Worah Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Worah Family Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2023 it gave $606,500 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $500,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.
- Grants paid, 2023$606,500
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$500,000
- Assets$10.7 million
How to apply
Worah Family 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 Worah Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 2 | $525,000 |
| California | 10 | $61,500 |
| Michigan | 2 | $10,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2023
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Chicago | Worah Family Professorship Fund | $500,000 |
| University of Chicago | PSD Dean's discretionary fund | $25,000 |
| San Jacinto Mountain Community Center Inc | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Think Together | Charitable Event | $15,000 |
| Illumination Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Lafayette College | Physics Department | $10,000 |
| Dhwani Academy of Percussion Music in the United S | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Ektaa Center | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Laguna Canyon Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Individual | Short-term Emergency Assistance Grant | $5,000 |
| Individual | Short-term Emergency Assistance Grant | $5,000 |
| Individual | Short-term Emergency Assistance Grant | $3,000 |
| Individual | Short-term Emergency Assistance Grant | $1,500 |
| Chinmaya Mission Los Angeles | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Friends of San Jacinto Mountain County Parks | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Anupama Worah
- Mihir P Worah
Questions people ask
Does Worah Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Worah Family Foundation give?
$606,500 in tax year 2023, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Worah Family Foundation?
Its 2023 filing lists Anupama Worah (Dir, Sec, VP) and Mihir P Worah (Dir, Pres, Treas).
What does Worah Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and human services.