How to apply
Grant applications should be submitted online at www.clwernerfoundation.org/grant-application. Required submission documents include: 501(c)(3) confirmation letter, most recent form 990, itemized project budget (if applicable), current financial statement, an impact letter setting forth how the grant funds will benefit the organization, and any other documents relevant to the grant request. Contact: Sara Kucera, 30809 Reichmuth Road, Valley, Ne, 4028071295, GRANTS@CLWERNERFOUNDATION.ORG Deadlines: The foundation will review grant requests on a quarterly basis in january, april, july and october. Restrictions: Grant recipients must take a year off from applying after three successive years of foundation support.
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2025
Top 60 of 79 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Omaha Zoo FoundationOmaha, NE | To support the orangutan forest renovations | $500K |
| Mental Health Innovation FoundationOmaha, NE | 2025 donation | $250K |
| Youth Emergency ServicesOmaha, NE | Campus capital 25 | $250K |
| Lutheran Family ServicesOmaha, NE | Dana village support | $175K |
| American Cancer SocietyOmaha, NE | Hope lodge updates | $125K |
| Community Information TrustOmaha, NE | Oma library 2025 | $100K |
| Heart Ministry CenterOmaha, NE | General support | $100K |
| Heartland Hope MissionOmaha, NE | Rural mobile pantry | $100K |
| Lauritzen GardensOmaha, NE | Play and grow campaign | $100K |
| Open Door MissionOmaha, NE | Expanding hope campaign | $100K |
| Wounded Warriors Family SupportOmaha, NE | Dunham house | $100K |
| Madonna FoundationLincoln, NE | Recreation therapy unit on omaha campus | $58K |
| At Ease USAOmaha, NE | Treatment programs 2 | $50K |
| Omaha Christian High SchoolOmaha, NE | Capital campaign/year one operations | $50K |
| Partnership 4 KidsOmaha, NE | Ccrp | $50K |
| Project Harmony Child Advocacy CenterOmaha, NE | Mental health grant | $50K |
| Retrieving Freedom IncSedalia, MO | Service dog training | $50K |
| Avenue ScholarsOmaha, NE | General support | $45K |
| Angels Among USOmaha, NE | Family assistance | $30K |
| Heartland Family ServicesOmaha, NE | Housing sanctuary | $30K |
| Nebraska Center for Workforce Development and EducationOmaha, NE | General support | $30K |
| Rise AcademyOmaha, NE | General support | $30K |
| Autism Action PartnershipOmaha, NE | Daugherty match -2nd grant | $25K |
| Child Saving InstituteOmaha, NE | Ils program | $25K |
| Food Bank for the HeartlandOmaha, NE | Capital campaign; mobile pantry program | $25K |
| Foster LoveOmaha, NE | General support | $25K |
| Joslyn Art MuseumOmaha, NE | Studio & school & teach programs | $25K |
| Midland UniversityFremont, NE | Nursing scholarships | $25K |
| Omaha Performing ArtsOmaha, NE | Arts education grant | $25K |
| Siena Francis HouseOmaha, NE | General support | $25K |
| The New Cassel FoundationOmaha, NE | Helping hands fund | $25K |
| Visiting Nurse Health ServicesOmaha, NE | Community care parenting support program | $25K |
| Habitat for Humanity-OmahaOmaha, NE | Home journey program | $20K |
| Nebraska Children's Home SocietyOmaha, NE | Grant for pat home visiting services | $20K |
| Omaha Home for BoysOmaha, NE | Jacob's place transitional living program | $20K |
| RadiusOmaha, NE | Education services | $20K |
| Colorado West Christian SchoolMontrose, CO | Cwcs multi-purpose | $18K |
| YMCA of Greater OmahaOmaha, NE | Steam activities | $16K |
| Boys TownBoys Town, NE | Grant for the boys town national hotline | $15K |
| CuesOmaha, NE | Steam programming | $15K |
| Elkhorn Athletic AssociationElkhorn, NE | Grant for financial aid scholarships | $15K |
| Heartland Equine Therapeutic Riding Academy-HetraGretna, NE | Riding/therapy serv | $15K |
| Ollie Webb Center Inc Via Share OmahaOmaha, NE | Art of imagination | $15K |
| Oneworld Community Health CenterOmaha, NE | Childen's health pro | $15K |
| St Cecilia CathedralOmaha, NE | Vision project-plaza & garden campaign | $15K |
| The Furniture Project-OmahaOmaha, NE | Furnishing hope 2024 | $15K |
| The Jet Award Foundation and TrustOmaha, NE | Tech ed scholarships | $15K |
| Warrior Bonfire ProjectVicksburg, MS | Veteran retreats | $15K |
| Women's Center for AdvancementOmaha, NE | Emergency support for families fleeing domestic violence | $14K |
| United Way of the MidlandsOmaha, NE | Jag program | $13K |
| Let's Fish OmahaOmaha, NE | Program development | $12K |
| Lincoln Childrens MuseumLincoln, NE | Museums for all | $12K |
| Christian HeritageWalton, NE | Family together program | $10K |
| College of Saint MaryOmaha, NE | Operation smart | $10K |
| Connected Roots Care CenterOmaha, NE | Day health services patient assistance grant | $10K |
| DreamOmaha, NE | Scholarships/general support | $10K |
| Easterseals NebraskaOmaha, NE | Nebraska agrability demonstration trailer | $10K |
| Fontenelle ForestBellevue, NE | Blue star museum program | $10K |
| Girls Inc of OmahaOmaha, NE | Stem for girls | $10K |
| Incommon Community DevelopmentOmaha, NE | Neighborhood resource center | $10K |
By state: Nebraska 71 · Missouri 2 · Colorado 2 · Mississippi 1 · Texas 1 · Wisconsin 1
About this foundation
Cl Werner Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Valley, Nebraska, administered in care of Michael J Weaver, tax-exempt since 2010. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Cl Werner Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. org/grant-application. Deadlines: The foundation will review grant requests on a quarterly basis in january, april, july and october..
How much does Cl Werner Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $3.1M across 79 grants, a median of $15K.
Where does Cl Werner Foundation give?
Nebraska (71 grants), Missouri (2 grants), Colorado (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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