William J & Frances B Worthington Family Foundation
William J & Frances B Worthington Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Fresno, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $30K. Net investment income was $22K.
William J & Frances B Worthington Family Foundation at a glance
In short: William J & Frances B Worthington Family Foundation gave $30K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $15K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $29,500
- +2850.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $14,750
- +1375.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $14,750
- Primary geography
- California (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 William J & Frances B Worthington Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Girl Scouts Central California Sout ($29K). Together the top 2 received $30K.
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 11 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How William J & Frances B Worthington Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 767% 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2024) to $30K (2025). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $30K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Girl Scouts Central California Sout Fresno, CA | Donation went toward the opening of the "Girl Scout Innovation Center" in the southern part of the council to build a fire pit and stage for the Outdoor Center | $29,000 |
| Arte Americas Fresno, CA | Develop and deliver to children | $500 |
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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 | — | $24,285 | $31,390 | $29,500 | 2 | $31,390 | $22,395 | $210 |
| 2024 | $14,405 | $1,044 | $1,374 | $1,000 | 1 | $1,374 | $670 | $1,164 |
| 2023 | $14,735 | $909 | $1,829 | $1,500 | 2 | $1,829 | $909 | $1,479 |
| 2022 | $15,655 | $5,243 | $3,554 | $3,401 | 3 | $3,401 | $5,243 | $1,187 |
| 2021 | $13,966 | $1,043 | $3,138 | $3,000 | 3 | — | $1,043 | $1,184 |
| 2020 | $16,061 | $1,001 | $4,025 | $4,000 | 3 | — | $1,001 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, William J & Frances B Worthington Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $210 for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
William J & Frances B Worthington Family Foundation is led by Beverly W Silsbee, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Beverly W Silsbee
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Allison S West
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pamela G Bartlett
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan W Bartlett
Secretary Treasurer
Secretary & Treasurer → Secretary Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Allison Bartlett (2021) — Director
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 William J & Frances B Worthington Family Foundation
How much does William J & Frances B Worthington Family Foundation give each year?
William J & Frances B Worthington Family Foundation gave $30K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1K across 1 grant.
Where does William J & Frances B Worthington Family Foundation operate?
William J & Frances B Worthington Family Foundation has awarded grants in California.
How much is William J & Frances B Worthington Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, William J & Frances B Worthington Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $210 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is William J & Frances B Worthington Family Foundation's EIN?
William J & Frances B Worthington Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 77-0515752. 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
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 5, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 12, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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