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Worth a Shot

EIN 88-4034391 · WA · NTEE E70

Health funderHealth funders in WashingtonAll Washington foundations
Invitation only Typical grant ~$452 Funds in WA
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Worth a Shot based in WA paid 4 grants totaling $2.1K to 4 organizations. Individual grants ranged from $227 to $983, with a median of $452. Its largest recipients included TEEN CAFE - ODLE and Highland MS, Summer Outdoor Leadership Camp, and Health Camp. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$169
Giving (latest yr)
$2,113
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
4
Median grant
$452
Recipients
4
States reached
1
Officers/trustees
4
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • TEEN CAFE - ODLE and Highland MS$983
  • Summer Outdoor Leadership Camp$500
  • Health Camp$403
  • Youth Global Health and Innov Conf$227

Where grants went

  • Washington$2,113 · 4 grants

Grants Paid (4)

TEEN CAFE - ODLE and Highland MS
Bellevue, WA
Teen Cafe is an ongoing mental health program of worth a shot at Odle & Highland Middles Schools. It provides a safe space for kids to express themselves share ideas play games and interact with others. They meet every Tuesday in the presence of a counselor who helps by guiding discussion around life skills. Prizes are given. Snacks pizzas are served
$983
Summer Outdoor Leadership Camp
Bellevue, WA
Worth A Shot partners with Bellevue Youth Link and the Bellevue Schools to organize the Summer Outdoor Leadership camp SOL which consists of outdoor leadership and community-building activities that enable youth to have meaningful conversations about mental health build confidence and get mentorship. This camp offers a unique opportunity to middle and high school students to build bonds with peers gain resilience and life skills through fun outdoor activities. Lunch is served.
$500
Health Camp
Kent, WA
Participate with a community center in Kent WA to organize free Health camps. We provide free dental and vision checks physician consultations vaccines etc
$403
Youth Global Health and Innov Conf
Bellevue, WA
This is a large international online conference in the Pacific Northwest hosted by Worth A Shot where high school students and undergraduate students from around the world initiate conversations about topics that significantly impact global health. Participants have the opportunity to engage with global health professionals through a series of keynote speakers and activities
$227

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Worth a Shot does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

Worth a Shot is classified as a Health funder. Hospitals, medical research, disease & disorder programs, and mental health.

In its most recent filing, Worth a Shot reported 4 itemized grants totaling $2.1K. Individual grants ranged from $227 to $983 (median $452).

Recent recipients include TEEN CAFE - ODLE and Highland MS, Summer Outdoor Leadership Camp, Health Camp, among 4 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Worth a Shot is a private foundation based in Washington, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

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