FP Worthen Foundation
Accepts applications
FP Worthen Foundation is a private foundation in Nashua, New Hampshire. In tax year 2024 it gave $70,906 in 20 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 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$70,906
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$4,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$1.5 million
- New grantees35%
Giving in 2024 was down from $81,000 the year before.
35% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $35,000 | 12 | $1.4 million |
| 2023 | $81,000 | 16 | $1.4 million |
| 2024 | $70,906 | 20 | $1.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | David S Worthen Trustee 3 East Spit Brook Road, Nashua, NH 03060 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (603) 888-5443 |
| What to submit | Written application which consists of a brief statement indicating need and intended use of funds. |
What FP Worthen Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to New Hampshire.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire | 7 | $28,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Kansas | 1 | $10,000 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $7,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $4,500 |
| Puerto Rico | 1 | $4,500 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $3,500 |
| Georgia | 1 | $1,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $906 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Red Cross | Hurricane disaster relief | $10,000 |
| The Sunflower Theatre | To support general operations | $10,000 |
| Nashua Soup Kitchen | To support general operations | $5,500 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Greater Nashua | To support general operations | $5,000 |
| Harbor Care | To support general operations | $5,000 |
| Centros Sor Isolina Ferre | To support general operations | $4,500 |
| Greater Nashua Habitat for Humanity | To support general operations | $4,500 |
| Hurricane Island Outward Bound School | To support general operations | $4,500 |
| New Hampshire Sustainable Energy Association DBA Clean Energy NH | To support general operations | $4,500 |
| Windrush Farm | To support general operations | $4,500 |
| Move for Jenn Foundation | To support general operations | $3,500 |
| The Nature Conservancy in NH | To support general operations | $3,000 |
| Barre Center for Buddhist Studies | To support general operations | $2,000 |
| NFS | To support general operations | $1,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | To support general operations | $906 |
| Brooks School | To support general operations | $500 |
| Dublin School Inc | To support general operations | $500 |
| Planned Parenthood of Northern New England Inc | Mas523 - 10/14/25 02:16pm worksheet private foundation | $500 |
| Rascals Rescue | To support general operations | $500 |
| University of Washington Rowing | To support general operations | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Helen W Berns
- David S Worthen
- Susan B Worthen
Questions people ask
Does FP Worthen Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does FP Worthen Foundation give?
$70,906 in tax year 2024, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $4,000.
Who runs FP Worthen Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Helen W Berns (President/Trustee), David S Worthen (Treasurer/Trustee) and Susan B Worthen (Trustee).
What does FP Worthen Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, education and youth programs.