The Stultz Foundation
The Stultz Foundation is a private foundation based in Charlottesville, Virginia. It makes grants to 501(c)(3) organizations; its 2025 filing states that it has no direct charitable activity.
The Stultz Foundation at a glance
In short: The Stultz Foundation gave $373K across 29 grants in 2025 (avg $13K), mostly in Virginia. 7% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $372,581
- +97.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 29
- -3.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $12,848
- +104.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $42,053
- +1494.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 7% first-time grantees (2 of 29, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Virginia (98% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Stultz Foundation
- Contact
Application contact: The Stultz Foundation
Mailing address: PO Box 3344, Charlottesville, VA 22903
Phone: (434) 971-7802
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Stultz Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Martha Jefferson Hospital Foundation ($308K). Together the top 10 received $348K.
Grant Size Distribution
134 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 131 grants of 134 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 98% of grant dollars went to Virginia recipients, 1% to recipients in Washington, DC, 1% to Maryland, and less than 1% to Florida. Most of the listed largest grants went to Charlottesville organizations.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 29 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Stultz Foundation open to new grantees?
7%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 29 grantees (7%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $14K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $2K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $68K (2021) to $1.3M (2020). In 2025 it made 29 grants totaling $373K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Martha Jefferson Hospital Foundation Charlottesville, VA | Health Services | $307,812 |
| Piedmont Community College Charlottesville, VA | Education | $7,500 |
| First Presbyterian Church Charlottesville, VA | Community Assistance | $6,500 |
| Virginia Athletics Foundation Charlottesville, VA | Education | $5,945 |
| Farmington Historical Society Foundation Charlottesville, VA | Community Assistance | $5,000 |
| Network of Enlightened Women Inc Washington, DC | Religious | $5,000 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Virginia Charlottesville, VA | Community Assistance | $3,000 |
| American Red Cross Charlottesville, VA | Community Assistance | $2,500 |
| Chesapeake Orchestra Leonardtown, MD | Community Assistance | $2,500 |
| Paramount Theater Charlottesville, VA | Community Entertainment | $2,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $42,053 | $415,000 | $375,584 | $372,581 | 29 | $372,581 |
| 2024 | $2,637 | $192,124 | $191,080 | $188,435 | 30 | $188,435 |
| 2023 | $1,593 | $150,000 | $166,375 | $164,100 | 24 | $164,100 |
| 2022 | $17,968 | $100,000 | $89,180 | $86,925 | 27 | $86,925 |
| 2021 | $7,148 | $40,000 | $69,975 | $68,150 | 24 | $68,150 |
| 2020 | $37,123 | $1,280,000 | $1,256,249 | $1,253,700 | 20 | — |
| 2019 | $13,372 | $550,000 | $566,030 | $564,335 | 27 | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filing does not state a mission. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. For example, the Farmington Historical Society Foundation says it raises funds to restore and preserve historically important architecture; Hospice of the Piedmont says it guides life’s final journey with expertise and empathy. The Charlottesville Free Clinic describes providing medical, mental health, vision, and dental services to low-income, uninsured, and underinsured people at no cost. The Blue Ridge Area Food Bank describes distributing food to people in need through providers, soup kitchens, shelters, and nutrition programs.
Other 2025 grantees include Meals on Wheels, which describes addressing hunger and isolation among homebound people; Georgia’s Friends, which provides programs for women experiencing addiction and co-occurring mental health challenges; and the Charlottesville-Albemarle Rescue Squad, which provides emergency medical and special rescue services.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 29 grants totaling $372,581. Grants ranged from $250 to $307,812, with a median grant of $2,000. The largest award was $307,812 to Martha Jefferson Hospital Foundation for health services. Other notable grants included $7,500 to Piedmont Community College for education, $6,500 to First Presbyterian Church for community assistance, and $5,945 to Virginia Athletics Foundation for education.
The foundation’s filing states that applications must be submitted in writing and include 501(c)(3) verification and background information on programs. If it selects a non-public 501(c)(3) organization, the foundation will require an agreement specifying the grant’s intended charitable use and reporting on its actual application. Grants are limited to organizations exempt under IRC Section 501(c)(3); the filing says grants to non-public 501(c)(3) organizations are possible. The filing lists a December 31 deadline; the December 31, 2025 date has passed.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Cynthia B. Stultz as president and James D. Stultz Jr. as vice president.
The Stultz Foundation is led by Cynthia B. Stultz, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Cynthia B. Stultz
President
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James D. Stultz Jr.
Vice President
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about The Stultz Foundation
How much does The Stultz Foundation give each year?
The Stultz Foundation gave $373K across 29 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $188K across 30 grants.
What is The Stultz Foundation's typical grant size?
The Stultz Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $12,848, across 29 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Stultz Foundation that year got $1K on average.
Where does The Stultz Foundation give grants?
The Stultz Foundation gives mostly in Virginia: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Charlottesville, VA (19 grants).
Does The Stultz Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 29 grants with a stated purpose on The Stultz Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Community Assistance" (11 grants), "Social Services" (5 grants) and "Religious" (3 grants).
Who are The Stultz Foundation's largest grantees?
The Stultz Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Martha Jefferson Hospital Foundation ($307,812), Piedmont Community College ($7,500) and First Presbyterian Church ($6,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 86% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Stultz Foundation?
The Stultz Foundation reported $42K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $415K.
What does The Stultz Foundation fund?
The foundation’s filing does not state a mission. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Stultz Foundation?
The Stultz Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is The Stultz Foundation's EIN?
The Stultz Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-1024255. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 23, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 28, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). The Stultz Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-stultz-foundation-morg_d84c994dfc6448f78cc023acc42c2da6
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