The James H Wurz Jr and Edward T Wurz Sr
The James H Wurz Jr and Edward T Wurz Sr is a private foundation located in Wilmington, Delaware. Its reported grantmaking supports charitable organizations, including organizations providing services related to vision loss, children and families, disability, independent living, and disaster relief.
The James H Wurz Jr and Edward T Wurz Sr at a glance
In short: The James H Wurz Jr and Edward T Wurz Sr gave $353K across 67 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in New York. 5% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $352,500
- +2.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 67
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,261
- +2.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $4,985,918
- -0.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 5% first-time grantees (2 of 41, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New York (79% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The James H Wurz Jr and Edward T Wurz Sr
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The James H Wurz Jr and Edward T Wurz Sr funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Convoy of Hope ($15K). Together the top 10 received $103K.
Grant Size Distribution
314 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 314 grants of 314 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, New York recipients received 79% of grant dollars, followed by Texas at 7%, Missouri at 4%, Florida at 2%, and Oklahoma at 2%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 67 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The James H Wurz Jr and Edward T Wurz Sr open to new grantees?
5%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 41 grantees (5%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $6K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 90% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+9%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 166% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $227K (2020) to $353K (2025). In 2025 it made 67 grants totaling $353K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Convoy of Hope Springfield, MO | LA wildfire relief effort | $15,000 |
| American National Red Cross Albany, NY | Oneida County Tornado relief | $10,000 |
| Catholic Charities of Oneida Utica, NY | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Central Association for the Blind Inc Utica, NY | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| House of the Good Shepherd Utica, NY | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Mercy Ships Lindale, TX | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Pathfinder Village Inc Edmeston, NY | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Resource Center for Independent Living Inc Utica, NY | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| The Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country Kerrville, TX | Kerr County Flood Relief Fund | $10,000 |
| Folds of Honor Foundation Edmond, OK | General & Unrestricted | $7,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,985,918 | $523,154 | $562,276 | $352,500 | 67 | $528,069 | $497,647 | $318,808 |
| 2024 | $5,025,040 | $511,975 | $548,413 | $342,700 | 67 | $521,150 | $486,812 | $314,241 |
| 2023 | $5,060,998 | $285,346 | $522,154 | $328,616 | 61 | $496,601 | $257,496 | $295,608 |
| 2022 | $5,297,806 | $357,962 | $530,863 | $323,999 | 58 | $485,352 | $334,851 | $310,380 |
| 2021 | $5,470,707 | $988,481 | $578,692 | $332,161 | 61 | $543,340 | $959,969 | $350,648 |
| 2020 | $5,060,918 | $330,720 | $459,866 | $227,497 | 40 | — | $306,954 | $310,246 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The James H Wurz Jr and Edward T Wurz Sr reported a distributable amount of $319K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included general and unrestricted support, scholarship funding, and relief for wildfires, a tornado, and flooding. Among its grantees, Central Association for the Blind says it helps people who are blind or visually impaired achieve independence through rehabilitation services and employment. Pathfinder Village says it supports a healthy environment that respects individuals and promotes lives of value and independence. The House of the Good Shepherd describes its work as providing care, treatment, education, and support services to children and families.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 67 grants totaling $352,500. Awards ranged from $2,000 to $15,000, with a median of $5,000. Notable grants included $15,000 to Convoy of Hope for a Los Angeles wildfire relief effort; $10,000 to the American National Red Cross for Oneida County tornado relief; and $10,000 each to Catholic Charities of Oneida, Central Association for the Blind, the House of the Good Shepherd, Mercy Ships, Pathfinder Village, and the Resource Center for Independent Living. The Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country received $10,000 for its Kerr County Flood Relief Fund.
Other reported 2025 grants included $7,500 to Folds of Honor Foundation and $5,000 to N Collins for a scholarship grant. Folds of Honor says it provides educational scholarships to qualifying spouses and dependent children of military service members and first responders killed or disabled while serving.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Donald Stevenson as director and treasurer; Gregory P Wurz as director and vice president; James J Wurz as director and president; and Michael J Wurz as director and secretary.
The James H Wurz Jr and Edward T Wurz Sr is led by James J Wurz, Director & President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 4 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
James J Wurz
Director & President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Donald Stevenson
Director & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$100K (2020) → $50K (2025)
Gregory P Wurz
Director & Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael J Wurz
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $50K, to Donald Stevenson (Dir, Treas).
Frequently asked questions about The James H Wurz Jr and Edward T Wurz Sr
How much does The James H Wurz Jr and Edward T Wurz Sr give each year?
The James H Wurz Jr and Edward T Wurz Sr gave $353K across 67 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $343K across 67 grants.
What is The James H Wurz Jr and Edward T Wurz Sr's typical grant size?
The James H Wurz Jr and Edward T Wurz Sr's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $5,261, across 67 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The James H Wurz Jr and Edward T Wurz Sr that year got $6K on average.
Where does The James H Wurz Jr and Edward T Wurz Sr give grants?
The James H Wurz Jr and Edward T Wurz Sr gives mostly in New York: 79% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Texas (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Utica, NY (22 grants), Syracuse, NY (3 grants), Clinton, NY (3 grants) and New Hartford, NY (3 grants).
Does The James H Wurz Jr and Edward T Wurz Sr give general operating support?
Yes: 45% of The James H Wurz Jr and Edward T Wurz Sr's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (30 of 67) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship Grant" (26 grants).
Who are The James H Wurz Jr and Edward T Wurz Sr's largest grantees?
The James H Wurz Jr and Edward T Wurz Sr's largest 2025 grantees include Convoy of Hope ($15,000), American National Red Cross ($10,000) and Catholic Charities of Oneida ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 10% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The James H Wurz Jr and Edward T Wurz Sr?
The James H Wurz Jr and Edward T Wurz Sr reported $5.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $528K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $319K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The James H Wurz Jr and Edward T Wurz Sr fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included general and unrestricted support, scholarship funding, and relief for wildfires, a tornado, and flooding. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The James H Wurz Jr and Edward T Wurz Sr?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The James H Wurz Jr and Edward T Wurz Sr's EIN?
The James H Wurz Jr and Edward T Wurz Sr's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-0951890. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The James H Wurz Jr and Edward T Wurz Sr accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 29, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 20, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 17, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 30, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 6, 2026)
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