Womack Foundation
The Womack Foundation is a private 501(c)(3) foundation established in 1963 and based in Chatham, Virginia. The foundation was created by Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Womack Sr. to provide financial assistance and improve opportunities for residents in its service area.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$6.5M
+58.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$349K
-4.9% YoY
Grant Count
36
-2.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$10K
-2.2% YoY
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.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary mission is to provide financial assistance to improve educational and recreational opportunities for citizens in its service region. The foundation primarily supports:
- Activities that increase opportunities for youth engagement, learning, and well-being
- Community groups expanding resources that serve local residents, especially young people
- Nonprofit organizations delivering education-focused and recreational programs
- Children and youth services, including camps and swimming programs
- Programs that enhance and improve education and recreation for young people who would not otherwise be able to engage in such activities due to financial constraints
Grantmaking
Grant Range
of $10,000 and a grant range of $3,000–$24,000.
How to Apply
** The foundation accepts applications from eligible organizations.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Womack Foundation supports nonprofit organizations and projects in:
- North Carolina: Caswell County
- Virginia: Danville and Pittsylvania County
The foundation also funds projects in additional cities across North Carolina and Virginia, including Blairs, Chatham, Clemmons, Dry Fork, Greensboro, Ringgold, Roanoke, and Yanceyville.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
- Total Assets: $6,526,278 (as of 2025)
- Total Giving: $349,150 (2025)
- Annual Revenue: $2.8 million (2025)
- Annual Expenses: $402,000 (2025)
- Giving Rate: 5.3% of assets
- Expense Ratio: 79.9% of total revenue spent on programs
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $6,526,278 | $4,129,824 | $4,026,870 |
| Revenue | $2,798,414 | $512,605 | $143,725 |
| Expenses | $401,960 | $409,651 | $467,360 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $349,150 | $367,000 | $418,000 |
| Net Investment Income | $2,748,246 | $474,395 | $107,146 |
| Distributable Amount | $331,524 | $325,331 | $309,232 |
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 2025
Grant Size Distribution
180 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Womack Foundation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Big Brothers Big Sisters Danville ($24,000), Dan Pitts Cnty-habitat for Humanity ($20,000), The Salvation Army of Danville ($17,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS DANVILLE DANVILLE, VA | PROGRAMS | $24,000 |
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF DANVILLE DANVILLE, VA | PROGRAMS | $10,000 |
| CASWELL COUNCIL FOR THE ARTS YANCEYVILLE, NC | PROGRAMS | $13,000 |
| CASWELL COUNTY LOCAL FOODS COUNCIL YANCEYVILLE, NC | PROGRAMS | $5,000 |
| CASWELL COUNTY PARRISH YANCEYVILLE, NC | PROGRAMS | $7,000 |
| CEDAR GROVE YANCEYVILLE, NC | PROGRAMS | $8,000 |
| CITY OF DANVILLE DANVILLE, VA | PROGRAMS | $5,000 |
| COMMUNITY IMPRMT COUNCIL-HEAD START DANVILLE, VA | PROGRAMS | $7,650 |
| DAN PITTS CNTY-HABITAT FOR HUMANITY DANVILLE, VA | PROGRAMS | $20,000 |
| DANVILLE AREA TRAINING CENTER DANVILLE, VA | PROGRAMS | $5,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation's leadership team serves without compensation:
- Chairman: Amanda Oakes
- Vice Chairman: Bobbye Raye Womack
- Treasurer/Secretary: Charles A. Womack III
- Trustees: Nell Page, Jonathan Hollie, Kevin Gatewood
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMANDA OAKES | CHAIRMAN/TRU | — | — |
| CHARLES A WOMACK III | TREAS/SEC/TR | — | — |
| BOBBYE RAYE WOMACK | VICECHAIR/TR | — | — |
| NELL PAGE | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| JONATHAN HOLLIE | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| KEVIN GATEWOOD | TRUSTEE | — | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
In April 2021, the Womack Foundation Board of Directors approved $425,000 in grants to area organizations. Notable recipients from that cycle included:
Womack Foundation announces 2021 grant recipients | News | chathamstartribune.comSalvation Army – $30,000
Southside Soccer Club – $13,000
First Tee of Central Carolina – $13,000
Danville Church Based Tutorial – $15,000
Blue Ridge Mountain Boy Scouts – $10,000
Danville Pittsylvania County Community Services – $10,000
Caswell Parrish – $10,000
DCC Educational Foundation – $10,000
Danville Concert Association – $10,000
Danville Science Center – $7,500
Danville Museum of Fine Arts & History – $9,000
Hoop Don't Shoot – $8,000
Epic Caswell – $6,500
Second Chance Outreach Ministries – $6,000
Danville Speech and Hearing – $5,000
Caswell Council for the Arts – $5,000
Friends of the Library/City of Danville – $3,000
Contact Information
- Website: www.womackfoundation.com
- Address: PO Box 111, Chatham, VA 24531-0111
- Telephone: 434-432-1654
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Womack Foundation fund?
The foundation's primary mission is to provide financial assistance to improve educational and recreational opportunities for citizens in its service region. The foundation primarily supports: • Activities that increase opportunities for youth engagement, learning, and well-being • Community groups expanding resources that serve local residents, especially young people • Nonprofit organizations delivering education-focused and recreational programs • Children and youth services, including camps…
How do I apply for a grant from Womack Foundation?
**Grant Amounts:** Typical awards range from $2,000–$40,000, with a median grant size of $10,000 and a grant range of $3,000–$24,000. **Annual Giving:** The foundation awarded $349,150 in total giving across 36 grants in its most recent fiscal year (2025). **Application Process:** The foundation accepts applications from eligible organizations.
Where does Womack Foundation make grants?
The Womack Foundation supports nonprofit organizations and projects in: • **North Carolina:** Caswell County • **Virginia:** Danville and Pittsylvania County The foundation also funds projects in additional cities across North Carolina and Virginia, including Blairs, Chatham, Clemmons, Dry Fork, Greensboro, Ringgold, Roanoke, and Yanceyville.
What size grants does Womack Foundation award?
In 2025, Womack Foundation awarded 36 grants totaling $349K — an average of about $10K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Womack Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, Womack Foundation reported a distributable amount of $332K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
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.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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