Ruby and Ernest Mcswain Worthy Lands Tr
Invitation OnlySanford, North Carolina · EIN 46-7170073 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$957K
Organizations funded28
Typical grant$20,000
Total assets$33.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $32,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside North Carolina.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| City of Sanford | Sanford, NC | Fund recipient's exempt purpose | $250,000 |
| Outreach Mission | Sanford, NC | Fund recipient's exempt purpose | $110,000 |
| Food Bank of Central and Eastern Nc | Raleigh, NC | Fund recipient's exempt purpose | $75,000 |
| Lee County Education Foundation | Sanford, NC | Fund recipient's exempt purpose | $50,000 |
| Ncsu - Nc Veterinary Medical Foundation | Raleigh, NC | Fund recipient's exempt purpose | $50,000 |
| Temple Theatre | Sanford, NC | Fund recipient's exempt purpose | $50,000 |
| Salvation Army | Sanford, NC | Fund recipient's exempt purpose | $35,000 |
| Sanford Brush & Palette Club | Sanford, NC | Fund recipeint's exempt purpose | $32,000 |
| American Red Cross | Raleigh, NC | Fund recipient's exempt purpose | $25,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Central Carolina | Sanford, NC | Fund recipient's exempt purpose | $25,000 |
| Bread of Life Ministry of Sanford | Sanford, NC | Fund recipient's exempt purpose | $25,000 |
| Ingram Family YMCA | Sanford, NC | Fund recipient's exempt purpose | $25,000 |
| Breadbasket of Sanford | Sanford, NC | Fund recipient's exempt purpose | $20,000 |
| Christians United Outreach Center | Sanford, NC | Fund recipient's exempt purpose | $20,000 |
| Enrichment Center of Lee County | Sanford, NC | Fund recipient's exempt purpose | $20,000 |
| Foster Parent Association | Sanford, NC | Fund recipient's exempt purpose | $20,000 |
| Lee County Haven | Sanford, NC | Fund recipient's exempt purpose | $20,000 |
| Meals on Wheels | Sanford, NC | Fund recipient's exempt purpose | $20,000 |
| Carolina Animal Rescue & Adoption | Sanford, NC | Fund recipient's exempt purpose | $15,000 |
| Baptist on Mission | Cary, NC | Fund recipient's exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| First Baptist Church | Sanford, NC | Fund recipient's exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Helping Hands Clinic | Sanford, NC | Fund recipient's exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Holly's Nest | Sanford, NC | Fund recipient's exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Family Promise | Sanford, NC | Fund recipient's exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Cccc Foundation | Sanford, NC | Fund recipient's exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Floyd L Knight School | Sanford, NC | Fund recipient's exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Unc Health Foundation | Chapel Hill, NC | Fund recipient's exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Best Friend Pet Adoption | Cary, NC | Fund recipient's exempt purpose | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $957,000 | 28 |
| 2023 | $1,240,000 | 26 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jul 8, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202501899349100700
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 46-7170073
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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