The Werth Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Werth Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Woodbridge, Connecticut. In tax year 2024 it gave $716,107 in 41 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $100,000. 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$716,107
- Number of grants41
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$13.2 million
- New grantees44%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.1 million the year before.
44% 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 | $1.0 million | 50 | $11.2 million |
| 2023 | $1.1 million | 45 | $12.3 million |
| 2024 | $716,107 | 41 | $13.2 million |
How to apply
The Werth Family Foundation Inc 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 Werth Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 36 | $700,107 |
| Alaska | 1 | $10,000 |
| Rhode Island | 4 | $6,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Columbus House | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Gaylord Hospital 1 of 2 | Charitable | $75,000 |
| CT Foodshare | Charitable | $75,000 |
| Himalaya Currents | Charitable | $55,000 |
| Massaro Community Farm | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Womens Health at Yale | Charitable | $50,000 |
| CT Nofa | Charitable | $40,000 |
| Gather New Haven | Charitable | $35,000 |
| Literacy Volunteers | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Cardinal Shehan Center | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Housatonic Valley Association | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Americares Ca Wilfires | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Team Flood Relief | Charitable | $23,000 |
| Elm Shakespeare 2 of 3 | Charitable | $17,500 |
| Interior AIDS Association | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Downtown Soup Kitchen | Charitable | $10,000 |
| CT Hospice | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Broken Umbrella Theater | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Cardinal Shehan HCC | Charitable | $6,000 |
| Vet Fuel | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Patrons of Trumbull Art & Nature | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Friends of Edith Wheeler Lib | Charitable | $2,400 |
| Ability Beyond | Charitable | $2,400 |
| Catherine Violet Hubbard Fnd | Charitable | $2,400 |
| CT Public Radio | Charitable | $2,400 |
| Charlestown Historical Society | Charitable | $2,400 |
| Linsay's Legacy Foundation | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Save Our Stepney Task Force | Charitable | $1,200 |
| Resources in Search & Resc | Charitable | $1,200 |
| Bethany Hist Society | Charitable | $1,200 |
| Creative Arts Workshop | Charitable | $1,200 |
| Common Ground NH | Charitable | $1,200 |
| Friends of Woodbridge Lib | Charitable | $1,200 |
| Lockets Meadow LLC | Charitable | $1,200 |
| Simsbury Abc | Charitable | $1,200 |
| Simsbury Land Trust | Charitable | $1,200 |
| Friends of Greenhill Pond | Charitable | $1,200 |
| Hartford City Mission | Charitable | $1,200 |
| Salt Pond Coalition | Charitable | $1,200 |
| Charlestown Land Trust | Charitable | $1,200 |
Officers and trustees
- Peter J Werth Jr
- Peter J Werth III
- Deborah K Bachard
- Jaqueline A Moore
- Suzanne Werth
- Dave Moore
Questions people ask
Does The Werth Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Werth Family Foundation Inc give?
$716,107 in tax year 2024, across 41 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Werth Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Peter J Werth Jr (President), Peter J Werth III (Treasurer), Deborah K Bachard (Secretary) and Jaqueline A Moore (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does The Werth Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, arts and culture and environment and conservation.