M S Worthington Foundation
M S Worthington Foundation is a private foundation based in Boston, Massachusetts. Its 2024 filing is marked as a final return, indicating that the foundation has terminated or is winding down; it therefore appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
M S Worthington Foundation at a glance
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to M S Worthington Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
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The foundation stated in its 2024 final filing that it does not accept unsolicited requests and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. This is not a current application process.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 55806, Boston, MA 02205-5806
Phone: (617) 482-5270
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who M S Worthington Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
70 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 70 grants of 70 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The three named 2023 grantees listed here are based in Nantucket, Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Is M S Worthington Foundation open to new grantees?
27%
first-time grantees, 2023
In 2023, 3 of 11 grantees (27%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 64% of 2023 grantees were also funded in 2022. Method
- Giving fell 55% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out 91% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2023). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $64K (2023) to $178K (2022). In 2023 it made 12 grants totaling $64K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nantucket Arts Council Nantucket, MA | Grant in Support of Organization's Charitable Purpose. | $15,000 |
| Maria Mitchell Association Nantucket, MA | Grant in Support of Organization's Charitable Purpose. | $5,000 |
| Woods Hole Ocean Institute Woods Hole, MA | Grant in Support of Organization's Charitable Purpose. | $5,000 |
| Raptor Trust Millington, NJ | Grant in Support of Organization's Charitable Purpose. | $5,000 |
| 2 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $10,000 |
| Nantucket Lighthouse School Nantucket, MA | Grant in Support of Organization's Charitable Purpose. | $5,000 |
| Massachusetts Audubon Lincoln, MA | Grant in Support of Organization's Charitable Purpose. | $5,000 |
| Artists Assn of Nantucket Nantucket, MA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Nantucket Chamber Music Center Nantucket, MA | Grant in Support of Organization's Charitable Purpose. | $3,000 |
| Relief Association Inc in Nantucket Nantucket, MA | Charitable | $3,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $985,254 | $89,268 | $81,365 | $63,500 | 12 | $63,500 | $72,063 | $69,494 |
| 2022 | $1,942,884 | $64,940 | $201,058 | $178,000 | 16 | $178,000 | $48,693 | $113,829 |
| 2021 | $2,080,346 | $171,328 | $138,486 | $123,810 | 19 | $127,560 | $163,903 | $40,754 |
| 2020 | $1,929,504 | $62,301 | $161,266 | $141,531 | 23 | — | $52,379 | $114,215 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2023 grantees describe their work as supporting the visual, performing, and literary arts (Nantucket Arts Council); providing shelter and care for animals and promoting animal welfare (Nantucket Safe Harbor for Animals); and educating children (Nantucket Lighthouse School).
Grantmaking
In 2023, the foundation gave $63,500 through 12 grants. The average grant that year was approximately $5,292. Notable grants included $15,000 to Nantucket Arts Council, $5,000 to Nantucket Safe Harbor for Animals, and $5,000 to Nantucket Lighthouse School.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Sabrina Elwell was listed as president on the 2024 filing.
M S Worthington Foundation is led by Sabrina S. Elwell, President since 2024 (on filings since 2020) — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Sabrina S. Elwell
President
President & Secretary → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$5K (2022) → $0 (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Cristina J. Sutro (2020–2022) — Treasurer & Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2022 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2022 filing was $5K, to Sabrina Elwell (President).
Frequently asked questions about M S Worthington Foundation
What does M S Worthington Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from M S Worthington Foundation?
The foundation stated in its 2024 final filing that it does not accept unsolicited requests and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does M S Worthington Foundation make grants?
The three named 2023 grantees listed here are based in Nantucket, Massachusetts.
What is M S Worthington Foundation's EIN?
M S Worthington Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 05-0632497. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does M S Worthington Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 3, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 2, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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