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The Werner Family Foundation is a private corporation based in LOS ANGELES, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1988. The principal officer is Gelfand Rennert & Feldman L. It holds total assets of $20.5M. Annual income is reported at $6.1M. Total assets have grown from $14.2M in 2010 to $20.5M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 5 officers and trustees. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Wisconsin, California and Massachusetts. According to available records, The Werner Family Foundation has made 116 grants totaling $4.6M, with a median grant of $15K. The foundation has distributed between $1.1M and $1.3M annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2021 with $1.3M distributed across 28 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $515K, with an average award of $40K. The foundation has supported 56 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Massachusetts, California, Wisconsin, which account for 74% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 9 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$10K
Average Grant
$31K
Largest Grant
$500K
Based on 36 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
The Werner Family Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 116 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MA, CA, WI.
The Werner Family Foundation has distributed a total of $4.6M across 116 grants. The median grant size is $15K, with an average of $40K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $515K.
The Werner Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
The Werner Family Foundation is headquartered in LOS ANGELES, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 9 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edward Werner | SEC./TREAS & DIR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Amanda Werner Wise | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Thomas Werner | PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jill Werner | VICE PRESIDENT & DIR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Carolyn Werner Haney | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$20.5M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$20.5M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
116
Total Giving
$4.6M
Average Grant
$40K
Median Grant
$15K
Unique Recipients
56
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harmony ProjectMUSIC PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH FROM LOW-INCOME FAMILIES AND UNDER-RESOURCED COMMUNITIES | Los Angeles, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Wilshire Boulevard TempleTO SUPPORT THE TEMPLE AND THE COMMUNITY | Los Angeles, CA | $250K | 2023 |
| After-School All-StarsPROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS THAT KEEP CHILDREN SAFE AND HELP THEM ACHIEVE IN SCHOOL AND LIFE | Los Angeles, CA | $200K | 2023 |
| University School Of MilwaukeeEDUCATIONAL SUPPORT & SCHOLARSHIPS | Milwaukee, WI | $94K | 2023 |
| Yale UniversityEDUCATIONAL SUPPORT & SCHOLARSHIPS | New Haven, CT | $90K | 2023 |
| St Andrew'S Episcopal SchoolEDUCATIONAL SUPPORT & SCHOLARSHIPS | Austin, TX | $60K | 2023 |
| Shalom AustinPROVIDE COUNSELING, CASE MANAGEMENT, EMERGENCY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, FOOD INSECURITY SERVICES, AND VOLUNTEER ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN THEIR JEWISH COMMUNITY | Austin, TX | $50K | 2023 |
| Wesleyan UniversityEDUCATIONAL SUPPORT & SCHOLARSHIPS | Middletown, CT | $50K | 2023 |
| Froedtert Hospital Foundationsupport health care related services, research and educational programs | Milwaukee, WI | $30K | 2023 |
| Children'S Wisconsin FoundationFUND RESEARCH AND CARE FOR CHILDREN INCLUDING PHYSICAL, SOCIAL AND MENTAL HEALTH | Milwaukee, WI | $30K | 2023 |
| Buckingham Browne & Nichols SchoolTO SUPPORT QUALITY EDUCATION FOR STUDENTS | Cambridge, MA | $27K | 2023 |
| Cleveland Clinic FoundationTO SUPPORT THE RESEARCH, TREATMENT, AND DISEASE PREVENTION/EDUCATION OF ALZHEIMERS | Cleveland, OH | $25K | 2023 |
| Camp Harbor ViewEDUCATIONAL SUPPORT & SCHOLARSHIPS | Boston, MA | $25K | 2023 |
| Los Angeles Leadership FoundationTO SUPPORT SECONDARY STUDENTS SUCCEED IN COLLEGE | Los Angeles, CA | $25K | 2023 |
| Dell Children'S Medical Center Of Central TexasSUPPORT THE CARE OF CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS | Austin, TX | $20K | 2023 |
| Ploughshares FundTO SUPPORT SECURITY AND PEACE WORLDWIDE | Washington, DC | $20K | 2023 |
| Milwaukee Institute Of Art & DesignSUPPORTING AN EQUITABLE AND INCLUSIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT | Milwaukee, WI | $15K | 2023 |
| Spruce Street Nursery SchoolEDUCATIONAL SUPPORT & TUITIONS | Boston, MA | $15K | 2023 |
| Boston Children'S MuseumPIONEERING INTERACTIVE LEARNING CONCEPTS, AND EXHIBITS TO CREATE UNIQUE AND ENLIGHTENING EXPERIENCES FOR CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES | Boston, MA | $10K | 2023 |
| Los Angeles Parks FoundationENHANCEMENT & PRESERVATION OF LOS ANGELES PARKS | Los Angeles, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Zoo New Englandsupport conservation programs, research, and education aimed at wildlife protection, habitat preservation and biodiversity | Boston, MA | $5K | 2023 |
| Boston Children'S Hospital TrustPROVIDE HOPE TO HELP CURE MORE CHILDREN, EASE SUFFERING, AND RESTORE FAMILIES. | Boston, MA | $5K | 2023 |
| Our House Grief Support CenterTO HELP GRIEF SUPPORT SERVICES | Los Angeles, CA | $3K | 2023 |
| GriefhavenPROVIDING THE LOVE, EDUCATION, AND SUPPORT TO THOSE IN NEED DEALING VARIETY OF DIFFERENT TYPES OF GRIEF SUPPORT | Pacific Palisades, CA | $3K | 2023 |
| Dana-Farber Cancer Institutesupport cancer treatment and research | Brookline, MA | $2K | 2023 |
| Children'S Hospital Of Wisconsin FoundationFUND RESEARCH AND CARE FOR CHILDREN | Milwaukee, WI | $30K | 2022 |
| Milwaukee Filmsupport various programs that entertain, educate, and engage community through shared cinematic experiences | Milwaukee, WI | $25K | 2022 |
| First StageTO CREATE EXTRAORDINARY THEATER EXPERIENCES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE AND FAMILIES THROUGH PROFESSIONAL THEATER PRODUCTIONS, UNPARALLELED THEATER ACADEMY TRAINING AND DYNAMIC THEATER IN EDUCATION PROGRAM. | Milwaukee, WI | $8K | 2022 |
| Flatwater FoundationHELP COVER THE COST FOR FAMILIES IN NEED OF SUPPORT, THERAPY AND WHILE COPING WITH A CANCER DIAGNOSIS. | Austin, TX | $5K | 2022 |
| Milwaukee College PrepSUPPORT TO K-8 CHARTER SCHOOLS | Milwaukee, WI | $5K | 2022 |
| Southern California Counseling CenterTO PROVIDE AFFORDABLE MENTAL HEALTH CARE TO PEOPLE IN NEED EACH YEAR | Los Angeles, CA | $3K | 2022 |
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