Richard L & Lois S Werner Family
The Richard L & Lois S Werner Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation established in 1997 in Pennsylvania and based in Boca Raton, Florida. Designated as a 501(c)(3) organization, it has been tax-exempt since February 2000. The foundation operates as a family foundation with limited staffing, relying on volunteer trustees to direct its philanthropic activities.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$833K
-19.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$261K
-3.1% YoY
Grant Count
66
-7.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$4K
+4.2% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation does not maintain a published mission statement. However, based on recent grant activity, primary funding focuses on:
- Education
- Science and STEM education
- Human services
- Philanthropy and grantmaking support
Grantmaking
The foundation primarily funds general support and capital campaigns for various organizations.
Grant Range
$125 to $50,000
Average Grant
amounts reported between $100–$75,000
Grant Types
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in:
- Florida
- New York
- Illinois
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Fiscal Year (2024):
- Total Assets: $833,135
- Total Revenues: $76,335
- Total Expenses: $268,722
- Total Giving: $260,650
- Total Liabilities: $0
Prior Year (2023):
- Total Assets: $1.03 million
- Total Revenues: $76.7 thousand
- Total Expenses: $276 thousand
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $833,135 | $1,030,256 | $1,218,506 |
| Revenue | $76,335 | $76,669 | $52,112 |
| Expenses | $268,722 | $276,082 | $185,072 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $263,729 | $272,050 | $178,649 |
| Net Investment Income | $72,715 | $72,900 | $47,728 |
| Distributable Amount | $41,325 | $52,412 | $61,812 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation is governed by seven trustees, all serving without compensation:
- Richard L Werner (Trustee)
- Lois S Werner (Trustee)
- Elise W Frost (Trustee)
- Mindy H Werner (Trustee)
- Bruce D Werner (Trustee)
- Daniel M Alter (Trustee)
- Ira M Frost (Trustee)
All trustees dedicate approximately 2 hours per week to foundation activities.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RICHARD L WERNER | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| LOIS S WERNER | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| ELISE W FROST | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| MINDY H WERNER | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| BRUCE D WERNER | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| DANIEL M ALTER | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| IRA M FROST | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
Contact Information
Address: 21048 95th Ave S Unit D302 Boca Raton, FL 33428-1573
Phone: 561-994-8890
EIN: 23-7911213
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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