Worthing Scholarship Fund
Accepts applications
Worthing Scholarship Fund is a private foundation in Dallas, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $206,500 in 30 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $50,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$206,500
- Number of grants30
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$50,500
- Assets$6.7 million
- New grantees37%
Giving in 2024 was up from $184,000 the year before.
37% 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 | $134,000 | 35 | $5.2 million |
| 2023 | $184,000 | 39 | $6.3 million |
| 2024 | $206,500 | 30 | $6.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Dr Teddy McDavid Program Coordina Worthing Scholars 3746 Charleston, Houston, TX 77021 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (713) 748-4679 |
| What to submit | Application should include the student's name, address, grades, and personal information such as family history and income |
| Deadlines | Approximately may 1 for the following fall semester |
| Restrictions | Applicant must meet five criteria: (1) graduate from houston schools, (2) attend an accredited college, (3) maintain a c average in college, (4) be a full time student, (5) submit grades to trustee each year |
What Worthing Scholarship Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 15 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 9 | $133,500 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $16,000 |
| Georgia | 3 | $9,000 |
| Louisiana | 2 | $6,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $6,000 |
| Minnesota | 2 | $6,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $6,000 |
| California | 1 | $3,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $3,000 |
| Kansas | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Houston | Scholarships | $50,500 |
| University of Texas Austin | Scholarships | $21,000 |
| Texas A&m University | Scholarships | $20,000 |
| Texas State University | Scholarships | $15,000 |
| Howard University | Scholarships | $13,000 |
| Texas Southern University | Scholarships | $9,000 |
| Prairie View A&m University | Scholarships | $9,000 |
| Colby College | Scholarships | $3,000 |
| Northeastern University | Scholarships | $3,000 |
| Amherst College | Scholarships | $3,000 |
| Yale University | Scholarships | $3,000 |
| Suny at Purchase College | Scholarships | $3,000 |
| Dickinson College | Scholarships | $3,000 |
| US Naval Academy | Scholarships | $3,000 |
| Lehigh University | Scholarships | $3,000 |
| Case Western University | Scholarships | $3,000 |
| Macalester College | Scholarships | $3,000 |
| Carleton College | Scholarships | $3,000 |
| St Louis University | Scholarships | $3,000 |
| University of Kansas | Scholarships | $3,000 |
| The Catholic University of America | Scholarships | $3,000 |
| Spelman College | Scholarships | $3,000 |
| Emory University | Scholarships | $3,000 |
| Clark Atlanta University | Scholarships | $3,000 |
| Louisiana Christian University | Scholarships | $3,000 |
| Xavier University of Louisiana | Scholarships | $3,000 |
| Lamar University | Scholarships | $3,000 |
| Sam Houston State Univ | Scholarships | $3,000 |
| Baylor University | Scholarships | $3,000 |
| University of California Santa Barbara | Scholarships | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Bank of America
Questions people ask
Does Worthing Scholarship Fund accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Approximately may 1 for the following fall semester.
How much does Worthing Scholarship Fund give?
$206,500 in tax year 2024, across 30 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Worthing Scholarship Fund?
Its 2024 filing lists Bank of America (Trustee).
What does Worthing Scholarship Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and faith communities.