Werwaiss Family Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Werwaiss Family Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Long Island City, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $393,088 in 34 grants; the typical grant was $4,000 and the largest $82,101. 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$393,088
- Number of grants34
- Typical grant$4,000
- Largest grant$82,101
- Assets$7.7 million
- New grantees54%
Giving in 2024 was up from $313,088 the year before.
54% 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 | $230,613 | 20 | $5.0 million |
| 2023 | $313,088 | 27 | $7.8 million |
| 2024 | $393,088 | 34 | $7.7 million |
How to apply
Werwaiss Family Charitable Trust 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 Werwaiss Family Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 23 | $266,763 |
| Florida | 7 | $91,477 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $24,648 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Hawaii | 1 | $5,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $200 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Regis High School | Charity | $82,101 |
| Regis High School | Charity | $52,352 |
| Regis High School | Charity | $29,770 |
| Regis High School | Charity | $26,116 |
| Cleveland Clinic Indian River Found | Charity | $26,052 |
| The President Trustees of Williams | Charity | $24,648 |
| Regis High School | Charity | $23,580 |
| Vero Beach Museum of Art | Charity | $21,500 |
| Regis High School | Charity | $20,420 |
| The Learning Alliance | Charity | $14,928 |
| The Learning Alliance | Charity | $12,497 |
| Southhampton Hospital Foundation | Charity | $11,500 |
| Regis High School | Charity | $9,874 |
| Riverside Theatre | Charity | $8,500 |
| Whale Trust Maui | Charity | $5,000 |
| Jesuit Refugee Service USA | Charity | $5,000 |
| John's Island Foundation | Charity | $5,000 |
| Cleveland Clinic Indian River Found | Charity | $3,000 |
| Wings World Quest Inc | Charity | $2,500 |
| The USA East Province of the Societ | Charity | $2,000 |
| Marymount School | Charity | $1,000 |
| North Shore Land Alliance | Charity | $1,000 |
| Church of St Tomas More | Charity | $1,000 |
| The Isabel O Neil Fundation | Charity | $1,000 |
| Regis High School | Charity | $600 |
| Missionaires of Charity | Charity | $500 |
| Maidstone Charitable Trust | Charity | $250 |
| The Ladies's Village Improvement | Charity | $250 |
| Piping Rock Scholoarship Fund | Charity | $250 |
| The Metropolitan Museum of Art | Charity | $250 |
| Jesuits USA East | Charity | $200 |
| Individual | Charity | $200 |
| The Metropolitan Opera Guild | Charity | $150 |
| East Hampton Historical Society | Charity | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- John A Werwaiss
Questions people ask
Does Werwaiss Family Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Werwaiss Family Charitable Trust give?
$393,088 in tax year 2024, across 34 grants, with a typical grant of $4,000.
Who runs Werwaiss Family Charitable Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists John A Werwaiss (President).
What does Werwaiss Family Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and arts and culture.