Bernard and Anne R Werner Foundation
The Bernard and Anne R Werner Foundation is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. Its 2025 filing records grants to charitable organizations including Holocaust education and Jewish heritage institutions, as well as organizations working on Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.
Bernard and Anne R Werner Foundation at a glance
In short: Bernard and Anne R Werner Foundation gave $44K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $44,000
- +10.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- +37.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,000
- -20.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $1,432,747
- +42.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (70% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Bernard and Anne R Werner Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. No application process or required materials are provided.
- Contact
Mailing address: Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Bernard and Anne R Werner Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Holocaust Memorial & Educational Center of Nassau ($15K). Together the top 10 received $43K.
Grant Size Distribution
19 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 19 grants of 19 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars went to recipients in New York (70%), Washington, DC (17%), California (8%), and Pennsylvania (5%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
How Bernard and Anne R Werner Foundation gives
- 55% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 66% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $40K (2024) to $44K (2025). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $44K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Holocaust Memorial & Educational Center of Nassau Glen Cove, NY | Toward Holocaust education and the research contribution made by Dana Arschin | $15,000 |
| United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Washington, DC | General & Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| United Jewish Appeal Federation of Jewish Philanth New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| The Museum of Jewish Heritage a Living Memorial to New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $3,500 |
| University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA | General & Unrestricted | $3,500 |
| Crohns & Colitis Foundation Inc New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Jewish Museum New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Yad Vashem USA Foundation New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Jewish Identity Center Inc Elkins Park, PA | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish Histor Philadelphia, PA | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Amounts are reported for each filing year.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,432,747 | $487,979 | $63,157 | $44,000 | 11 | $55,894 | $4,483 | $84,923 |
| 2024 | $1,007,925 | $58,613 | $53,058 | $40,000 | 8 | $44,699 | $302,458 | $53,312 |
| 2023 | $1,002,370 | $1,007,370 | $5,000 | — | — | $5,000 | $200,263 | $527 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Bernard and Anne R Werner Foundation reported a distributable amount of $85K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included organizations whose stated missions include Holocaust education, Jewish history and culture, and research and support for people affected by Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. For example, Jewish Identity Center Inc. says it provides Holocaust education through a permanent exhibit and educational programs for schools. YIVO Institute for Jewish Research says it studies and preserves materials on Jewish life in Eastern Europe and Russia. Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation says it works to find cures and improve quality of life for people affected by the diseases.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 11 grants totaling $44,000. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $15,000, with a median of $2,500. In 2024, it reported eight grants totaling $40,000.
The largest 2025 grants included $15,000 to Holocaust Memorial & Educational Center of Nassau for Holocaust education and the research contribution made by Dana Arschin; $7,500 to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum; $5,000 to United Jewish Appeal Federation of Jewish Philanth; and $3,500 each to the Museum of Jewish Heritage and the University of Southern California. The latter four grants were listed as general and unrestricted. Other 2025 recipients included Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation ($2,500), Jewish Museum ($2,000), Yad Vashem USA Foundation ($2,000), Jewish Identity Center ($1,000), Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History ($1,000), and YIVO Institute for Jewish Research ($1,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Larry Schonfeld as president, treasurer, and director; Dorothy Schonfeld as director and secretary; and Rachel Blanchfeld and Jessica Levy as vice presidents.
Bernard and Anne R Werner Foundation is led by Larry Schonfeld, President, Treasurer & Director on every filing since 2023; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Larry Schonfeld
President, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dorothy Schonfeld
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jessica Levy
Vice President
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rachel Blanchfeld
Vice President
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Bernard and Anne R Werner Foundation
How much does Bernard and Anne R Werner Foundation give each year?
Bernard and Anne R Werner Foundation gave $44K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $40K across 8 grants.
What is Bernard and Anne R Werner Foundation's typical grant size?
Bernard and Anne R Werner Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,500, and its average grant was $4,000, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Bernard and Anne R Werner Foundation give grants?
Bernard and Anne R Werner Foundation gives mostly in New York: 70% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were District of Columbia (17%) and California (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (6 grants).
Does Bernard and Anne R Werner Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 91% of Bernard and Anne R Werner Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Bernard and Anne R Werner Foundation's largest grantees?
Bernard and Anne R Werner Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Holocaust Memorial & Educational Center of Nassau ($15,000), United States Holocaust Memorial Museum ($7,500) and United Jewish Appeal Federation of Jewish Philanth ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 63% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Bernard and Anne R Werner Foundation?
Bernard and Anne R Werner Foundation reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $56K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $85K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Bernard and Anne R Werner Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included organizations whose stated missions include Holocaust education, Jewish history and culture, and research and support for people affected by Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Bernard and Anne R Werner Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Bernard and Anne R Werner Foundation's EIN?
Bernard and Anne R Werner Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-2210223. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Does Bernard and Anne R Werner Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 4, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 1, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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