Lane Werner Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Lane Werner Family Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $79,770 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $3,385 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 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$79,770
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$3,385
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$1.1 million
- New grantees82%
Giving in 2024 was up from $33,932 the year before.
82% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $33,932 | 9 | $937,712 |
| 2024 | $79,770 | 20 | $1.1 million |
How to apply
Lane 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 Lane Werner Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 8 | $34,500 |
| Oregon | 4 | $31,000 |
| New York | 2 | $6,500 |
| Florida | 1 | $2,770 |
| Mississippi | 1 | $2,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $1,500 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $500 |
| New Mexico | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Rose of Lima Catholic Church | St. Rose of Lima School Scholarship Fund | $15,000 |
| Women Steering Business | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Food for Lane County | Weekend Snack Pack Program | $6,000 |
| Catholic Diocese of Fort Worth | TCU Newman Center | $5,000 |
| Catholic Diocese of Fort Worth | TCU Newman Center to support spiritual retreats and religious pilgrimages | $5,000 |
| Central Catholic High School | Msgr. Tim Murphy Scholarship Fund for needy students | $5,000 |
| Colgate University | English Literature Department: Student programming funds | $5,000 |
| St Rose of Lima Catholic Church | St. Rose of Lima Catholic school scholarship Fund | $5,000 |
| Women Steering Business | The Grand Fund | $5,000 |
| Eohsj Southwestern USA | General & Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Nassau Foundation in | General & Unrestricted | $2,770 |
| Ronald McDonald House of Fort Worth Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Roseboom Church of the Nazarene | Memorial Garden | $2,500 |
| Alliance for Children Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Parish of Guiardian Angel and St Columbia | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Mane Gait | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Saint Josephs University | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Center for Action and Contemplation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Project Home | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Saint Damien Parish Ocean City NJ | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Jennifer Lane Werner
- Blaine Werner
- Margo Werner
- Tierney Werner
- Blaine Patrick Werner Jr
Questions people ask
Does Lane Werner Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Lane Werner Family Foundation give?
$79,770 in tax year 2024, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $3,385.
Who runs Lane Werner Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Jennifer Lane Werner (Pres, Dir), Blaine Werner (Dir, Sec), Margo Werner (Dir) and Tierney Werner (Dir) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Lane Werner Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and environment and conservation.