Wayne M Densch Charitable Trust
Historical FunderOrlando, Florida · EIN 59-7033503 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $47,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | LEONARD E WILLIAMS JR |
|---|---|
| Address | 1603 EAST MARKS STREET, ORLANDO FL 32803 |
| Phone | 4078966911 |
| WAYNEDENSCHCHARITY@ATT.NET | |
| Form and materials | SUBMISSIONS SHOULD INCLUDE ORGANIZATIONAL & BOARD PROFILES, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, & DETAIL OF PROGRAM REQUEST. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | PROGRAM REQUESTS MUST ASSIST DISADVANTAGED PERSONS. |
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
4% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Central Florida Found | Orlando, FL | General operating expense | $250,000 |
| Central Florida YMCA | Orlando, FL | General operating expense | $200,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America Central Fl Council | Apopka, FL | Sponsorship eagle dinner/ general operating expense | $89,000 |
| United Arts Collaborative Campaign (Chance 2 Dance) | Orlando, FL | General operating expense | $55,000 |
| 100 Black Men of Orlando | Orlando, FL | Scholarships | $50,000 |
| Support Our Scholars | Winter Park, FL | General operating expense | $50,000 |
| Foundation for Seminole State Colle | Heathrow, FL | Gala beverages/ staff & programming | $47,000 |
| Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Garden | Lake Monroe, FL | Free admissions/ distance learning | $43,940 |
| Orlando Union Rescue Mission | Orlando, FL | General operating expense | $20,000 |
| Bethune-Cookman University | Daytona Beach, FL | General operating expense | $15,000 |
| Foundation for Seminole Co Public Schools | Sanford, FL | Scholarships | $15,000 |
| Helpful Hands Inc | Oviedo, FL | General operating expense | $15,000 |
| Alzheimer's Assn - Cnfl | Longwood, FL | General operating expense | $11,000 |
| Russell Home for Atypical Children | Orlando, FL | General operating expense | $10,000 |
| Wayne Densch Performing Arts Center | Sanford, FL | Golf tournament sponsorship | $7,500 |
| Crossroads Corral Inc | Longwood, FL | General operating expense | $6,000 |
| Majorie Williams Academy | Crossnore, NC | General operating expense | $5,000 |
| Orlando Shakes | Orlando, FL | Gala sponsorship | $5,000 |
| Orlando Shakespeare Theater Inc | Orlando, FL | Gala sponsorship | $5,000 |
| Seminole Co Firefighters Benevolent Assn | Lake Mary, FL | General operating expense | $5,000 |
| St Johns River Festival of the Arts | Sanford, FL | General operating expense | $5,000 |
| Kids House of Seminole | Sanford, FL | Gala - beverage sponsorship | $3,000 |
| Strengthen Orlando Inc | Orlando, FL | General operating expense | $2,500 |
| Bahia Shrine Project | Casselberry, FL | General operating expense | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $915,940 | 24 |
| 2024 | $891,440 | 15 |
| 2023 | $1,147,810 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 30, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202632119349100313
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 59-7033503
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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