Private foundation · EIN 46-1335746 · Melrose, Massachusetts · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Werler Family Charitable Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 33 grants paid, $143K total, median $4,000. 30% of grants stayed in Massachusetts.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
33
$143K
Median grant
$4,000
Stays in MA
30%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.2M

Grants paid in 2024

33 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Summit AcademyMinneapolis, MNGeneral fund$13K
Minneapolis Ski Jumping ClubMinneapolis, MNGeneral fund$10K
Soft LandingMissoula, MTGeneral fund$10K
CeresBoston, MAGeneral fund$8,500
The Arc MinnesotaSt Paul, MNGeneral fund$6,000
Boston Healthcare for the HomelessBoston, MAGeneral fund$5,000
Camp ConfidenceEast Gull Lake, MNGeneral fund$5,000
Catholic CharitiesSouth Minneapolis, MNGeneral fund$5,000
Cystinosis Research FoundationIrvine, CAGeneral fund$5,000
FriendshipworksBoston, MAGeneral fund$5,000
Mission of DeedsReading, MAGeneral fund$5,000
Sharing & Caring HandsMinneapolis, MNGeneral fund$5,000
Five Valleys Land TrustMissoula, MTGeneral fund$4,000
International Fellowship of Christians and JewsChicago, ILGeneral fund$4,000
Missoula Food BankMissoula, MTGeneral fund$4,000
Missoula Habitat for HumanityMissoula, MTGeneral fund$4,000
YWCAMissoula, MTGeneral fund$4,000
The Babinsky FoundationPequot Lakes, MNGeneral fund$3,500
Bread of LifeBloomington, MNGeneral fund$3,000
Bridgton Food BankBridgton, MEGeneral fund$3,000
Dunwoody College of TechnologyMinneapolis, MNGeneral fund$3,000
Greater Boston Food BankBoston, MAGeneral fund$3,000
Union Gospel MissionSt Paul, MNGeneral fund$3,000
Animal Humane SocietyGolden Valley, MNGeneral fund$2,500
Bridgton Community CenterBridgton, MEGeneral fund$2,500
EmpathwayBoston, MAGeneral fund$2,500
Servant's Heart PantryMelrose, MAGeneral fund$2,500
Catie's ClosetDracut, MAGeneral fund$2,000
Community Action PartnershipWashington, DCGeneral fund$2,000
Haley HouseBoston, MAGeneral fund$2,000
Haven Violence PreventionPortsmouth, NHGeneral fund$2,000
Mountain Home MontanaMissoula, MTGeneral fund$2,000
Unitarian Universalist Urban MinistryRoxbury, MAGeneral fund$2,000

By state: Minnesota 11 · Massachusetts 10 · Montana 6 · Maine 2 · California 1 · Illinois 1

About this foundation

Werler Family Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Melrose, Massachusetts, tax-exempt since 2013. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Werler Family Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Werler Family Charitable Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $143K across 33 grants, a median of $4,000.

Where does Werler Family Charitable Foundation give?

Minnesota (11 grants), Massachusetts (10 grants), Montana (6 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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