The James H Wurz Jr and Edward T Wurz Sr

Foundation · Grantmaker WILMINGTON, DE EIN: 27-0951890

The James H Wurz Jr and Edward T Wurz Sr Foundation is a private foundation established in 2010 and based in Fairfield, Connecticut, with a registered address in Wilmington, Delaware. The foundation operates with no employees and focuses on philanthropic grantmaking across multiple cause areas.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$5.0M

-0.7% YoY

Annual Giving

$343K

+4.3% YoY

Grant Count

+9.8% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$5K

-5.1% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The James H Wurz Jr and Edward T Wurz Sr reported a distributable amount of $314K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

Education
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
Human Services
Poverty Alleviation
Public Safety and Disaster Preparedness & Relief

Grantmaking

The foundation made 40 grants in 2023, with total giving of $342,700. Typical grant awards range from $1,200 to $12,500.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation's grantmaking priorities are primarily concentrated in New York, Texas, and Florida.

Grant Distribution by State

New York $939K (70%)

California $53K (4%)

District of Columbia $48K (4%)

Texas $45K (3%)

Florida $35K (3%)

Kentucky $35K (3%)

Oklahoma $33K (2%)

North Carolina $30K (2%)

+13 more states

States

California Connecticut District of Columbia Florida Iowa Illinois Kentucky Louisiana Massachusetts Maryland Missouri Montana North Carolina New York Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Tennessee Texas Utah Virginia

Cities

AlbanyAlfredBinghamtonBooneBostonBrockportBurbankCamdenChampaignClintonCortlandCorvallisDeer LodgeDoralEdmestonEdmondFort MyersFrankfortGeneseoGlenfield

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of 2023-2024:

Total Assets: $5,025,040 - $5,060,998
Total Giving: $342,700
Total Revenues (2023): $285,346
Total Expenses (2023): $522,154

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$5,025,040	$5,060,998	$5,297,806
Revenue	$511,975	$285,346	$357,962
Expenses	$548,413	$522,154	$530,863
Qualifying Distributions	$521,150	$496,601	$485,352
Net Investment Income	$486,812	$257,496	$334,851
Distributable Amount	$314,241	$295,608	$310,380

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

240 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Catholic Charities of Oneida ($10,000), Catholic Relief Services Inc ($10,000), Central Association for the Blind Inc ($10,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
N Collins ALFRED, NY	Scholarship Grant	$5,000
AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION UTICA, NY	General & Unrestricted	$5,000
ANITAS STEVENS-SWAN HUMANE SOCIETY UTICA, NY	General & Unrestricted	$2,500
C Cook SHERMAN, TX	Scholarship Grant	$7,500
N Linn BINGHAMTON, NY	Scholarship Grant	$5,000
D Ford NORTHRIDGE, CA	Scholarship Grant	$3,500
CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF ONEIDA UTICA, NY	General & Unrestricted	$10,000
CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES INC HARLAN, IA	hurricane relief in Jamaica.	$10,000
D Trey WASHINGTON, DC	Scholarship Grant	$2,500
D Murnane WASHINGTON, DC	Scholarship Grant	$2,500

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Donald Stevenson	Dir, Treas	20	$50,000
Gregory P Wurz	Dir, VP	1	—
James J Wurz	Dir, Pres	1	—
Michael J Wurz	Dir, Sec	1	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What does The James H Wurz Jr and Edward T Wurz Sr fund?

The foundation provides funding for general and unrestricted grants, scholarship grants, food assistance for soup kitchens, wildfire relief efforts, and disaster relief. Primary funding focus areas include: • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services • Poverty Alleviation • Public Safety and Disaster Preparedness & Relief

How do I apply for a grant from The James H Wurz Jr and Edward T Wurz Sr?

**Grant Activity:** The foundation made 40 grants in 2023, with total giving of $342,700. Typical grant awards range from $1,200 to $12,500. **Recent Grants (2023):** • Center for Disaster Philanthropy: $12,500 (Mississippi Tornado Fund) • American National Red Cross: $12,500 (U.S. Storm Disaster Relief Fund) • Central Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired: $10,000 (General & Unrestricted) • Lewis County Agricultural Society: $2,500 (General & Unrestricted) • Central Oneida County Vol…

Where does The James H Wurz Jr and Edward T Wurz Sr make grants?

The foundation's grantmaking priorities are primarily concentrated in New York, Texas, and Florida.

What size grants does The James H Wurz Jr and Edward T Wurz Sr award?

In 2024, The James H Wurz Jr and Edward T Wurz Sr awarded 67 grants totaling $343K — an average of about $5K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is The James H Wurz Jr and Edward T Wurz Sr required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The James H Wurz Jr and Edward T Wurz Sr reported a distributable amount of $314K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

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 2020–2024.