Raymond R & Martha G Wernig
Raymond R & Martha G Wernig is a private foundation based in Palm Desert, California. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations in several states, including organizations addressing homelessness, education, literacy, emergency assistance, and military-family needs.
Raymond R & Martha G Wernig at a glance
In short: Raymond R & Martha G Wernig gave $154K across 22 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), mostly in Florida. 27% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $154,000
- -25.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 22
- -12.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,000
- -15.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,500
- Total assets
- $694,372
- -5.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 27% first-time grantees (6 of 22, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (58% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Raymond R & Martha G Wernig
- 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. Its filing says to apply by letter to Stephanie R Wernig.
- Contact
Application contact: Stephanie R Wernig
Mailing address: 42270 Liolios Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92211
Phone: (402) 689-7231
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Raymond R & Martha G Wernig funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Habitat for Humanity ($50K). Together the top 10 received $133K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($1,250), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
138 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 135 grants of 138 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
For 2024, the shares of grant dollars by recipient state were Florida 58%, Ohio 19%, California 11%, Missouri 6%, and Montana 3%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Raymond R & Martha G Wernig open to new grantees?
27%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 22 grantees (27%) were first-time recipients. With only 22 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 68% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 33% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 306% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $95K (2020) to $206K (2023). In 2024 it made 22 grants totaling $154K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Habitat for Humanity Naples, FL | Supports Homeless in Collier Cty | $50,000 |
| Guadalupe Center Immokalee, FL | Education | $30,000 |
| Agape Ministry Warrenton, MO | Food Pantry for Homeless | $10,000 |
| Stan Hywet Gardens Akron, OH | Educational/Cultural Enrichment | $10,000 |
| St John Neumann HS Naples, FL | Roman Catholic HS in Naples | $7,500 |
| Valley Lutheran Church Chagrin Falls, OH | Lutheran Parish in Chagrin Falls | $6,000 |
| Martha's Village & Kitchen Indio, CA | Supports Homeless/Coachello Valley | $5,000 |
| Read with ME Rancho Mirage, CA | Tutoring Literacy Skills | $5,000 |
| Armed Services YMCA Pendleton Camp Pendleton, CA | Military Family Assistance | $4,500 |
| Holy Rosary Miles City, MT | Health-Related Projects | $4,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $694,372 | $119,592 | $158,203 | $154,000 | 22 | $155,400 | $118,122 | $50,767 |
| 2023 | $731,890 | $87,348 | $209,562 | $206,000 | 25 | $206,000 | $84,405 | $47,264 |
| 2022 | $852,900 | $77,263 | $159,959 | $155,000 | 28 | $155,000 | $73,301 | $55,888 |
| 2021 | $937,034 | $103,789 | $117,866 | $115,750 | 52 | $115,750 | $100,628 | $66,743 |
| 2020 | $955,945 | $414,947 | $103,326 | $94,550 | 11 | — | $126,204 | $58,598 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Raymond R & Martha G Wernig reported a distributable amount of $51K for 2024 — 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 2024 grants show support for organizations working in areas including homelessness, education, literacy, food assistance, and cultural enrichment. Guadalupe Center, a 2024 grantee, describes its mission as breaking the cycle of poverty through education for children in Immokalee. Another 2024 grantee, Shoes That Fit, says it provides new athletic shoes to children in need so they can attend school with dignity and be prepared to learn, play, and thrive.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 22 grants totaling $154,000. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $50,000, with a median grant of $3,500. In 2023 it reported 25 grants totaling $206,000; in 2022, it reported 28 grants totaling $155,000.
Notable 2024 grants included $50,000 to Habitat for Humanity in Naples, Florida, to support homeless people in Collier County; $30,000 to Guadalupe Center in Immokalee, Florida, for education; and $10,000 each to Agape Ministry in Warrenton, Missouri, for a food pantry for homeless people, and Stan Hywet Gardens in Akron, Ohio, for educational and cultural enrichment. Other grants included $7,500 to St John Neumann HS in Naples, Florida, and $5,000 each to Martha’s Village & Kitchen in Indio, California, and Read With Me in Rancho Mirage, California.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Stephanie R Wernig as Chairman, Charles M Wernig as Vice Chairma, Maria W Elfrink as Secretary, and R Mark Wernig as Board Member.
Raymond R & Martha G Wernig is led by Stephanie R. Wernig, Chairman on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Stephanie R. Wernig
Chairman
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Charles M. Wernig
Vice Chairman
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Maria W. Elfrink
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
R. Mark Wernig
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Raymond R & Martha G Wernig
How much does Raymond R & Martha G Wernig give each year?
Raymond R & Martha G Wernig gave $154K across 22 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $206K across 25 grants.
What is Raymond R & Martha G Wernig's typical grant size?
Raymond R & Martha G Wernig's median grant in 2024 was $3,500, and its average grant was $7,000, across 22 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Raymond R & Martha G Wernig that year got $2K on average.
Where does Raymond R & Martha G Wernig give grants?
Raymond R & Martha G Wernig gives mostly in Florida: 58% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Ohio (19%) and California (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Akron, OH (3 grants), Naples, FL (2 grants) and Camp Pendleton, CA (2 grants).
Does Raymond R & Martha G Wernig give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 22 grants with a stated purpose on Raymond R & Martha G Wernig's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Raymond R & Martha G Wernig's largest grantees?
Raymond R & Martha G Wernig's largest 2024 grantees include Habitat for Humanity ($50,000), Guadalupe Center ($30,000) and Agape Ministry ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($1,250), which are not listed by name. Together they received 58% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Raymond R & Martha G Wernig?
Raymond R & Martha G Wernig reported $694K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $155K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $51K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Raymond R & Martha G Wernig fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in areas including homelessness, education, literacy, food assistance, and cultural enrichment. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Raymond R & Martha G Wernig?
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 Raymond R & Martha G Wernig's EIN?
Raymond R & Martha G Wernig's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-2254658. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Raymond R & Martha G Wernig 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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