Private foundation · EIN 46-4014212 · Huntingtn Bch, California · Human services

Woravka Family Foundation for Children

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 17 grants paid, $188K total, median $10K. 71% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
17
$188K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in CA
71%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$4.0M

Grants paid in 2025

17 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Waymakers Hb Youth ShelterHuntington Beach, CAAmount used for a caring and healing home which provides emergency shelter for runaway, homeless, abused, and at-risk youth ages 11-17$40K
Padua Franciscan High SchoolParma, OHAmount used to educate young men and women within a community where all are challenged to achieve academic excellence and to live out a lif…$25K
Laguna Beach Educational FoundationLaguna Beach, CAAmounts to be used to raise monney for laguna beach schools$15K
Robyne's NestHuntington Beach, CAAmount to be used to provide at-risk & homeless high school students, who are alcohol and drug free with little to no parental support, in…$15K
Oakview ComunidadHuntington Beach, CAAmounts used to support the oak view community with weekly food drives, back to school supplies, clothing, and diapers$15K
Court Appointed Special Advocates of Orange County(casa)Santa Ana, CAAmount to be used for providing quality mentoring and advocacy for children through a unique one-on-one relationship between a trained and…$10K
Andrew Pstewart CenterAtlanta, GAAmount to be used to provide educational initiative,spiritual enrichment opportunities, and wellness resources for the children in the pitt…$10K
Orangewood FoundationSanta Ana, CAAmounts to be used for scholarship and grants program for foster youth. financial assistance so the foster youty may participate in normali…$10K
Therapeutic Riding Center of HbHuntington Beach, CAAmount used to empower people with physical and developmental challenges to discover their greatest strengths and gain a sense of self-conf…$10K
Blood Cancer UnitedWashington, DCAmounts used to cure blood cancer, improve the quality of life for patients and their families, and enable patients to gain more than one m…$10K
Children's Hope International Literacy & Development (child)Santa Ana, CAAmount to be used to help deliver critically needed aid and services, and support ongoing programs for children and families here and aroun…$5,000
Boys and Girls Club of AmericaAtlanta, GAAmount used to to enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsi…$5,000
Hamilton High Alumni AssociationLos Angeles, CAAmount to be used to fund enhanced educational opportunities and experiences for current students, to support teachers and administrators i…$5,000
Gigi's PlayhouseHoffman Estates, ILAmount used to change the way the world views down syndrome and to send a global message of acceptance for all.$5,000
Brynn Wheeler FoundationMission Viejo, CAAmounts used for improving the quality of life for children with cancer and their families$5,000
Jessie Rees FoundationHuntington Beach, CAAmount to be used to help children with cancer$1,500
Dana Point Womens ClubDana Point, CAAmounts used to strengthen the community by supporting local women, children, and families, while also owning and operating the community h…$1,500

By state: California 12 · Ohio 1 · Georgia 2 · District of Columbia 1 · Illinois 1

About this foundation

Woravka Family Foundation for Children is a private grantmaking foundation in Huntingtn Bch, California, administered in care of John R Woravka, tax-exempt since 2014. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Woravka Family Foundation for Children accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Woravka Family Foundation for Children give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $188K across 17 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Woravka Family Foundation for Children give?

California (12 grants), Ohio (1 grants), Georgia (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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