The Woltz-Winchester Foundation
Historical FunderWinchester, Virginia · EIN 54-1948947 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $1,500.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2023):
| Contact | ELAINE M CAIN TREASURER |
|---|---|
| Address | 50 S CAMERON STREET, WINCHESTER VA 22601 |
| Phone | 5406623417 |
| Form and materials | NO SPECIFIC FORMAT IS REQUIRED, BUT SHOULD INCLUDE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION AND PROPOSED PURPOSE OF THE GRANT. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| 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. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Virginia.
Grants paid in tax year 2023
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shenarts Council | Winchester, VA | Art education and exhibits | $2,000 |
| Shenandoah Valley Discovery Museum | Winchester, VA | Children's museum educational programs | $1,800 |
| The Godfrey Miller Home & Fellowship Center | Winchester, VA | Public programs | $1,500 |
| Winchester Rescue Mission | Winchester, VA | To provide shelter and food to homeless in the community | $1,500 |
| C-Cap | Winchester, VA | Public assistance | $1,000 |
| French & Indian War Foundation | Winchester, VA | Historical museum | $1,000 |
| Handley Regional Library | Winchester, VA | Public assistance | $1,000 |
| Museum of the Shenandoah Valley | Winchester, VA | To support public trail project | $1,000 |
| The Laurel Center | Winchester, VA | Public assistance | $1,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Winchester, VA | Public assistance | $1,000 |
| Valley Chorale of Front Royal | Front Royal, VA | Arts education | $1,000 |
| Winchester Area Temporary Thermal Shelter | Winchester, VA | To provide shelter during winter months to homeless | $1,000 |
| Winchester Historical Society | Winchester, VA | To support historical preservation | $1,000 |
| Families Reaching Out Group | Winchester, VA | Assistance to foster children | $250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $16,050 | 14 |
| 2022 | $16,500 | 13 |
| 2021 | $18,000 | 12 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2023, filed May 15, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202501359349105460
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 54-1948947
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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