The Woltz Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Woltz Foundation is a private foundation in Mount Airy, North Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $166,025 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $10,055 and the largest $45,300. 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$166,025
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$10,055
- Largest grant$45,300
- Assets$3.3 million
- New grantees36%
Giving in 2025 was up from $146,233 the year before.
36% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $149,128 | 7 | $3.6 million |
| 2024 | $146,233 | 10 | $3.1 million |
| 2025 | $166,025 | 11 | $3.3 million |
How to apply
The Woltz 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 Woltz Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 9 | $135,909 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $20,061 |
| Colorado | 1 | $10,055 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Samaritan's Purse | General fund | $45,300 |
| Central Uinited Metodist Church | General fund | $20,061 |
| Mingo Creek Academy | General fund | $20,061 |
| United Fund of Surry | Surry county | $15,019 |
| Mount Airy Museum of Reginal History | General fund | $10,817 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Surry county | $10,055 |
| Salvation Army | Surry county | $10,055 |
| Young Life | Surry county | $10,055 |
| Surry Arts Council | General fund | $10,013 |
| Mount Airy Public Library | General fund | $9,993 |
| Mountain Valley Hospice | General fund | $4,596 |
Officers and trustees
- Edwin M Woltz
- Howard O Woltz III
- Joan W Robbins
- Louise E Woltz
Questions people ask
Does The Woltz Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Woltz Foundation give?
$166,025 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $10,055.
Who runs The Woltz Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Edwin M Woltz (Trustee, Director), Howard O Woltz III (Trustee, Director), Joan W Robbins (Director) and Louise E Woltz (Director).
What does The Woltz Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and arts and culture.