The Werner Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Werner Family Foundation is a private foundation in Los Angeles, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.2 million in 36 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $125,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.2 million
- Number of grants36
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$125,000
- Assets$31.4 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.1 million the year before.
50% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $1.1 million | 25 | $24.5 million |
| 2023 | $1.1 million | 31 | $28.7 million |
| 2024 | $1.2 million | 36 | $31.4 million |
How to apply
The Werner Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What The Werner Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 4 | $255,000 |
| California | 8 | $229,000 |
| Wisconsin | 4 | $220,681 |
| Massachusetts | 9 | $173,167 |
| Connecticut | 2 | $130,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 4 | $75,000 |
| Ohio | 2 | $70,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $50,000 |
| New York | 1 | $10,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Yale University | Educational support & scholarships | $125,000 |
| University School of Milwaukee | Educational support & scholarships | $100,681 |
| After-School All-Stars | Provide after-school programs that keep children safe and help them achieve in school and life | $100,000 |
| Shalom Austin | To support to the jewish community | $100,000 |
| Wesleyan University | Education-scholarship | $75,000 |
| Froedtert Hospital Foundation | To support health care related services, research and educational programs | $65,000 |
| Duke University | To support quality education for students | $50,000 |
| Massachusetts General Hospital | Research, education, medicine | $50,000 |
| St Andrew's Episcopal School | Educational support & scholarships | $50,000 |
| Children's Wisconsin Foundation | Fund research and care for children including physical, social and mental health | $40,000 |
| The Women's Alzheimer's Movement | To support women with alzheimers | $40,000 |
| Dell Children's Foundation | Life-saving specialty care to the childrens and families | $30,000 |
| Los Angeles Leadership Academy | Provide quality education, materials and service to the school | $30,000 |
| Pelotonia | Innovative cancer research | $30,000 |
| The Camp Harbor View Foundation | Educational support & scholarships | $30,000 |
| Boston Children's Hospital Trust | Provide hope to help cure more children, ease suffering, and restore families. | $25,000 |
| Braddock Carnegie Library Association | Provide support to the programs and services offered at the library | $25,000 |
| Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation | Care for children with cancer | $25,000 |
| Ploughshares Fund | To support to reduce nuclear risks arounnd the glob | $25,000 |
| Trust for Public Land | To support los angeles parks for people general operations | $25,000 |
| Fire Aid | To support short term relief and long term initiatives to prevent future fire disasters throughout southern ca | $20,000 |
| Spruce Street Nursery School | To support individuals at spruce nursery school | $20,000 |
| Buckingham Browne & Nichols School | To support quality education for students | $16,667 |
| The Everychild Foundation | To support children suffering from disease, disability, abuse, neglect or poverty | $16,000 |
| Milwaukee College Prep | Scholarships, educational | $15,000 |
| Pan-Mass Challenge | Support the inovative work of doctors, nurses and scientists | $14,000 |
| Carnegie Museums | To support quality education for students | $12,500 |
| Children's Hospital Foundation | Care for children with cancer | $12,500 |
| Boston Children's Museum | Pioneering interactive learning concepts and experiences for children and their families | $10,000 |
| Every Mother Counts | To support women through their pregnancy journey | $10,000 |
| Harmony Project | Music programs for youth from low-income families and under-resourced communities | $10,000 |
| The Mountain School | Scholarships, educational | $10,000 |
| Franklin Park Zoo | To support animals at franklin park zoo and stone zoo | $5,000 |
| The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp | Provide comprehensive camp programs that keep children safe and help them achieve in school and life | $5,000 |
| Griefhaven | Provide support to griefing programs | $3,000 |
| Nantucket Dreamland | To gather people together to share experiences through film, art, culture, and learning | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Thomas Werner
- Jill Werner
- Edward Werner
- Carolyn Werner Haney
- Amanda Werner Wise
Questions people ask
Does The Werner Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Werner Family Foundation give?
$1.2 million in tax year 2024, across 36 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs The Werner Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Thomas Werner (President & Director), Jill Werner (Vice President & Director), Edward Werner (Sec./Treas & Dir) and Carolyn Werner Haney (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The Werner Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and health.