 2016 |
| MICHIGAN OPERA THEATRE | DETROIT, MI | $30,000 | LOW INCOME STUDENTS OPERA EXPERIENCE | 2017 |