Bruce D and Tammy H Werner Foundation
The Bruce D and Tammy H Werner Foundation is a private foundation based in Lincolnshire, Illinois. In its 2025 filing, it reported 15 grants totaling $63,272, including general support for charitable organizations.
Bruce D and Tammy H Werner Foundation at a glance
In short: Bruce D and Tammy H Werner Foundation gave $63K across 15 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), top state New York. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $63,272
- +280.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 15
- -6.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,218
- +305.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $138,915
- -26.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 15, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (44% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Bruce D and Tammy H Werner Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 210 Northampton, Lincolnshire, IL 60069
Phone: (847) 910-2025
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Bruce D and Tammy H Werner Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Jewish National Fund ($23K). Together the top 10 received $60K.
Grant Size Distribution
89 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 89 grants of 89 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars went to recipients in New York (44%), Illinois (36%), Florida (11%), Ohio (6%), and California (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Bruce D and Tammy H Werner Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 15 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. How we count
- 87% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 204% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 644% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2020) to $63K (2025). In 2025 it made 15 grants totaling $63K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish National Fund Rockville, NY | General Support | $23,292 |
| Fuente Latina Miami, FL | General Support | $7,200 |
| Temple Beth El Northbrook, IL | General Support | $7,200 |
| Jewish United Fund Chicago, IL | General Support | $5,000 |
| Friends of IDF New York, NY | General Support | $3,600 |
| Hillel Evanston, IL | General Support | $3,600 |
| Magen David Adom Pepper Pike, OH | General Support | $3,600 |
| The Ark Chicago, IL | General Support | $2,500 |
| Northwestern Medical Foundation Chicago, IL | General Support | $1,800 |
| Spertus Institute Chicago, IL | General Support | $1,800 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $138,915 | $17,488 | $66,538 | $63,272 | 15 | $64,627 | $15,711 | $10,037 |
| 2024 | $187,655 | $11,384 | $20,119 | $16,640 | 16 | $18,275 | $9,621 | $9,876 |
| 2023 | $196,074 | $4,571 | $22,110 | $19,530 | 17 | $20,317 | $5,837 | $10,683 |
| 2022 | $213,822 | $5,606 | $23,718 | $20,820 | 22 | $21,635 | $4,089 | $11,189 |
| 2021 | $230,134 | $25,584 | $19,056 | $16,140 | 19 | $16,959 | $23,599 | $13,287 |
| 2020 | $223,563 | $9,846 | $17,493 | $14,892 | 20 | — | $8,062 | $11,770 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Bruce D and Tammy H Werner Foundation reported a distributable amount of $10K 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 work, as described by the organizations themselves, includes support for Jewish people facing adversity and educational programs for Spanish-language speakers about Middle East security and political situations. The Ark describes its mission as helping Chicagoland Jews facing adversity navigate toward self-reliance through free, comprehensive services. Fuente Latina describes its work as reducing language barriers through educational programs and events for Spanish-speaking individuals around the world.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation made 15 grants totaling $63,272. Grants ranged from $180 to $23,292, with a median grant of $2,500. Listed recipients included Jewish National Fund ($23,292), Fuente Latina ($7,200), Temple Beth El ($7,200), Jewish United Fund ($5,000), Friends of IDF ($3,600), Hillel ($3,600), Magen David Adom ($3,600), and The Ark ($2,500). The listed grants were for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Bruce D Werner as president, Amy Werner and Hillary Werner as vice presidents, and Elise Werner Frost as assistant vice president.
Bruce D and Tammy H Werner Foundation is led by Bruce D. Werner, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Bruce D. Werner
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amy Werner
Vice President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elise Werner Frost
Assistant Vice President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Hillary Werner
Vice President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Tammy H. Werner (2020) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Bruce D and Tammy H Werner Foundation
How much does Bruce D and Tammy H Werner Foundation give each year?
Bruce D and Tammy H Werner Foundation gave $63K across 15 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $17K across 16 grants.
What is Bruce D and Tammy H Werner Foundation's typical grant size?
Bruce D and Tammy H Werner Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,500, and its average grant was $4,218, across 15 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Bruce D and Tammy H Werner Foundation give grants?
Bruce D and Tammy H Werner Foundation's top state is New York, with 44% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Illinois (36%) and Florida (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (5 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Bruce D and Tammy H Werner Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Bruce D and Tammy H Werner Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (15 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Bruce D and Tammy H Werner Foundation's largest grantees?
Bruce D and Tammy H Werner Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Jewish National Fund ($23,292), Fuente Latina ($7,200) and Temple Beth El ($7,200), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Bruce D and Tammy H Werner Foundation?
Bruce D and Tammy H Werner Foundation reported $139K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $65K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $10K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Bruce D and Tammy H Werner Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Bruce D and Tammy H Werner Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 Bruce D and Tammy H Werner Foundation's EIN?
Bruce D and Tammy H Werner Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-4235915. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Bruce D and Tammy H 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 22, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 4, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 4, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 24, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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