Ruth H & Warren a Ellsworth Foundation
Historical FunderWorcester, Massachusetts · EIN 04-6113491 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$980K
Organizations funded60
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$23.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $20,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | SUMNER B TILTON JR |
|---|---|
| Address | 100 FRONT STREET 5TH FLOOR, WORCESTER MA 01608 |
| Phone | 5084598000 |
| Form and materials | A PROPOSAL SHOULD BE IN LETTER FORM AND INCLUDE THE GOALS OBJECTIVES OF THE REQUEST, WITH A PLAN FOR ACCOMPLISHING THE SAME. INCLUDE PROJECT BUDGET AND EVIDENCE OF 501(C)(3). |
| Deadlines | SUBMISSIONS MUST BE MADE PRIOR TO JUNE 1. |
| Restrictions | GRANTS ARE PROVIDED TO HEALTH, EDUCATIONAL, CULTURAL AND HUMAN SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS THAT ARE EXEMPT UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE IRS CODE AND BASED IN THE WORCESTER AREA. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
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 Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clark University | Worcester, MA | Charitable | $97,500 |
| Umas Memorial Health Care Inc | Worcester, MA | Charitable | $77,500 |
| United Way of Central Massachusetts | Worcester, MA | Charitable | $42,500 |
| Ecotarium | Worcester, MA | Charitable | $32,500 |
| Worcester Art Museum | Worcester, MA | Charitable | $31,250 |
| Nativity School of Worcester Inc | Worcester, MA | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts | Worcester, MA | Charitable | $27,500 |
| Barton Center for Diabetes Education Inc | North Oxford, MA | Charitable | $26,500 |
| YMCA of Central Massachusetts | Worcester, MA | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Planned Parenthood League of Mass | Boston, MA | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Centro Inc | Worcester, MA | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Quinsigamond Community College Fdn | Worcester, MA | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Worcester State College | Worcester, MA | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Family Services of Central Massachusetts | Worcester, MA | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Vna Care Network and Hospice Inc | Worcester, MA | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Ascentria Care Alliance | Worcester, MA | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Casa Project Inc | Worcester, MA | Charitable | $20,000 |
| The Bottom Line | Jamaica Plain, MA | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Regional Environmental Council Inc | Worcester, MA | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Meryl's Safe Haven | Worcester, MA | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Community Harvest Project Inc | North Grafton, MA | Charitable | $16,000 |
| Worcester Jewish Community Center | Massachusetts, MA | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Worcester | Worcester, MA | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Mass | Worcester, MA | Charitable | $15,000 |
| You Inc Fa Seven Hills Foundation | Worcester, MA | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Straight Ahead Ministries Inc | Worcester, MA | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Metrowestworcester | Worcester, MA | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Mechaincs Hall | Worcester, MA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Bancroft School | Worcester, MA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Easter Seals Massachusetts | Worcester, MA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Rachel's Table | Worcester, MA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Music Worcester Inc | Worcester, MA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Senior Connection Inc | Worcester, MA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Literacy Volunteers of Greater Worcester | Worcester, MA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Worcester Youth Center Inc | Worcester, MA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Southeast Asian Coalition | Worcester, MA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Devereux Massachusetts | Rutland, MA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Neads Inc | Princeton, MA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Detectogether Inc | Westborough, MA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Project New Hope | Worcester, MA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Pleasant Street Neighborhood Network Cen | Worcester, MA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Safe Exit Initiative | Worcester, MA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Our Bright Future Inc | Southbridge, MA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Community Health Awareness Network Grows | Worcester, MA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Shine Initiative | Worcester, MA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| The Wellstorm Inc | Southbridge, MA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Inner Voice Outer Change for Youth Inc | Leominster, MA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| American Red Cross-Central Massachusetts | West Boylston, MA | Charitable | $7,500 |
| Pride Productions | Worcester, MA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Worcester Regional Research Bureau | Worcester, MA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Seven Hills Foundation Inc | Worcester, MA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Audio Journal Inc | Worcester, MA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Dismas House of Massachusetts Inc | Worcester, MA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Massachusetts Symphony Orchestra | Worcester, MA | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Worcester Historical Museum | Worcester, MA | Charitable | $2,500 |
| The First Unitarian Church of Worcester | Worcester, MA | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Worcester Horticultural | Boylston, MA | Charitable | $1,250 |
| American Antiquarian Society | Worcester, MA | Charitable | $1,250 |
| Assumption University | Worcester, MA | Charitable | $1,250 |
| Worcester Public Library Fnd | Worcester, MA | Charitable | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $980,500 | 60 |
| 2024 | $923,000 | 48 |
| 2023 | $819,400 | 71 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611329349102461
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 04-6113491
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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