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The Works Family Foundation

Preselected recipients only Humboldt, Kansas · EIN 874065858

The Works Family Foundation is a private foundation in Humboldt, Kansas. In tax year 2024 it gave $367,018 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $183,509 and the largest $352,018. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was up from $39,638 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$39,6382$18.7 million
2024$367,0182$19.3 million

How to apply

The Works 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Works Family Foundation funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Kansas.

StateGrantsAmount
Kansas2$367,018

Grants paid in 2024

All 2 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Humboldt Trail Project
Humboldt, KS
Public trail$352,018
Humboldt Community Garden
Humboldt, KS
Community garden project$15,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Works Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The Works Family Foundation give?

$367,018 in tax year 2024, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $183,509.

Who runs The Works Family Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Joseph Works (Trustee) and Jane Works (Trustee).

What does The Works Family Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation.

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