George Bennett Werk Foundationinc
George Bennett Werk Foundationinc is a private foundation, based in Pittsburgh, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $33K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $2K. Net investment income was $932.
George Bennett Werk Foundationinc at a glance
In short: George Bennett Werk Foundationinc gave $2K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $822.5), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,645
- -76.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- -71.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $823
- -16.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $823
- Total assets
- $32,888
- -4.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Virginia (82% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who George Bennett Werk Foundationinc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Lucky Animal Protection Shelter ($1K). Together the top 2 received $2K.
Grant Size Distribution
25 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 25 grants of 25 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How George Bennett Werk Foundationinc gives
- Giving fell 76% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 71% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2025) to $10K (2023). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $2K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lucky Animal Protection Shelter Broadlands, VA | Animal Protection | $1,345 |
| Penn State University State College, PA | Thon - Childhood Cancer Fund | $300 |
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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 | $32,888 | $932 | $2,345 | $1,645 | 2 | $1,645 | $932 | $2,332 |
| 2024 | $34,301 | $544 | $7,964 | $6,919 | 7 | $6,919 | $1,032 | $2,031 |
| 2023 | $41,721 | $-1,987 | $11,211 | $10,400 | 6 | $10,400 | $1,278 | $2,093 |
| 2022 | $54,919 | $2,507 | $7,537 | $6,750 | 6 | $6,750 | $1,541 | — |
| 2021 | $60,949 | $-124 | $5,079 | $3,750 | 4 | — | $1,487 | $3,221 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, George Bennett Werk Foundationinc reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
George Bennett Werk Foundationinc is led by Jane E. Sambolt, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jane E. Sambolt
President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Anna-Louise Owens Mucci
Vice President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 George Bennett Werk Foundationinc
How much does George Bennett Werk Foundationinc give each year?
George Bennett Werk Foundationinc gave $2K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $7K across 7 grants.
How large is George Bennett Werk Foundationinc?
George Bennett Werk Foundationinc reported $33K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2K (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.
Where does George Bennett Werk Foundationinc operate?
George Bennett Werk Foundationinc has awarded grants in California, Florida, Idaho, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Virginia.
What is George Bennett Werk Foundationinc's EIN?
George Bennett Werk Foundationinc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 30-0626613. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS January 24, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 27, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 13, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 10, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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