The Worlds Foundation
The Worlds Foundation is a private foundation, based in Austin, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $161K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $42K. Net investment income was $66.
The Worlds Foundation at a glance
In short: The Worlds Foundation gave $42K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $14K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $42,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- Average grant
- $14,000
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $160,954
- -22.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (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 Worlds Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Jesus Christ First Ministries ($22K). Together the top 3 received $42K.
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Worlds Foundation gives
- In 2024 it paid out 248% 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
In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $42K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jesus Christ First Ministries Austin, TX | Charitable | $22,000 |
| Veterans Honor Flight Austin, TX | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Peace Lutheran Church Austin, TX | Charitable | $10,000 |
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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 | $160,954 | $66 | $47,892 | $42,000 | 3 | $47,255 | $66 | $19,088 |
| 2023 | $208,780 | $171,355 | $27,997 | — | — | $27,695 | — | $6,156 |
| 2022 | $65,422 | $43,212 | $24,871 | — | — | — | $21 | $2,111 |
| 2021 | $47,551 | $67,610 | $21,807 | — | — | $21,237 | — | $369 |
| 2020 | $1,999 | $5,001 | $3,002 | — | — | — | $1 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Worlds Foundation reported a distributable amount of $19K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Worlds Foundation is led by Reginald Worlds, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Reginald Worlds
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Stevie W. Hartsfield
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Timothy Landry
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Worlds Foundation
How much does The Worlds Foundation give each year?
The Worlds Foundation gave $42K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is The Worlds Foundation's typical grant size?
The Worlds Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $14,000, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Worlds Foundation give grants?
The Worlds Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Austin, TX (3 grants).
Does The Worlds Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on The Worlds Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (3 grants).
How large is The Worlds Foundation?
The Worlds Foundation reported $161K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $47K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $19K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Worlds Foundation's EIN?
The Worlds Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-2860020. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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