Worthey Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Worthey Family Foundation is a private foundation in Birmingham, Alabama. In tax year 2025 it gave $83,000 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $4,000 and the largest $10,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$83,000
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$4,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$2.2 million
Giving in 2025 was down from $115,536 the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $108,000 | 20 | $1.7 million |
| 2024 | $115,536 | 23 | $1.9 million |
| 2025 | $83,000 | 15 | $2.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Katie W Worthey 1512 Blackhall Lane SE, Decatur, AL 35601 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (256) 350-8550 |
| What to submit | Application asks for applicant and parent contact information. Application asks for high school attended and the education institution to be attended under the scholarship. A copy of the admittance letter is require to be sumbitted to the selection committee. The application asks for educational goals and a copy of grade transcripts for any colleges attended. The application asks for financial justification by listing the specific uses of the scholarship money for such items as tuition, fees, books, room and board. The application asks for applicant and parent tax returns if claimed as a dependent on the parent's tax return. Application asks for employment history and references. Application asks for list of extracurricular activites, awards and honors, community service and career goals. |
| Deadlines | The submission deadline is march 15th. |
| Restrictions | Receipients must be a resident of limestone county, Alabama who have a financial need and demonstrate a dedication and commitment to obtaining a higher education. |
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Alabama.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 15 | $83,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Uab | $10,000 |
| Individual | Bham southern | $8,000 |
| Individual | Auburn | $8,000 |
| Individual | Univ of mobile | $8,000 |
| Individual | Marion military | $8,000 |
| Individual | Auburn | $5,000 |
| Individual | Una | $5,000 |
| Individual | Una | $4,000 |
| Individual | Una | $4,000 |
| Individual | Ccc | $4,000 |
| Individual | Ccc | $4,000 |
| Individual | Univ of michigan | $4,000 |
| Individual | Miss state | $4,000 |
| Individual | Calhoun | $4,000 |
| Individual | Ccc | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Lee W Reich
- James K Worthey
- Katie W Worthey
- Bill Hunt
Questions people ask
Does Worthey Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: The submission deadline is march 15th..
How much does Worthey Family Foundation give?
$83,000 in tax year 2025, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $4,000.
Who runs Worthey Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Lee W Reich (President), James K Worthey (Vice Preside), Katie W Worthey (Secretary) and Bill Hunt (Director).