Richard L & Lois S Werner Family
The Richard L & Lois S Werner Family is a private foundation based in Boca Raton, Florida. In 2025, it reported 69 grants totaling $248,914, supporting organizations including Jewish community organizations, educational institutions, healthcare and medical research organizations, and arts groups.
Richard L & Lois S Werner Family at a glance
In short: Richard L & Lois S Werner Family gave $249K across 69 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in Florida. 12% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $248,914
- -4.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 69
- +4.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,607
- -8.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $664,810
- -20.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 12% first-time grantees (8 of 69, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Florida (63% 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 Richard L & Lois S Werner Family
- How to Apply
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The foundation states that applications should be submitted in writing to Richard L. Werner. It does not restrict giving to preselected organizations, and its filing lists no restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- January 1; the 2026 date has passed.
- Deadline
- January 1; the 2026 date has passed.
- Contact
Application contact: Richard L Werner
Mailing address: 21048 95Th Avenue South Apt D-302, Boca Raton, FL 33428
Phone: (561) 994-8890
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Richard L & Lois S Werner Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County - General Fund ($50K). Together the top 10 received $173K.
Grant Size Distribution
356 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 352 grants of 356 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, Florida recipients received 63% of grant dollars, New York recipients 16%, Illinois recipients 11%, Washington, DC recipients 4%, and Pennsylvania recipients 3%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 69 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Richard L & Lois S Werner Family open to new grantees?
12%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 8 of 69 grantees (12%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 81% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 42% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 736% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $144K (2019) to $269K (2023). In 2025 it made 69 grants totaling $249K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County - General Fund Boca Raton, FL | General Support | $50,000 |
| Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County - Israel Emergency Relief Fund Boca Raton, FL | General Support | $50,000 |
| Physical Theater Festival Chicago, IL | General Support | $15,000 |
| Lynn University Boca Raton, FL | General Support | $12,500 |
| Congregation B'nai Israel Boca Raton, FL | General Support | $10,600 |
| Jewish National Fund - General Fund New York, NY | General Support | $10,000 |
| Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Troy, NY | General Support | $10,000 |
| Boca Raton Regional Hospital Foundation - Keeping the Promise Fund Boca Raton, FL | General Support | $5,000 |
| Diabetes Research Institute Foundation Hollywood, FL | General Support | $5,000 |
| Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County - Lion of Judah Campaign Boca Raton, FL | General Support | $5,000 |
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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 | $664,810 | $81,341 | $255,214 | $248,914 | 69 | $252,018 | $78,116 | $34,222 |
| 2024 | $833,135 | $76,335 | $268,722 | $260,650 | 66 | $263,729 | $72,715 | $41,325 |
| 2023 | $1,030,256 | $76,669 | $276,082 | $269,100 | 71 | $272,050 | $72,900 | $52,412 |
| 2022 | $1,218,506 | $52,112 | $185,072 | $175,800 | 75 | $178,649 | $47,728 | $61,812 |
| 2021 | $1,473,682 | $81,575 | $168,113 | $160,300 | 75 | $162,914 | $76,376 | $71,703 |
| 2020 | $1,456,737 | $43,490 | $154,613 | $147,078 | 67 | — | $38,707 | $67,731 |
| 2019 | $1,589,972 | $62,231 | $153,323 | $144,143 | 81 | — | $56,606 | $77,597 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Richard L & Lois S Werner Family reported a distributable amount of $34K 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 show support for a range of organizations. For example, Lynn University describes its mission as providing an innovative, global, personalized education, while Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute says it educates leaders for technologically based careers. The Diabetes Research Institute Foundation says it funds research toward curing diabetes; the Victory Center says it provides educational services to people with autism and related disabilities. Other supported organizations describe work in healthcare, Holocaust education and remembrance, emergency medical services in Israel, and assistance for veterans.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 69 grants totaling $248,914. Grants ranged from $188 to $50,000, with a median of $1,000. The largest awards included two $50,000 grants to the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County—one for its general fund and one for its Israel Emergency Relief Fund. Other notable grants were $15,000 to Physical Theater Festival, $12,500 to Lynn University, $10,600 to Congregation B’nai Israel, and $10,000 each to Jewish National Fund and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. The listed purposes for these grants were general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists seven trustees: Richard L. Werner, Lois S. Werner, Elise W. Frost, Mindy H. Werner, Bruce D. Werner, Daniel M. Alter, and Ira M. Frost.
Richard L & Lois S Werner Family's 2025 filing lists 7 officers; none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Bruce D. Werner
Trustee
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniel M. Alter
Trustee
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elise W. Frost
Trustee
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ira M. Frost
Trustee
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lois S. Werner
Trustee
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mindy H. Werner
Trustee
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard L. Werner
Trustee
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Tammy H. Werner (2019–2023) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Richard L & Lois S Werner Family
How much does Richard L & Lois S Werner Family give each year?
Richard L & Lois S Werner Family gave $249K across 69 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $261K across 66 grants.
What is Richard L & Lois S Werner Family's typical grant size?
Richard L & Lois S Werner Family's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $3,607, across 69 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Richard L & Lois S Werner Family that year got $1K on average.
Where does Richard L & Lois S Werner Family give grants?
Richard L & Lois S Werner Family gives mostly in Florida: 63% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (16%) and Illinois (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (13 grants), Boca Raton, FL (12 grants), Chicago, IL (6 grants) and Washington, DC (4 grants).
Does Richard L & Lois S Werner Family give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Richard L & Lois S Werner Family's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (69 of 69) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Richard L & Lois S Werner Family's largest grantees?
Richard L & Lois S Werner Family's largest 2025 grantees include Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County - General Fund ($50,000), Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County - Israel Emergency Relief Fund ($50,000) and Physical Theater Festival ($15,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 46% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Richard L & Lois S Werner Family?
Richard L & Lois S Werner Family reported $665K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $252K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $34K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Richard L & Lois S Werner Family fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Richard L & Lois S Werner Family?
The foundation states that applications should be submitted in writing to Richard L. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Richard L & Lois S Werner Family's EIN?
Richard L & Lois S Werner Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7911213. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
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 2024 (received by the IRS May 5, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 4, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 19, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 6, 2024)
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