The Woltz-Winchester Foundation
Accepts applications
The Woltz-Winchester Foundation is a private foundation in Winchester, Virginia. In tax year 2023 it gave $16,050 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $2,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.
- Grants paid, 2023$16,050
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$2,000
- Assets$359,192
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2023 was down from $16,500 the year before.
29% of its 2023 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $18,000 | 12 | $312,573 |
| 2022 | $16,500 | 13 | $346,421 |
| 2023 | $16,050 | 14 | $359,192 |
How to apply
| Contact | Elaine M Cain Treasurer 50 S Cameron Street, Winchester, VA 22601 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (540) 662-3417 |
| What to submit | No specific format is required, but should include mission of the organization and proposed purpose of the grant. |
| Restrictions | Grants are limited to qualifying organizations which benefit the people of the city of winchester and county of frederick, Virginia. Allowable grants should be focused in areas of: 1) enriching culural life; 2) study of, research & eduction in hisory of the area; 3) preservation of natural beauty of the area; 4) alleviation of poverty, directly or indirectly, including literacy programs; and 5) wellness programs for elderly residents of the area. |
What The Woltz-Winchester Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 14 | $16,050 |
Grants paid in 2023
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Shenarts Council | Art education and exhibits | $2,000 |
| Shenandoah Valley Discovery Museum | Children's museum educational programs | $1,800 |
| The Godfrey Miller Home & Fellowship Center | Public programs | $1,500 |
| Winchester Rescue Mission | To provide shelter and food to homeless in the community | $1,500 |
| C-Cap | Public assistance | $1,000 |
| French & Indian War Foundation | Historical museum | $1,000 |
| Handley Regional Library | Public assistance | $1,000 |
| Museum of the Shenandoah Valley | To support public trail project | $1,000 |
| The Laurel Center | Public assistance | $1,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Public assistance | $1,000 |
| Valley Chorale of Front Royal | Arts education | $1,000 |
| Winchester Area Temporary Thermal Shelter | To provide shelter during winter months to homeless | $1,000 |
| Winchester Historical Society | To support historical preservation | $1,000 |
| Families Reaching Out Group | Assistance to foster children | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Nicholas Parthemos
- Jerry Kerr
- Sarah Powers
- Rita Beale
- Lynn Bernard
- W Blake Curtis
- Elaine M Cain
- Stephen Shendow
- Martha Sims
Questions people ask
Does The Woltz-Winchester Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Woltz-Winchester Foundation give?
$16,050 in tax year 2023, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs The Woltz-Winchester Foundation?
Its 2023 filing lists Nicholas Parthemos (President), Jerry Kerr (Director), Sarah Powers (Secretary) and Rita Beale (Assistant Secretary) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does The Woltz-Winchester Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and housing and homelessness.