The Worsham Family Foundation
The Worsham Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Ann Arbor, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $136K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $14K. Net investment income was $5.
The Worsham Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Worsham Family Foundation gave $14K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $14,000
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,750
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,250
- Total assets
- $136,363
- -2.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Michigan (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Worsham Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Food Gatherers ($3K). Together the top 8 received $14K.
Grant Size Distribution
41 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 41 grants of 41 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Worsham Family Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+0%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 235% 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $14K (2022) to $18K (2020). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $14K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Food Gatherers Ann Arbor, MI | The organization supports local feeding programs throughout Washtenaw county through collection and delivery of surplus perishable food from local sources and from the acquisition and distribution of nonperishable food through a national food bank program. | $3,000 |
| Safehouse Center Ann Arbor, MI | Provide safety, support, advocacy and resources for survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence and their children, and to work relentlessly to change the systems and attitudes that allow this abuse to continue. | $3,000 |
| Horses Haven Howell, MI | Welfare and humane care of horses and other large animals. | $2,500 |
| Humane Society of Huron Valley Ann Arbor, MI | Care for and protect the most vulnerable animals in our community and give them a fresh start in life. | $1,500 |
| Ann Arbor Hands-on-Museum Ann Arbor, MI | To inspire people to discover the wonder of science, technology, math, art, and engineering and to be the leader in imaginative learning experiences. | $1,000 |
| Society of Women Engineers Detroit Southfield, MI | To support the scholarship fund offered by the detroit chapter of the society of women engineers. | $1,000 |
| Washtenaw Association for Community Advocacy Ann Arbor, MI | To help empower people with intellectual & developmental disabilities to participate fully in community life. | $1,000 |
| Chelsea Historical Society Chelsea, MI | To help support the preservation of the history of the chelsea area. | $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 | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $136,363 | $30,005 | $15,650 | $14,000 | 8 | $15,650 | $5 | $6,646 |
| 2024 | $139,893 | $70 | $15,500 | $14,000 | 8 | $15,500 | $70 | $8,224 |
| 2023 | $169,881 | $15,086 | $15,200 | $14,000 | 8 | $15,200 | $86 | $8,926 |
| 2022 | $181,784 | $15,028 | $15,200 | $14,000 | 8 | $15,200 | $28 | $9,398 |
| 2021 | $190,436 | $15,002 | $16,400 | $15,000 | 9 | $15,000 | $2 | $9,794 |
| 2020 | $200,575 | $15,005 | $18,001 | $18,000 | 9 | — | $5 | $10,271 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Worsham Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $7K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Worsham Family Foundation is led by Katherine A. Worsham, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Katherine A. Worsham
President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Aaron J. Worsham
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard B. Worsham
Secretary, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sarah B. Worsham
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shannon E. Worsham
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Worsham Family Foundation
How much does The Worsham Family Foundation give each year?
The Worsham Family Foundation gave $14K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $14K across 8 grants.
What is The Worsham Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Worsham Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,250, and its average grant was $1,750, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Worsham Family Foundation give grants?
The Worsham Family Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Ann Arbor, MI (5 grants).
Does The Worsham Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on The Worsham Family Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Worsham Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Worsham Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Food Gatherers ($3,000), Safehouse Center ($3,000) and Horses Haven ($2,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 61% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Worsham Family Foundation?
The Worsham Family Foundation reported $136K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $16K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $7K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Worsham Family Foundation's EIN?
The Worsham Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-5698279. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 5, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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