Worah Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyWilmington, Delaware · EIN 81-4548661 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2023)$606K
Organizations funded15
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$10.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $15,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2023 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
100% of grants went outside Delaware.
Grants paid in tax year 2023
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Chicago | Chicago, IL | Worah Family Professorship Fund | $500,000 |
| University of Chicago | Chicago, IL | PSD Dean's discretionary fund | $25,000 |
| San Jacinto Mountain Community Center Inc | Idyllwild, CA | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Think Together | Santa Ana, CA | Charitable Event | $15,000 |
| Illumination Foundation | Orange, CA | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Lafayette College | Easton, PA | Physics Department | $10,000 |
| Dhwani Academy of Percussion Music in the United S | Corona, CA | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Ektaa Center | Irvine, CA | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Laguna Canyon Foundation | Laguna Beach, CA | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| S Khanyile | Ann Arbor, MI | Short-term Emergency Assistance Grant | $5,000 |
| S Prajapati | Ypsilanti, MI | Short-term Emergency Assistance Grant | $5,000 |
| S Mirfeizi | Irvine, CA | Short-term Emergency Assistance Grant | $3,000 |
| M Khan | San Diego, CA | Short-term Emergency Assistance Grant | $1,500 |
| Chinmaya Mission Los Angeles | Tustin, CA | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Friends of San Jacinto Mountain County Parks | Idyllwild, CA | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $606,500 | 15 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2023, filed Dec 4, 2024 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202423399349100212
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 81-4548661
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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