The George Workman Foundation
The George Workman Foundation is a private foundation, based in Hereford, AZ. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $60K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $27K.
The George Workman Foundation at a glance
In short: The George Workman Foundation gave $27K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $9K), mostly in Arizona. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $27,000
- -3.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $9,000
- -3.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $59,944
- +111.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Arizona (96% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
Who The George Workman Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Teen Challenge of Arizona ($25K). Together the top 3 received $27K.
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 12 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How The George Workman Foundation gives
- Giving fell 34% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2021) to $41K (2022). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $27K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Teen Challenge of Arizona Tucson, AZ | Program Support | $25,000 |
| The Christian Broadcasting Network Virginia Beach, VA | Program Support | $1,000 |
| First Assembly of God Church Sierra Vista, AZ | Program Support | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $59,944 | $60,003 | $28,423 | $27,000 | 3 | $28,092 | $1,606 |
| 2024 | $28,364 | $35,016 | $29,160 | $28,000 | 3 | $28,869 | $1,587 |
| 2023 | $22,508 | $25,916 | $27,128 | $26,000 | 2 | $26,845 | $1,161 |
| 2022 | $23,720 | $43,001 | $42,220 | $41,100 | 3 | $41,939 | $690 |
| 2021 | $22,939 | $30,901 | $21,120 | $20,000 | 1 | — | $668 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The George Workman Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The George Workman Foundation is led by Karol George, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Karol George
President
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Workman
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karen Workman
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nancy George
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about The George Workman Foundation
How much does The George Workman Foundation give each year?
The George Workman Foundation gave $27K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $28K across 3 grants.
What is The George Workman Foundation's typical grant size?
The George Workman Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $9,000, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The George Workman Foundation give grants?
The George Workman Foundation gives mostly in Arizona: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does The George Workman Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on The George Workman Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (3 grants).
How large is The George Workman Foundation?
The George Workman Foundation reported $60K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $28K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The George Workman Foundation's EIN?
The George Workman Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-2068954. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 19, 2021)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS January 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS January 19, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS November 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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