Innovating Worthy Projects Foundation Grant

The Innovating Worthy Projects Foundation Grant supports nonprofit organizations that develop innovative programs and provide services for children with special needs, chronic disabilities, or acute illnesses. Founded by Estelle and Irving Packer, the foundation aims to create opportunities for all children to thrive, regardless of their challenges. Grants are awarded to organizations, not individuals, and applicants must be qualified under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

IWPF was founded by Estelle and Irving Packer to foster innovative ideas and projects for children with challenges including special needs, acute illnesses or chronic disabilities. We are humbled by the impact that our nonprofit grantees have made with IWPF support.
The Foundation makes grants to organizations dedicated to serving developing innovative programs, disseminating ideas, or providing direct care or services for children with special needs, acute illnesses or chronic disabilities.

Eligibility

The Foundation donates only to organizations and not to individuals.All applicant institutions must be qualified for exemption under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, and generally may not be “private foundations” as defined under Section 509(a) of the Code.An agency or entity applying for funding must state whether it is a member of any branch of the Federal, or any State, County or local Municipal government.

Ineligibility

The Foundation does not ordinarily fund salaries and professional fees, operating expenses or building programs.