The James H Wurz Jr and Edward T Wurz Sr Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The James H Wurz Jr and Edward T Wurz Sr Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $352,500 in 67 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $15,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$352,500
- Number of grants67
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$6.8 million
- New grantees10%
Giving in 2025 was up from $342,700 the year before.
10% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $328,616 | 61 | $6.3 million |
| 2024 | $342,700 | 67 | $6.6 million |
| 2025 | $352,500 | 67 | $6.8 million |
How to apply
The James H Wurz Jr and Edward T Wurz Sr Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What The James H Wurz Jr and Edward T Wurz Sr Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 55 | $277,500 |
| Texas | 3 | $25,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $15,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $7,500 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $7,500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $5,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $2,500 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Convoy of Hope | LA wildfire relief effort | $15,000 |
| American National Red Cross | Oneida County Tornado relief | $10,000 |
| Catholic Charities of Oneida | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Central Association for the Blind Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| House of the Good Shepherd | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Mercy Ships | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Pathfinder Village Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Resource Center for Independent Living Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| The Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country | Kerr County Flood Relief Fund | $10,000 |
| Folds of Honor Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship grant | $5,000 |
| American Heart Association | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship grant | $5,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship grant | $5,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship grant | $5,000 |
| Center for Family Life and Recovery Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Central New York Ronald McDonald House Charities I | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Central Oneida County Volunteer Ambulance Corps | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Church of the Annunciation | Country Pantry Fund | $5,000 |
| Comfort House Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Compassion Coalition Inc | to purchase food | $5,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship grant | $5,000 |
| Feed Our Veterans | to purchase food | $5,000 |
| Helio Health Inc | Insight House fund | $5,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship grant | $5,000 |
| Hospice & Palliative Care Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Jctod Outreach Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Knights of Columbus Charities Inc | Council #189 - WILLIAM E BURKE-UTICA | $5,000 |
| Kuyahoora Valley Food Pantry Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship grant | $5,000 |
| Lowville Food Pantry | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship grant | $5,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship grant | $5,000 |
| New Hartford Firemens Benevolent Association Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| New York Mills Volunteer Fire Company Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Oriskany Independant Fire and Hose Company Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Poverello Center Inc | FOR Emergency food purchases | $5,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship grant | $5,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship grant | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Donald Stevenson
- Gregory P Wurz
- James J Wurz
- Michael J Wurz
Questions people ask
Does The James H Wurz Jr and Edward T Wurz Sr Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The James H Wurz Jr and Edward T Wurz Sr Foundation give?
$352,500 in tax year 2025, across 67 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The James H Wurz Jr and Edward T Wurz Sr Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Donald Stevenson (Dir, Treas), Gregory P Wurz (Dir, VP), James J Wurz (Dir, Pres) and Michael J Wurz (Dir, Sec).
What does The James H Wurz Jr and Edward T Wurz Sr Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, human services and food and hunger.