Worthington Family Foundation
Historical FunderTraverse City, Michigan · EIN 26-4445573 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $14,000 and $29,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | NAN WORTHINGTON |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 4311, TRAVERSE CITY MI 49685 |
| Phone | 2482673249 |
| Form and materials | REQUESTS FOR GRANTS ARE PROCESSED ON AN ANNUAL BASIS. THE SUBMISSIONS ARE CAREFULLY REVIEWED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS DURING MAY THROUGH EARLY JUNE, WITH THE AWARDS GIVEN BY JULY 1. THE REQUESTS SHOULD BE MADE ON THE ORGANIZATION WEBSITE AT WORTHINGTON-FAMILY-FOUNDATION.ORG. |
| Deadlines | BETWEEN FEBRUARY 1 AND MAY 15 |
| Restrictions | DISTRIBUTIONS CAN BE USED FOR THE CONTINUANCE AND DEVELOPMENT OF PROGRAMS, EXTEND ASSISTANCE IN THE COORDINATION OF THE WORK OF THE INSTITUTION; AND TO AID IN THE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT OF A GENERAL SOCIAL WELFARE PROGRAM WHICH SHALL BEST FULFILL THE HEALTH, WELFARE, CHARACTER BUILDING, AND RECREATIONAL NEEDS OF THE INSTITUTION. DETAILED GUIDELINES ARE FOUND IN THE PROPOSAL REQUEST DOCUMENT. |
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
27% of grants went outside Michigan.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Town Playhouse | Traverse City, MI | Underwrite current and new programs | $46,615 |
| Msu Opera Theatre | East Lansing, MI | Student educational opportunities | $33,500 |
| Pewabic Pottery | Detroit, MI | Provide art/culture to underserved | $29,000 |
| Inland Seas Education Association | Suttons Bay, MI | Hands on school programs | $25,000 |
| Scenic City Clay Arts | Chattanooga, TN | Support for K-12 education effors | $25,000 |
| Au Sable Institute | Mancelona, MI | Kids program reys | $20,000 |
| W Virginia Symphony Orchestra | Charleston, WV | String ed. - uderserved w va youth | $20,000 |
| Ecology Center | Ann Arbor, MI | Enviornmental education programs | $18,395 |
| Washtenaw International High School | Ypsilanti, MI | Support music program excellence | $14,000 |
| Seeds | Traverse City, MI | Share ecologic knowledge in schools | $9,000 |
| Arching Oaks Japanese Art Center | Eustis, FL | Youth art program-japan awareness | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $245,510 | 11 |
| 2023 | $230,272 | 11 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 15, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202511359349102366
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-4445573
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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