BM Woltman Foundation
Accepts applications
BM Woltman Foundation is a private foundation in Houston, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $332,459 in 54 grants; the typical grant was $1,550 and the largest $160,359. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$332,459
- Number of grants54
- Typical grant$1,550
- Largest grant$160,359
- Assets$7.9 million
- New grantees73%
Giving in 2025 was up from $315,610 the year before.
73% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $328,100 | 63 | $6.9 million |
| 2024 | $315,610 | 61 | $7.4 million |
| 2025 | $332,459 | 54 | $7.9 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Texas District Lutheran Church - Mi 1221 Satellite View, Round Rock, TX 78665 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (512) 926-4272 |
| What to submit | Application form to be requested from Texas district lutheran church - Missouri synod |
| Deadlines | Applications must be received before the school term begins in sufficient time to be processed. |
| Restrictions | Grants for assistance to students from Texas or students studying in Texas, who are preparing for the lutheran ministry or for teaching in lutheran schools. Grants to lutheran churches, hospitals, high schools or colleges in Texas. |
What BM Woltman Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 11 | $265,759 |
| Missouri | 31 | $48,500 |
| Indiana | 12 | $18,200 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lutheran Education Association of Houston Houston TX | To high school | $160,359 |
| Concordia Lutheran High School | To high school | $35,000 |
| TX District LCMS (Recruitment Retreatyouth Gathering) | To ministry study | $16,000 |
| Lutheran Outdoors Ministry of Texas (Ft Church Worker Recruitment Program) | To program | $9,000 |
| TX District LCMS (For Concordia University Texas Ministry Students) | To ministry study | $7,000 |
| City Lights DFW | To church | $6,400 |
| Crown of Life Lutheran Church | To church | $6,400 |
| Urban Ministry Associates International | To church | $6,400 |
| Memorial Lutheran Church | To church | $6,400 |
| The Dwellin Lutheran Church | To church | $6,400 |
| Resurrection Lutheran Church | To church | $6,400 |
| Individual | To ministry study | $2,000 |
| Individual | To ministry study | $1,550 |
| Individual | To ministry study | $1,550 |
| Individual | To ministry study | $1,550 |
| Individual | To ministry study | $1,550 |
| Individual | To ministry study | $1,550 |
| Individual | To ministry study | $1,550 |
| Individual | To ministry study | $1,550 |
| Individual | To ministry study | $1,550 |
| Individual | To ministry study | $1,550 |
| Individual | To ministry study | $1,550 |
| Individual | To ministry study | $1,550 |
| Individual | To ministry study | $1,550 |
| Individual | To ministry study | $1,550 |
| Individual | To ministry study | $1,550 |
| Individual | To ministry study | $1,550 |
| Individual | To ministry study | $1,550 |
| Individual | To ministry study | $1,550 |
| Individual | To ministry study | $1,550 |
| Individual | To ministry study | $1,550 |
| Individual | To ministry study | $1,550 |
| Individual | To ministry study | $1,550 |
| Individual | To ministry study | $1,550 |
| Individual | To ministry study | $1,550 |
| Individual | To ministry study | $1,550 |
| Individual | To ministry study | $1,550 |
| Individual | To ministry study | $1,550 |
| Individual | To ministry study | $1,550 |
| Individual | To ministry study | $1,550 |
Officers and trustees
- Rev Donald G Black
- James E Kellerman
- Mary McCanne Currin
- Kurt Rosenhagen
- R Lynn Moers
- Louis L Pabor
- Revdrjon Braunersreuther
Questions people ask
Does BM Woltman Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Applications must be received before the school term begins in sufficient time to be processed..
How much does BM Woltman Foundation give?
$332,459 in tax year 2025, across 54 grants, with a typical grant of $1,550.
Who runs BM Woltman Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Rev Donald G Black (Trustee), James E Kellerman (Trustee), Mary McCanne Currin (Pres./Treas./Trustee) and Kurt Rosenhagen (Trustee) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does BM Woltman Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and education.