Womack Foundation
The Womack Foundation is a private foundation based in Chatham, Virginia. Established in 1963 by Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Womack Sr., it provides financial assistance to improve educational and recreational opportunities for people in Caswell County, North Carolina, and Danville and Pittsylvania County, Virginia.
Womack Foundation at a glance
In short: Womack Foundation gave $349K across 36 grants in 2025 (avg $10K), mostly in Virginia. 22% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $349,150
- -4.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 36
- -2.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $9,699
- -2.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $6,526,278
- +58.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 22% first-time grantees (8 of 36, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Virginia (83% 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 Womack Foundation
- How to Apply
-
The 2024 filing lists Bobbye Raye Womack as the contact and says to see the attached form, Statement 8, for application materials. The filing gives no deadline and says giving is limited primarily to charitable organizations in the City of Danville, Pittsylvania County, and Caswell County, with contributions sometimes made to charities in nearby counties. Funding requests are evaluated at spring and fall board meetings; organizations are advised to submit proposals well in advance.
- Review Cycle
- None listed on the 2024 filing.
- Deadline
- None listed on the 2024 filing.
- Contact
Application contact: Bobbye Raye Womack
Mailing address: PO Box 111, Chatham, VA 24531
Phone: (434) 432-1654
Website: https://www.womackfoundation.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Womack Foundation
Who Womack Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Big Brothers Big Sisters Danville ($24K). Together the top 10 received $161K.
Grant Size Distribution
180 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 178 grants of 180 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s stated service area is Caswell County, North Carolina, and Danville and Pittsylvania County, Virginia. Its 2025 grant dollars went 83% to recipients in Virginia and 17% to recipients in North Carolina. The filing says it sometimes contributes to charities in nearby counties.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 36 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Womack Foundation open to new grantees?
22%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 8 of 36 grantees (22%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $10K. How we count
Medians: $7K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 67% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−18%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 105% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $279K (2021) to $425K (2022). In 2025 it made 36 grants totaling $349K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Danville Danville, VA | Programs | $24,000 |
| Dan Pitts Cnty-Habitat for Humanity Danville, VA | Programs | $20,000 |
| The Salvation Army of Danville Danville, VA | Programs | $17,000 |
| Danville Church Based Tutorial Prog Danville, VA | Programs | $15,000 |
| Danville Concert Association Danville, VA | Programs | $15,000 |
| Danville Family YMCA Danvillle, VA | Programs | $15,000 |
| Danville-Pittsylvania County Cancer Association Danville, VA | Programs | $15,000 |
| Piedmont Blues Preservation Society Greensboro, NC | Programs | $15,000 |
| Caswell Council for the Arts Yanceyville, NC | Programs | $13,000 |
| Danville Speech & Hearing Danville, VA | Programs | $12,000 |
Ready to take the next step with Womack Foundation?
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 | $6,526,278 | $2,798,414 | $401,960 | $349,150 | 36 | $349,150 | $2,748,246 | $331,524 |
| 2024 | $4,129,824 | $512,605 | $409,651 | $367,000 | 37 | $367,000 | $474,395 | $325,331 |
| 2023 | $4,026,870 | $143,725 | $467,360 | $418,000 | 41 | $418,000 | $107,146 | $309,232 |
| 2022 | $4,350,505 | $596,687 | $465,801 | $425,000 | 34 | $422,000 | $552,886 | $354,232 |
| 2021 | $4,219,619 | $126,082 | $314,356 | $278,940 | 32 | — | $90,666 | $312,063 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Womack Foundation reported a distributable amount of $332K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is to provide non-interest-bearing loans to individuals seeking post-secondary education or training who might otherwise be unable to pursue it because of financial constraints, and grants to organizations developing educational and recreational programs for area youth.
Its 2025 grantees illustrate a range of community programming. Danville Concert Association’s stated mission is to present musical performances to local residents; Danville Science Center says it promotes science education; and Southside Soccer Club says it provides soccer facilities for youth recreation. Danville Area Training Center states that it trains and employs people in pre-hospital emergency medical services.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation awarded $349,150 through 36 grants. Awards ranged from $3,000 to $24,000, with a median of $10,000.
Among the largest 2025 grants were $24,000 to Big Brothers Big Sisters Danville, $20,000 to Dan-Pitts County Habitat for Humanity, and $17,000 to The Salvation Army of Danville. Danville Church Based Tutorial Program received $15,000, as did Danville Concert Association, Danville Family YMCA, Danville-Pittsylvania County Cancer Association, and Piedmont Blues Preservation Society.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Amanda Oakes as chairman/trustee, Charles A. Womack III as treasurer/secretary/trustee, and Bobbye Raye Womack as vice chair/trustee. Nell Page, Jonathan Hollie, and Kevin Gatewood are listed as trustees.
Womack Foundation is led by Amanda Oakes, Chairman & Trustee since 2023 (on filings since 2021); none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Amanda Oakes
Chairman & Trustee
Vchrmn & Trustee → Chairman & Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Nell Page
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Kevin Gatewood
Trustee
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Jonathan Hollie
Trustee
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Bobbye Raye Womack
Vicechair
Chairman & Trustee → Vice Chairman, 2023
Vice Chairman → Vicechair, 2024
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Charles A. Womack III
Treasurer & Secretary
Trustee → Treasurer & Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Lawrence G. Campbell Sr. (2021–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Jonathan Holley (2023) — Trustee
- Former: Sylvesta L. Jennings (2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Womack Foundation
How much does Womack Foundation give each year?
Womack Foundation gave $349K across 36 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $367K across 37 grants.
What is Womack Foundation's typical grant size?
Womack Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $9,699, across 36 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Womack Foundation that year got $8K on average.
Where does Womack Foundation give grants?
Womack Foundation gives mostly in Virginia: 83% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was North Carolina (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Danville, VA (24 grants) and Yanceyville, NC (5 grants).
Does Womack Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 36 grants with a stated purpose on Womack Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Programs" (36 grants).
Who are Womack Foundation's largest grantees?
Womack Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Big Brothers Big Sisters Danville ($24,000), Dan Pitts Cnty-Habitat for Humanity ($20,000) and The Salvation Army of Danville ($17,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 17% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Womack Foundation?
Womack Foundation reported $6.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $349K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $332K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Womack Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to provide non-interest-bearing loans to individuals seeking post-secondary education or training who might otherwise be unable to pursue it because of financial constraints, and grants to organizations developing educational and recreational programs for area youth. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Womack Foundation?
The 2024 filing lists Bobbye Raye Womack as the contact and says to see the attached form, Statement 8, for application materials. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Womack Foundation's EIN?
Womack Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-6053255. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
Other open foundation grants in Virginia
Virginia Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- CIDQ Emerging Interior Design Educator Scholarship Program NCIDQ Exam fees (exam-fee voucher; excludes application fees and study materials) · Due October 31, 2026
- CIDQ Scholarship ACCESS Program (SAP) NCIDQ Exam fees (exam-fee voucher; excludes application fees and study materials) · Due October 31, 2026
- Dental Trade Alliance Foundation Grants Due November 30, 2026
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Womack Foundation's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders that support many of the same organizations
The Community Foundation of the Dan River Region
Danville, VA
The Community Foundation of the Dan River Region supports nonprofits and community projects, including arts and culture, autism education, academically gifted students, education, health, and local services. Its 2025 grants ranged from $5,207 to $87,930, with a median of $10,000, primarily in Danville and Pittsylvania County, Virginia, and Caswell County, North Carolina; the listed grant cycles require applications, but whether unsolicited requests are accepted is not stated.
Assets
$76.2M
Grants
93
Total Given
$1.4M
Danville Regional Foundation
Danville, VA
Danville Regional Foundation funds long-term regional revitalization, including education, economic development, community wellness, and residents’ health and well-being. It supports programs serving Danville and Pittsylvania County, Virginia, and Caswell County, North Carolina; 2024 grants ranged from $300 to $3 million, with a median of $18,560. Proposals may be submitted at any time, and staff meetings before applying are encouraged but not required.
Assets
$281.9M
Grants
88
Total Given
$11.2M
JT-Minnie Maude Charitable Trust
Danville, VA
The J.T.–Minnie Maude Charitable Trust funds tax-exempt organizations and government agencies for a wide range of projects that improve quality of life for residents of Danville and/or Pittsylvania County, Virginia. Its 2025 grants had a median of $2,000 and ranged from $500 to $220,000. It accepts unsolicited requests through an online application, with an annual August 1 deadline.
Assets
$51.2M
Grants
678
Total Given
$2.3M
Hughes Memorial Home
Danville, VA
Hughes Memorial Home funds special projects and capital improvements benefiting needy or at-risk children, as well as scholarships for higher education or job training, in Virginia and North Carolina. Its 2025 grants ranged from $750 to $52,500, with a median of $2,500. It accepts grant applications through an online process, but says applications will not be accepted in 2026; the next stated application period is July 1–September 1, 2027.
Assets
$5.5M
Grants
53
Total Given
$402K
Intact Charitable Trust USA
Plymouth, MN
Intact Charitable Trust USA supports organizations working in education, community services, amateur sports, health care, and homelessness, with 2025 grants distributed across multiple states, led by California, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Illinois, and New York. Its grants ranged from $100 to $82,450, with a median of $1,500. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$167K
Grants
105
Total Given
$610K
Enterprise Holdings Foundation
Saint Louis, MO
The Enterprise Holdings Foundation supports charitable and educational nonprofits in communities where Enterprise Mobility operates, focusing on health, education, arts, and disaster relief; applicants must be actively supported by an Enterprise Mobility team member, spouse, or domestic partner. Giving varies widely: it reported 9,499 grants in 2024, but its 2025 filing showed one grant of $101.4 million, so that amount is not a typical award. Applications are accepted at any time through eligible Enterprise-affiliated applicants; the Foundation does not limit giving to preselected organizations.
Assets
$594.3M
Grants
1
Total Given
$101.4M
More similar funders
More Funders in Virginia
Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Womack Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 21, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/womack-foundation-morg_707292646b9f491b911d8214e3d533d0
BibTeX
@misc{grantable_546053255_2026,
author = {{Grantable}},
title = {{Womack Foundation funder profile}},
howpublished = {GrantGraph},
year = {2026},
url = {https://grantable.co/funders/womack-foundation-morg_707292646b9f491b911d8214e3d533d0},
note = {Accessed 2026-10-21. Data licensed CC BY 4.0}
}The figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0: reuse them with credit to Grantable and a link. Download the data.
Figures come from Womack Foundation's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
Womack Foundation down — hundreds of funders to go?