The Works Family Foundation
The Works Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Humboldt, KS. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $18.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $367K. Net investment income was $10.4M.
The Works Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Works Family Foundation gave $367K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $184K), mostly in Kansas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $367,018
- +825.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $183,509
- +825.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $183,509
- Total assets
- $18,496,674
- -0.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Kansas (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Works Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Humboldt Trail Project ($352K). Together the top 2 received $367K.
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 4 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Works Family Foundation gives
- In 2023 it paid out 275% of 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 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $40K (2023) to $367K (2024). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $367K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Humboldt Trail Project Humboldt, KS | Public Trail | $352,018 |
| Humboldt Community Garden Humboldt, KS | Community Garden Project | $15,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $18,496,674 | $686,716 | $799,381 | $367,018 | 2 | $743,932 | $10,402,819 | — |
| 2023 | $18,609,339 | $12,845,438 | $279,535 | $39,638 | 2 | $781,960 | $163,362 | $284,307 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Works Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jane Works
Trustee
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joseph Works
Trustee
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2024. "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 Works Family Foundation
How much does The Works Family Foundation give each year?
The Works Family Foundation gave $367K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $40K across 2 grants.
How large is The Works Family Foundation?
The Works Family Foundation reported $18.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $687K.
Where does The Works Family Foundation operate?
The Works Family Foundation has awarded grants in Kansas.
What is The Works Family Foundation's EIN?
The Works Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-4065858. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 12, 2024)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 4, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2023
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