Woravka Family Foundation for Children
Preselected recipients only
Woravka Family Foundation for Children is a private foundation in Huntington Beach, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $188,000 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $40,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$188,000
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$40,000
- Assets$4.0 million
- New grantees18%
Giving in 2025 was up from $165,000 the year before.
18% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $145,000 | 13 | $2.8 million |
| 2024 | $165,000 | 14 | $3.3 million |
| 2025 | $188,000 | 17 | $4.0 million |
How to apply
Woravka Family Foundation for Children 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 Woravka Family Foundation for Children funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 12 | $133,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $25,000 |
| Georgia | 2 | $15,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Waymakers HB Youth Shelter | Amount used for a caring and healing home which provides emergency shelter for runaway, homeless, abused, and at-risk youth ages 11-17 | $40,000 |
| Padua Franciscan High School | Amount used to educate young men and women within a community where all are challenged to achieve academic excellence and to live out a lifelong commitment to christ in holiness and learning. | $25,000 |
| Laguna Beach Educational Foundation | Amounts to be used to raise monney for laguna beach schools | $15,000 |
| Robyne's Nest | Amount to be used to provide at-risk & homeless high school students, who are alcohol and drug free with little to no parental support, in the huntington beach high school district & newport mesa high schools, with the resources and support to complete high school and pursue a path to self-sufficiency through college, trade school or military options. | $15,000 |
| Oakview Comunidad | Amounts used to support the oak view community with weekly food drives, back to school supplies, clothing, and diapers | $15,000 |
| Court Appointed Special Advocates of Orange County(casa) | Amount to be used for providing quality mentoring and advocacy for children through a unique one-on-one relationship between a trained and supervised court appointed volunteer and an abused, abandoned, or neglected child. | $10,000 |
| Andrew Pstewart Center | Amount to be used to provide educational initiative,spiritual enrichment opportunities, and wellness resources for the children in the pittsburg communities. | $10,000 |
| Orangewood Foundation | Amounts to be used for scholarship and grants program for foster youth. Financial assistance so the foster youty may participate in normalizing childhood activities, such as afterschool sports, and summer camps. | $10,000 |
| Therapeutic Riding Center of HB | Amount used to empower people with physical and developmental challenges to discover their greatest strengths and gain a sense of self-confidence and self-reliance through the special relationship with a horse. | $10,000 |
| Blood Cancer United | Amounts used to cure blood cancer, improve the quality of life for patients and their families, and enable patients to gain more than one million years of life by 2040 | $10,000 |
| Children's Hope International Literacy & Development (Child) | Amount to be used to help deliver critically needed aid and services, and support ongoing programs for children and families here and around the world in the areas of education, hunger relief, medical assistance, self-sufficiency and disaster relief. | $5,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of America | Amount used to to enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. | $5,000 |
| Hamilton High Alumni Association | Amount to be used to fund enhanced educational opportunities and experiences for current students, to support teachers and administrators in their effort to provide a quality education at hamilton, to provide scholarship support for graduates seeking higher education, and to reconnect the alumni and strengthen ties among them and with the school community." | $5,000 |
| Gigi's Playhouse | Amount used to change the way the world views down syndrome and to send a global message of acceptance for all. | $5,000 |
| Brynn Wheeler Foundation | Amounts used for improving the quality of life for children with cancer and their families | $5,000 |
| Jessie Rees Foundation | Amount to be used to help children with cancer | $1,500 |
| Dana Point Womens Club | Amounts used to strengthen the community by supporting local women, children, and families, while also owning and operating the community house for local organizations and the public | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- John Woravka
- Alexandra Woravka
Questions people ask
Does Woravka Family Foundation for Children accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Woravka Family Foundation for Children give?
$188,000 in tax year 2025, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Woravka Family Foundation for Children?
Its 2025 filing lists John Woravka (President) and Alexandra Woravka (Secretary).
What does Woravka Family Foundation for Children fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and housing and homelessness.