The Otto G & Jill V Stolz Charitable Foundation
The organization is a private foundation dedicated to providing financial support primarily for religious and educational institutions. Its mission focuses on general support for Christian Science organizations, churches, and universities, particularly Duke University and the University of Virginia. The foundation also shows interest in community service and the arts, as evidenced by its funding to various community-focused organizations and cultural institutions. While it operates from Florida, its funding activities predominantly benefit recipients located in North Carolina and Virginia.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A small-to-mid sized nonprofit or faith-based institution with regional ties (particularly NC/VA) seeking general operating support and able to submit a concise letter-based request.
Good Fit
- • Operates in North Carolina or Virginia or has clear program activity there.
- • Is a church, Christian Science organization, university, or small community nonprofit.
- • Seeks general/unrestricted support rather than large program-restricted grants.
- • Requests are sized in the hundreds to low‑five-figure range.
- • Can make a direct, letter or phone-based approach to the named director.
Geography
Grants are regionally concentrated: the latest year paid out to organizations in two states (primarily NC and VA) with about 60% of dollars in a single state; earlier years included a few other states but recent giving is regional rather than national.
Recipient Variety
The foundation funded five distinct recipients in the latest year and funded seven distinct recipients in 2022, spanning universities, churches, arts and small charities; several grantees recur across years, indicating relationship-driven but not narrowly captive giving.
New Applicants
Direct access cues exist (explicit 'applications accepted at any time' plus a mailing address and phone) and the foundation funded at least one new recipient in recent years, but most dollars go to repeat grantees so new entrants are plausible though selection appears relationship-influenced.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
