Private foundation · EIN 95-4139253 · Los Angeles, California

The 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 36 grants paid, $1.2M total, median $25K. 22% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
36
$1.2M
Median grant
$25K
Stays in CA
22%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$23M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Yale UniversityNew Haven, CTEducational support & scholarships$125K
University School of MilwaukeeMilwaukee, WIEducational support & scholarships$101K
After-School All-StarsLos Angeles, CAProvide after-school programs that keep children safe and help them achieve in school and life$100K
Shalom AustinAustin, TXTo support to the jewish community$100K
Wesleyan UniversityAustin, TXEducation-scholarship$75K
Froedtert Hospital FoundationMilwaukee, WITo support health care related services, research and educational programs$65K
Duke UniversityDurham, NCTo support quality education for students$50K
Massachusetts General HospitalBoston, MAResearch, education, medicine$50K
St Andrew's Episcopal SchoolAustin, TXEducational support & scholarships$50K
Children's Wisconsin FoundationMilwaukee, WIFund research and care for children including physical, social and mental health$40K
The Women's Alzheimer's MovementCleveland, OHTo support women with alzheimers$40K
Dell Children's FoundationAustin, TXLife-saving specialty care to the childrens and families$30K
Los Angeles Leadership AcademyLos Angeles, CAProvide quality education, materials and service to the school$30K
PelotoniaColumbus, OHInnovative cancer research$30K
The Camp Harbor View FoundationBoston, MAEducational support & scholarships$30K
Boston Children's Hospital TrustBoston, MAProvide hope to help cure more children, ease suffering, and restore families.$25K
Braddock Carnegie Library AssociationBraddock, PAProvide support to the programs and services offered at the library$25K
Pittsburgh Penguins FoundationPittsburgh, PACare for children with cancer$25K
Ploughshares FundSan Francisco, CATo support to reduce nuclear risks arounnd the glob$25K
Trust for Public LandSan Francisco, CATo support los angeles parks for people general operations$25K
Fire AidInglewood, CATo support short term relief and long term initiatives to prevent future fire disasters throughout southern ca$20K
Spruce Street Nursery SchoolBoston, MATo support individuals at spruce nursery school$20K
Buckingham Browne & Nichols SchoolCambridge, MATo support quality education for students$17K
The Everychild FoundationPacific Palisades, CATo support children suffering from disease, disability, abuse, neglect or poverty$16K
Milwaukee College PrepMilwaukee, WIScholarships, educational$15K
Pan-Mass ChallengeNeedham, MASupport the inovative work of doctors, nurses and scientists$14K
Carnegie MuseumsPittsburgh, PATo support quality education for students$13K
Children's Hospital FoundationPittsburgh, PACare for children with cancer$13K
Boston Children's MuseumBoston, MAPioneering interactive learning concepts and experiences for children and their families$10K
Every Mother CountsNew York, NYTo support women through their pregnancy journey$10K
Harmony ProjectLos Angeles, CAMusic programs for youth from low-income families and under-resourced communities$10K
The Mountain SchoolVershire, VTScholarships, educational$10K
Franklin Park ZooBoston, MATo support animals at franklin park zoo and stone zoo$5,000
The Hole in the Wall Gang CampNew Haven, CTProvide comprehensive camp programs that keep children safe and help them achieve in school and life$5,000
GriefhavenPacific Palisades, CAProvide support to griefing programs$3,000
Nantucket DreamlandNantucket, MATo gather people together to share experiences through film, art, culture, and learning$2,500

By state: Texas 4 · California 8 · Wisconsin 4 · Massachusetts 9 · Connecticut 2 · Pennsylvania 4

About this foundation

The Werner Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Los Angeles, California, administered in care of Gelfand Rennert & Feldman L, tax-exempt since 1988. 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 The Werner 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 The Werner Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $1.2M across 36 grants, a median of $25K.

Where does The Werner Family Foundation give?

Texas (4 grants), California (8 grants), Wisconsin (4 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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