Worthings Scholarship Fund
Historical FunderDallas, Texas · EIN 74-1160916 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $3,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | DR TEDDY MCDAVID PROGRAM COORDINA |
|---|---|
| Address | WORTHING SCHOLARS 3746 CHARLESTON, HOUSTON TX 77021 |
| Phone | 7137484679 |
| N/A | |
| Form and materials | APPLICATION SHOULD INCLUDE THE STUDENT'S NAME, ADDRESS, GRADES, AND PERSONAL INFORMATION SUCH AS FAMILY HISTORY AND INCOME |
| Deadlines | APPROXIMATELY MAY 1 FOR THE FOLLOWING FALL SEMESTER |
| Restrictions | APPLICANT MUST MEET FIVE CRITERIA: (1) GRADUATE FROM HOUSTON SCHOOLS, (2) ATTEND AN ACCREDITED COLLEGE, (3) MAINTAIN A C AVERAGE IN COLLEGE, (4) BE A FULL TIME STUDENT, (5) SUBMIT GRADES TO TRUSTEE EACH YEAR |
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
70% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Houston | Houston, TX | Scholarships | $50,500 |
| University of Texas Austin | Austin, TX | Scholarships | $21,000 |
| Texas A&m University | College Station, TX | Scholarships | $20,000 |
| Texas State University | San Marcos, TX | Scholarships | $15,000 |
| Howard University | Washington, DC | Scholarships | $13,000 |
| Texas Southern University | Houston, TX | Scholarships | $9,000 |
| Prairie View A&m University | Prairie View, TX | Scholarships | $9,000 |
| Colby College | Waterville, ME | Scholarships | $3,000 |
| Northeastern University | Boston, MA | Scholarships | $3,000 |
| Amherst College | Amherst, MA | Scholarships | $3,000 |
| Yale University | New Haven, CT | Scholarships | $3,000 |
| Suny at Purchase College | Purchase, NY | Scholarships | $3,000 |
| Dickinson College | Carlisle, PA | Scholarships | $3,000 |
| US Naval Academy | Naval Academy, RI | Scholarships | $3,000 |
| Lehigh University | Bethlehem, PA | Scholarships | $3,000 |
| Case Western University | Cleveland, OH | Scholarships | $3,000 |
| Macalester College | St Paul, MN | Scholarships | $3,000 |
| Carleton College | Northfield, MN | Scholarships | $3,000 |
| St Louis University | St Louis, MO | Scholarships | $3,000 |
| University of Kansas | Lawrence, KS | Scholarships | $3,000 |
| The Catholic University of America | Washington, DC | Scholarships | $3,000 |
| Spelman College | Atlanta, GA | Scholarships | $3,000 |
| Emory University | Atlanta, GA | Scholarships | $3,000 |
| Clark Atlanta University | Atlanta, GA | Scholarships | $3,000 |
| Louisiana Christian University | Pineville, LA | Scholarships | $3,000 |
| Xavier University of Louisiana | New Orleans, LA | Scholarships | $3,000 |
| Lamar University | Beaumont, TX | Scholarships | $3,000 |
| Sam Houston State Univ | Huntsville, TX | Scholarships | $3,000 |
| Baylor University | Waco, TX | Scholarships | $3,000 |
| University of California Santa Barbara | Santa Barbara, CA | Scholarships | $3,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $206,500 | 30 |
| 2023 | $184,000 | 39 |
| 2022 | $134,000 | 35 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Dec 2, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533369349101453
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 74-1160916
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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