Private foundation · EIN 47-5552647 · Garden City, New York · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Thomas and Michelle Wermers 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 9 grants paid, $235K total, median $15K. 11% of grants stayed in New York.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
9
$235K
Median grant
$15K
Stays in NY
11%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$6.4M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
CureboundSan Diego, CAGeneral support$110K
Youth With a MissionChula Vista, CAGeneral purpose$40K
Grossmont Union High School DistrictEl Cajon, CAGeneral purpose$30K
Rady Children's Hospital - San DiegoSan Diego, CAGeneral purpose$15K
Rady Children's HospitalSan Diego, CAGeneral purpose$15K
Scripps Health FoundationSan Diego, CAGeneral purpose$10K
Greek Orthodox Ladies Philoptochos Society IncNew York, NYGeneral purpose$5,000
LA Jolla Country Day SchoolLA Jolla, CAGeneral purpose$5,000
Maranatha Christian SchoolsSan Diego, CAGeneral purpose$5,000

By state: California 8 · New York 1

About this foundation

Thomas and Michelle Wermers Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Garden City, New York, administered in care of Thomas Wermers, tax-exempt since 2017. 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 Thomas and Michelle Wermers Family 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 Thomas and Michelle Wermers Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $235K across 9 grants, a median of $15K.

Where does Thomas and Michelle Wermers Family Foundation give?

California (8 grants), New York (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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