Werler Family Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Werler Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Melrose, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $143,000 in 33 grants; the typical grant was $4,000 and the largest $13,000. 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$143,000
- Number of grants33
- Typical grant$4,000
- Largest grant$13,000
- Assets$2.2 million
- New grantees6%
Giving in 2024 was down from $150,000 the year before.
6% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $150,000 | 37 | $2.1 million |
| 2024 | $143,000 | 33 | $2.2 million |
How to apply
Werler Family Charitable 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 Werler Family Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 11 | $59,000 |
| Massachusetts | 10 | $37,500 |
| Montana | 6 | $28,000 |
| Maine | 2 | $5,500 |
| California | 1 | $5,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $4,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $2,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Summit Academy | General fund | $13,000 |
| Minneapolis Ski Jumping Club | General fund | $10,000 |
| Soft Landing | General fund | $10,000 |
| Ceres | General fund | $8,500 |
| The Arc Minnesota | General fund | $6,000 |
| Boston Healthcare for the Homeless | General fund | $5,000 |
| Camp Confidence | General fund | $5,000 |
| Catholic Charities | General fund | $5,000 |
| Cystinosis Research Foundation | General fund | $5,000 |
| Friendshipworks | General fund | $5,000 |
| Mission of Deeds | General fund | $5,000 |
| Sharing & Caring Hands | General fund | $5,000 |
| Five Valleys Land Trust | General fund | $4,000 |
| International Fellowship of Christians and Jews | General fund | $4,000 |
| Missoula Food Bank | General fund | $4,000 |
| Missoula Habitat for Humanity | General fund | $4,000 |
| YWCA | General fund | $4,000 |
| The Babinsky Foundation | General fund | $3,500 |
| Bread of Life | General fund | $3,000 |
| Bridgton Food Bank | General fund | $3,000 |
| Dunwoody College of Technology | General fund | $3,000 |
| Greater Boston Food Bank | General fund | $3,000 |
| Union Gospel Mission | General fund | $3,000 |
| Animal Humane Society | General fund | $2,500 |
| Bridgton Community Center | General fund | $2,500 |
| Empathway | General fund | $2,500 |
| Servant's Heart Pantry | General fund | $2,500 |
| Catie's Closet | General fund | $2,000 |
| Community Action Partnership | General fund | $2,000 |
| Haley House | General fund | $2,000 |
| Haven Violence Prevention | General fund | $2,000 |
| Mountain Home Montana | General fund | $2,000 |
| Unitarian Universalist Urban Ministry | General fund | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Mary Werler
Questions people ask
Does Werler Family Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Werler Family Charitable Foundation give?
$143,000 in tax year 2024, across 33 grants, with a typical grant of $4,000.
Who runs Werler Family Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Mary Werler (Trustee).
What does Werler Family Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and food and hunger.