Worth Thomas Foundation
The Worth Thomas Foundation is a private foundation based in Jackson, Mississippi. Its most recent filing on record is for 2021, with no subsequent filings reported; it appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Worth Thomas Foundation at a glance
In short: Worth Thomas Foundation gave $39K across 11 grants in 2021 (avg $4K), mostly in Mississippi. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $38,600
- Grants made (2021)
- 11
- Average grant
- $3,509
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $3,000
- Primary geography
- Mississippi (87% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Worth Thomas Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 774, Jackson, MS 39205
Phone: (601) 355-7773
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Worth Thomas Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Tougaloo College ($16K). Together the top 10 received $39K.
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
Of the foundation’s 2021 grant dollars, 87% went to recipients in Mississippi and 13% to recipients in North Carolina.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Worth Thomas Foundation gives
- In 2021 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
In 2021 it made 11 grants totaling $39K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tougaloo College Tougaloo, MS | Support for Scholarships | $16,000 |
| JSU Development Foundation Jackson, MS | Support for Scholarships | $7,000 |
| Blue Ridge YMCA Black Mountain, NC | To provide for operations and capital improvements to provide operations and capital | $5,000 |
| Mississippi Civil Rights Museum Jackson, MS | Support Children Education Research | $5,000 |
| Jackson Jambalya Ridgeland, MS | Support for Operations | $2,500 |
| Mississippi Food Network Jackson, MS | To Provide Support for Those in Need | $1,000 |
| Lefleurs Bluffms Chapter the Links Incorporated Jackson, MS | Support Children at Risk | $1,000 |
| Community Foundation for Mississippi Jackson, MS | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Mississippi Economic Council Jackson, MS | To Support Education Awareness | $300 |
| Men of Honor Clinton, MS | Support Children at Risk | $200 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $3,000 | $68,974 | $66,999 | $38,600 | 11 | $38,600 | $5 | $482 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Worth Thomas Foundation reported a distributable amount of $482 for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2021 grants supported scholarships at Tougaloo College and the JSU Development Foundation, as well as operations, capital improvements, children’s education, food assistance, and other purposes.
Tougaloo College describes itself as an institution of higher education that provides instruction and support services. The Mississippi Food Network says it works to relieve poverty-related hunger through food distribution and nutrition education. The Community Foundation for Mississippi says it connects donors, communities, and nonprofit organizations to support lasting change in Mississippi.
Grantmaking
In 2021, the foundation made 11 grants totaling $38,600. Grants ranged from $100 to $16,000, with a median grant of $1,000.
The largest grants were $16,000 to Tougaloo College for scholarships and $7,000 to the JSU Development Foundation for scholarships. The foundation also gave $5,000 to the Blue Ridge YMCA for operations and capital improvements, and $5,000 to the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum for children’s education research.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2021 filing lists Worth H. Thomas as president and director.
Worth Thomas Foundation is led by Worth H. Thomas, President & Director on the 2021 filing — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Worth H. Thomas
President & Director
New on the 2021 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021. "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 Worth Thomas Foundation
How much does Worth Thomas Foundation give each year?
Worth Thomas Foundation gave $39K across 11 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Worth Thomas Foundation's typical grant size?
Worth Thomas Foundation's median grant in 2021 was $1,000, and its average grant was $3,509, across 11 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Worth Thomas Foundation give grants?
Worth Thomas Foundation gives mostly in Mississippi: 87% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was North Carolina (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Jackson, MS (7 grants).
Does Worth Thomas Foundation give general operating support?
Occasionally: 9% of Worth Thomas Foundation's 2021 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Worth Thomas Foundation's largest grantees?
Worth Thomas Foundation's largest 2021 grantees include Tougaloo College ($16,000), JSU Development Foundation ($7,000) and Blue Ridge YMCA ($5,000), according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 73% of its itemized 2021 grant dollars.
How large is Worth Thomas Foundation?
Worth Thomas Foundation reported $3K in total assets on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $39K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $482 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Worth Thomas Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2021 grants supported scholarships at Tougaloo College and the JSU Development Foundation, as well as operations, capital improvements, children’s education, food assistance, and other purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Worth Thomas Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Worth Thomas Foundation's EIN?
Worth Thomas Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-4785363. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021.
Does Worth Thomas Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2021
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