Private foundation · EIN 92-2273725 · Boston, Massachusetts · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Sse Worthington Foundation

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 2024 Form 990-PF: 12 grants paid, $68K total, median $5,000. 92% of grants stayed in Massachusetts.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
12
$68K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in MA
92%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.0M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Nantucket Arts Council IncNantucket, MAGeneral purposes$10K
Nantucket Lighthouse SchoolNantucket, MAGeneral purposes$10K
Maria Mitchell AssociationNantucket, MAGeneral purposes$7,000
Cattrap NantucketNantucket, MAGeneral purposes$5,000
Artist's Association of NantucketNantucket, MAGeneral purposes$5,000
Woods Hole Oceanographic InstitutionWoods Hole, MAGeneral purposes$5,000
NishaNantucket, MAGeneral purposes$5,000
The Raptor TrustMillington, NJGeneral purposes$5,000
Mass AudubonLincoln, MAGeneral purposes$5,000
Our House NantucketNantucket, MAGeneral purposes$5,000
Nantucket Relief Association IncNantucket, MAGeneral purposes$3,500
Nantucket Dreamland FoundationNantucket, MAGeneral purposes$2,500

By state: Massachusetts 11 · New Jersey 1

About this foundation

Sse Worthington Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Boston, Massachusetts, tax-exempt since 2023. 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 Sse Worthington Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Sse Worthington Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $68K across 12 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Sse Worthington Foundation give?

Massachusetts (11 grants), New Jersey (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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