Working Theory Foundation
Invitation OnlyWilmington, Delaware · EIN 85-3325872 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$462K
Organizations funded17
Typical grant$7,500
Total assets$3.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $25,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breakthrough T1d | Hagerstown, MD | Charitable Event | $200,000 |
| Colorectal Cancer Alliance Inc | Washington, DC | 2025 Blue Hope Bash | $50,000 |
| Starting Point Services for Victims of Domestic an | Conway, NH | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Town of Lancaster | Lancaster, NH | Affordable housing project | $50,000 |
| Connie Rice Institute for Urban Peace | Los Angeles, CA | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Honor Foundation | San Diego, CA | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Thomas Jefferson University | Philadelphia, PA | 2026 Gozon Compassionate Awards fund | $15,000 |
| Commonweal | Bolinas, CA | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Camc Foundation Inc | Charleston, WV | Medical Education | $7,500 |
| Childrens Hospital Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA | Children's Fund | $7,500 |
| American Academy of Hospice & Palliative Medicine | Schaumburg, IL | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Capital Hospice | Temple Terr, FL | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Health in Aging Foundation | New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Integral Yoga Institute of Californa Inc | San Francisco, CA | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Iona Senior Services | Washington, DC | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| The Foundation for Post-Acute and Long-Term Care M | Columbia, MD | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Eaton Village Preservation Society | Eaton Center, NH | Merchandising/Marketing fund | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $462,500 | 17 |
| 2024 | $29,000 | 3 |
| 2023 | $347,500 | 6 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601339349104695
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 85-3325872
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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