Susan & Bruce Worster Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Susan & Bruce Worster Foundation is a private foundation in Montecito, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $304,300 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $106,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$304,300
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$106,000
- Assets$6.2 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was up from $301,505 the year before.
0% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $301,505 | 11 | $5.5 million |
| 2024 | $304,300 | 11 | $6.2 million |
How to apply
Susan & Bruce Worster Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Susan & Bruce Worster Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 10 | $303,300 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Regents of the University of Ca | General use | $106,000 |
| Harvey Mudd College | General use | $88,300 |
| Santa Barbara Museum of Art | General use | $62,500 |
| Uc Santa Barbara Foundation | General use | $25,000 |
| Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History | General use | $10,000 |
| Santa Barbara Symphony | General use | $5,000 |
| J Paul Getty Trust | General use | $2,500 |
| Ensemble Theatre Company of Santa Barbara Inc | General use | $2,000 |
| Santa Barbara Foundation | General use | $1,000 |
| Wellesley College | General use | $1,000 |
| Occidental College | General use | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Bruce Worster
- Susan Worster
- Brian Lodge Worster
- Sara Worster Elkin
Questions people ask
Does Susan & Bruce Worster Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Susan & Bruce Worster Foundation give?
$304,300 in tax year 2024, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Susan & Bruce Worster Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Bruce Worster (President & Director), Susan Worster (Secretary (Thru 06/24) & Director), Brian Lodge Worster (Chief Financial Officer & Director) and Sara Worster Elkin (Secretary (As of 06/24) & Director).
What does Susan & Bruce Worster Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and arts and culture.