The Wutz Family Foundation
The Wutz Family Foundation is a private foundation based in New London, New Hampshire. In its 2025 filing, it reported 13 grants totaling $152,000 to charitable organizations.
The Wutz Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Wutz Family Foundation gave $152K across 13 grants in 2025 (avg $12K), top state Georgia. 23% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $152,000
- -9.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 13
- +8.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $11,692
- -16.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $3,593,992
- +14.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 23% first-time grantees (3 of 13, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Georgia (33% 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 Wutz Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 2202, New London, NH 03257
Phone: (330) 414-7527
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Wutz Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Life Teen International ($50K). Together the top 10 received $145K.
Grant Size Distribution
53 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 48 grants of 53 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Georgia (33%), Ohio (20%), New York (16%), Michigan (10%), and Colorado (7%). The foundation also made grants to organizations in New Hampshire, California, Minnesota, and Hawaii.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Wutz Family Foundation open to new grantees?
23%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 13 grantees (23%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $14K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $8K repeat.
- 77% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+10%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 97% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
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 $122K (2021) to $182K (2019). In 2025 it made 13 grants totaling $152K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Life Teen International Stockbridge, GA | Operating Expenses | $50,000 |
| Buffalo Suzuki Strings North Tonawanda, NY | Operating Expenses | $25,000 |
| Hudson Montessori School Hudson, OH | Restricted Donation | $20,000 |
| Sun Shen Foundation Ann Arbor, MI | Operating Expenses | $15,000 |
| Safe Harbor Lab Rescue Golden, CO | Operating Expenses | $10,000 |
| Fieldstone Farm Therapeutic Riding Center Chagrin Falls, OH | Operating Expenses | $5,000 |
| Labrador Rescuers of San Diego San Diego, CA | General Operations | $5,000 |
| Paws & Claws Humane Society Rochester, MN | General Operations | $5,000 |
| Western Reserve Suzuki Strings Stow, OH | Operating Expenses | $5,000 |
| Hui No'eau Visual Arts Center Makawao, HI | General Operations | $5,000 |
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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 | $3,593,992 | $150,695 | $159,243 | $152,000 | 13 | $154,677 | $146,129 | $158,654 |
| 2024 | $3,141,207 | $228,564 | $174,133 | $167,000 | 12 | $169,617 | $224,048 | $143,775 |
| 2023 | $2,919,808 | $86,963 | $155,224 | $148,000 | 12 | $150,769 | $77,413 | $131,181 |
| 2022 | $2,677,972 | $146,566 | $144,180 | $138,000 | 9 | $140,224 | $142,610 | $132,696 |
| 2021 | $3,249,014 | $240,386 | $128,048 | $122,000 | 7 | $124,140 | $236,478 | $143,671 |
| 2020 | $2,995,352 | $164,783 | $182,504 | $177,000 | 13 | — | $161,413 | $132,567 |
| 2019 | $2,971,297 | $404,867 | $188,505 | $181,500 | 8 | — | $399,851 | $130,441 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Wutz Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $159K 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 show support for organizations working in areas including music education, animal rescue, education, therapeutic riding, visual arts, services for older people, and land preservation.
For example, Buffalo Suzuki Strings describes its mission as teaching children about music through the philosophy and pedagogy developed by Dr. Shinichi Suzuki. Safe Harbor Lab Rescue says it rescues and rehomes Labrador retrievers, prioritizing those in Colorado. Kearsarge Area Council on Aging says it supports the health, well-being, dignity, and independence of older people in the greater Kearsarge area. Lake Sunapee Protective Association describes its mission as preserving and enhancing the Lake Sunapee region’s environment.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded 13 grants totaling $152,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $50,000, with a median grant of $5,000.
Among the 2025 grants were $50,000 to Life Teen International for operating expenses, $25,000 to Buffalo Suzuki Strings for operating expenses, $20,000 to Hudson Montessori School as a restricted donation, and $15,000 to Sun Shen Foundation for operating expenses. The foundation also awarded $10,000 to Safe Harbor Lab Rescue for operating expenses, $5,000 to Kearsarge Area Council on Aging for general operations, and $1,000 to Lake Sunapee Protective Association.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Paul F Wutz as president, Margaret M Wutz as chairperson, Daniel Wutz as treasurer, and Mary Wutz as secretary.
The Wutz Family Foundation is led by Paul F. Wutz, President since 2025 (on filings since 2019); none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Paul F. Wutz
President
Trustee & President → President, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Margaret M. Wutz
Chairperson
Trustee & Treasurer → Chairperson, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Wutz
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Wutz
Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Laura A. Bierce (2019–2024) — Trustee & Secretary
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 Wutz Family Foundation
How much does The Wutz Family Foundation give each year?
The Wutz Family Foundation gave $152K across 13 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $167K across 12 grants.
What is The Wutz Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Wutz Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $11,692, across 13 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Wutz Family Foundation that year got $5K on average.
Where does The Wutz Family Foundation give grants?
The Wutz Family Foundation's top state is Georgia, with 33% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Ohio (20%) and New York (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were New London, NH (2 grants).
Does The Wutz Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 92% of The Wutz Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Wutz Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Wutz Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Life Teen International ($50,000), Buffalo Suzuki Strings ($25,000) and Hudson Montessori School ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 63% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Wutz Family Foundation?
The Wutz Family Foundation reported $3.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $155K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $159K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Wutz Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in areas including music education, animal rescue, education, therapeutic riding, visual arts, services for older people, and land preservation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Wutz Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Wutz Family Foundation's EIN?
The Wutz Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-1939673. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The Wutz Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 10, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 1, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
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Grantable. (2026). The Wutz Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 10, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-wutz-family-foundation-morg_338fcc6d746742acbdc5f517ec0a7df4
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