Bernard and Anne R Werner Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Bernard and Anne R Werner Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $44,000 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $15,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$44,000
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$1.7 million
- New grantees46%
Giving in 2025 was up from $40,000 the year before.
46% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $0 | 0 | $1.0 million |
| 2024 | $40,000 | 8 | $1.2 million |
| 2025 | $44,000 | 11 | $1.7 million |
How to apply
Bernard and Anne R Werner 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 Bernard and Anne R Werner Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 7 | $31,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $7,500 |
| California | 1 | $3,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Holocaust Memorial & Educational Center of Nassau | Toward Holocaust education and the research contribution made by Dana Arschin | $15,000 |
| United States Holocaust Memorial Museum | General & Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| United Jewish Appeal Federation of Jewish Philanth | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Museum of Jewish Heritage A Living Memorial to the | General & Unrestricted | $3,500 |
| University of Southern California | General & Unrestricted | $3,500 |
| Crohns & Colitis Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Jewish Museum | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Yad Vashem USA Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Jewish Identity Center Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish Histor | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Yivo Institute for Jewish Research Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Rachel Blanchfeld
- Jessica Levy
- Dorothy Schonfeld
- Larry Schonfeld
Questions people ask
Does Bernard and Anne R Werner Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Bernard and Anne R Werner Foundation give?
$44,000 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Bernard and Anne R Werner Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Rachel Blanchfeld (VP), Jessica Levy (VP), Dorothy Schonfeld (Dir, Sec) and Larry Schonfeld (Pres, Treas, Dir).
What does Bernard and Anne R Werner Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, science and research and arts and culture.