About Us
Works Cares Development Foundation is a humanitarian and community development organization dedicated to empowering individuals and transforming communities through sustainable and impactful initiatives.
About Our Foundation
Our Mission
Our mission is to strengthen communities by investing in nonprofit organizations that create measurable, sustainable, and equitable change. We provide grant funding to organizations working to improve lives through education, health, community development, environmental stewardship, arts and culture, economic empowerment, and social justice.
Our Vision
We envision thriving communities where every individual has access to opportunities, resources, and support needed to reach their full potential.
Our Funding Priorities
- We welcome proposals from nonprofit organizations working in areas including:
● Community Development
● Health and Wellness
● Mental Health Services
● Food Security and Hunger Relief
● Affordable Housing and Homelessness Prevention
● Environmental Conservation
● Arts, Culture, and Humanities
● Workforce Development
● Economic Empowerment
● Veterans Services
● Disability Services
● Women’s and Children’s Programs
● Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Initiatives
● Disaster Relief and Recovery
Grant Programs
Community Impact Grants
Supports programs that directly improve the quality of life within local communities.
Grant Range: $100,000 - $250,000
Capacity Building Grants
Designed to strengthen nonprofit organizations through investments in technology, staff development, strategic planning, governance, and operational improvements.
Grant Range: $250,000 – $1,000,000
Innovation Grants
Supports creative, scalable solutions that address pressing community challenges.
Grant Range: $1,000,000 – $2,000,000
Emergency Response Grants
Provides rapid funding for organizations responding to natural disasters, humanitarian crises, or urgent community needs.
Grant Eligibility
To be eligible for funding, applicants must meet the following requirements:
Organizational RequirementsApplicants must:
● Be recognized as a tax-exempt organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
● Be registered and in good standing with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
● Operate primarily within the United States or its territories.
● Have been in operation for at least two years.
● Maintain active governance through a Board of Directors.
● Demonstrate sound financial management practices.
● Submit complete organizational and financial documentation.