Private foundation · EIN 04-6113491

Ruth H & Warren A Ellsworth Foundation

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Worcester, MA

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Tax year 2025 (period ending 2025-12-31) · Filed with IRS 2026 · Data as of 2026-10-24 · View filing on ProPublica · Source: IRS e-file object 202611329349102461
Total assets (EOY)$15,996,998
Grants paid$980,500
Typical (median) grant$10,000
Grants listed60
Giving in home state (MA)100%

Grant size distribution

RangeGrants
Under $5K7
$5K–$25K40
$25K–$100K13
$100K+0

Smallest $500 · Largest $97,500

Geographic focus

MA
100%

Common purposes

Purposes mostly listed as general support.

Giving history

Tax yearContributions paidTotal assetsGrants listed
2023$819,400$16,362,66257
2024$923,000$15,959,31148
2025$980,500$15,996,99860

Years shown are the filings ingested so far; more years are added as additional IRS batches are processed.

How to apply

ContactSUMNER B TILTON JR
Address100 FRONT STREET 5TH FLOOR, WORCESTER, MA, 01608
Phone5084598000
Form & materialsA PROPOSAL SHOULD BE IN LETTER FORM AND INCLUDE THE GOALS OBJECTIVES OF THE REQUEST, WITH A PLAN FOR ACCOMPLISHING THE SAME. INCLUDE PROJECT BUDGET AND EVIDENCE OF 501(C)(3).
DeadlinesSUBMISSIONS MUST BE MADE PRIOR TO JUNE 1.
RestrictionsGRANTS ARE PROVIDED TO HEALTH, EDUCATIONAL, CULTURAL AND HUMAN SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS THAT ARE EXEMPT UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE IRS CODE AND BASED IN THE WORCESTER AREA.

Source: 990-PF Part XV line 2, tax year 2025.

Top recipients (tax year 2025)

RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
Clark UniversityWORCESTER, MACHARITABLE$97,500
Umas Memorial Health Care IncWORCESTER, MACHARITABLE$77,500
United Way Of Central MassachusettsWORCESTER, MACHARITABLE$42,500
EcotariumWORCESTER, MACHARITABLE$32,500
Worcester Art MuseumWORCESTER, MACHARITABLE$31,250
Nativity School Of Worcester IncWORCESTER, MACHARITABLE$30,000
Hanover Theatre For The Performing ArtsWORCESTER, MACHARITABLE$27,500
Barton Center For Diabetes Education IncNORTH OXFORD, MACHARITABLE$26,500
Ymca Of Central MassachusettsWORCESTER, MACHARITABLE$25,000
Planned Parenthood League Of MassBOSTON, MACHARITABLE$25,000
Centro IncWORCESTER, MACHARITABLE$25,000
Quinsigamond Community College FdnWORCESTER, MACHARITABLE$25,000
Worcester State CollegeWORCESTER, MACHARITABLE$25,000
Family Services Of Central MassachusettsWORCESTER, MACHARITABLE$20,000
Vna Care Network And Hospice IncWORCESTER, MACHARITABLE$20,000
Ascentria Care AllianceWORCESTER, MACHARITABLE$20,000
Casa Project IncWORCESTER, MACHARITABLE$20,000
The Bottom LineJAMAICA PLAIN, MACHARITABLE$20,000
Regional Environmental Council IncWORCESTER, MACHARITABLE$20,000
Meryl'S Safe HavenWORCESTER, MACHARITABLE$20,000
Community Harvest Project IncNORTH GRAFTON, MACHARITABLE$16,000
Worcester Jewish Community CenterMASSACHUSETTS, MACHARITABLE$15,000
Boys & Girls Club Of WorcesterWORCESTER, MACHARITABLE$15,000
Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Central MassWORCESTER, MACHARITABLE$15,000
You Inc Fa Seven Hills FoundationWORCESTER, MACHARITABLE$15,000
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