Private foundation · EIN 47-2439794 · Castle Rock, Colorado · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Werner Family 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 1 grants paid, $25K total, median $25K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
1
$25K
Median grant
$25K
Stays in CO
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.5M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
The Crime Victims' Center of Chester County IncWest Chester, PAGeneral operating$25K

About this foundation

Werner Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Castle Rock, Colorado, tax-exempt since 2015. 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 Werner Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 Werner Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $25K across 1 grants, a median of $25K.

Where does Werner Family Foundation give?

Pennsylvania (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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