Wentz Family Foundation
Historical FunderRansom Canyon, Texas · EIN 87-1308053 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $12,400.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | WENTZ FAMILY FNDN BOARD |
|---|---|
| Address | 2 S LAKESHORE DR, RANSOM CANYON TX 793662412 |
| Phone | 9157592412 |
| Form and materials | SUBMIT TO THE BOARD |
| Deadlines | NONE AT THIS TIME |
| Restrictions | GRANTS TO ORGANIZATIONS WENTZ FAMILY FOUNDATION MAKES GRANTS ONLY TO ORGANIZATIONS WHICH ARE EXEMPT UNDER SECTION 501 (C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE, OR WHICH HAVE FOREIGN CHARITABLE EQUIVALENCY STATUS. GRANTS TO INDIVIDUALS WENTZ FAMILY FOUNDATION (THE "FOUNDATION") ANTICIPATES THAT IT MAY FROM TIME TO TIME MAKE GRANTS TO INDIVIDUALS IN THE FORM OF SCHOLARSHIPS OR SPECIAL OBJECTIVE GRANTS TO ASSIST GRANTEES IN FURTHERING THEIR RELIGIOUS EDUCATION. |
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
56% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turning Point Community Church | Lubbock, TX | Christian ministry | $370,000 |
| Trinity Christian School Foundation | Lubbock, TX | Tuition and basketball camp | $59,000 |
| Parkridge | Lubbock, TX | Clinic support and charity event | $49,500 |
| Pioneers | Orlando, FL | Missionary sponsorship | $25,000 |
| Friends of Israel Gospel Ministry | Bellmawr, NJ | Christian evangelism | $17,400 |
| Artists for Community Transform Builders of Israel | Brentwood, TN | Missionary sponsorship | $12,400 |
| Unpack Ministries | Lubbock, TX | Christian ministry | $8,500 |
| Young Life | Colorado Springs, CO | Christian minstry and missionaries | $5,200 |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes | Kansas City, MO | Christian missionary support | $5,000 |
| Lubbock Impact | Lubbock, TX | Christian ministry | $5,000 |
| Redeemer Church of Lubbock | Lubbock, TX | Mission trips | $4,840 |
| Chosen People Ministries | New York, NY | Christian evangelism | $2,400 |
| Corrie Ten Boom Fellowship Inc Dba Jerusalem Prayer Team | Phoenix, AZ | Support prayer teams | $1,200 |
| Focus on the Family | Colorado Springs, CO | Christian ministry | $1,200 |
| Messiah for Israel | Woodstock, GA | Christian ministry | $1,200 |
| Wycliffe Associates | Orlando, FL | Bible translation | $1,200 |
| Ghb3 Boom Ministries | Lubbock, TX | Christian ministry | $1,000 |
| Heritage House Inc | Lubbock, TX | Holiday event | $1,000 |
| Wycliffe Bible Translators | Orlando, FL | Bible translation | $720 |
| Campus Crusade for Christ | Orlando, FL | College outreach | $600 |
| Alliance Church | Lubbock, TX | Christian missions | $500 |
| Family Promise of Lubbock | Lubbock, TX | Minister to the homeless | $250 |
| United States Holocaust Musuem | Washington, DC | Holocaust education | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $573,210 | 23 |
| 2024 | $343,200 | 23 |
| 2023 | $441,720 | 24 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 1, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601529349100225
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 87-1308053
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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