Worthington Area Foundation
The mission of the Worthington Area Foundation (WAF) is to promote charitable giving by assisting donors in the establishment of funds and memorials, which will provide lasting benefits to the Worthington community.
Organized under the umbrella of Southwest Initiative Foundation, the community foundation is a vehicle for making charitable contributions for the benefit of the community through a permanent endowment fund that enables people to give back and fulfill the dreams for tomorrow. A local advisory board provides oversight and directs how funds will be used for the exclusive benefit of the Worthington area.
Local Advisory Board
Kris Hohensee
Andy Johnson
Jessica Noble
Dana Oberloh
Glenn Thuringer
Grants
The Worthington Area Foundation sets grant-making priorities through regular review of community needs and opportunities. Grants are made to qualified non-profit organizations that have an interest in building and strengthening the community and surrounding area. Since inception, the WAF has granted more than $280,000 from all its related funds to support local organizations and community projects.
