The Gustave A & Geraldine Werner Foundation
The Gustave A & Geraldine Werner Foundation is a private foundation, based in Tampa, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $986K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 9 grants totaling $76K. Net investment income was $10K.
The Gustave A & Geraldine Werner Foundation at a glance
In short: The Gustave A & Geraldine Werner Foundation gave $76K across 9 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $76,339
- +0.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 9
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $8,482
- +0.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $985,767
- -6.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (100% 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 The Gustave A & Geraldine Werner Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Buffalo State College ($26K). Together the top 9 received $76K.
Grant Size Distribution
46 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 46 grants of 46 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Gustave A & Geraldine Werner Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+1%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 161% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $76K (2022) to $78K (2020). In 2025 it made 9 grants totaling $76K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Buffalo State College Buffalo, NY | Tuition Scholarship | $25,599 |
| Geneseo Foundation Geneseo, NY | TuitionScholarship | $18,070 |
| Fredonia College Foundation Fredonia, NY | TuitionScholarship | $17,670 |
| People Inc Williamsville, NY | UnrestrictedDonation | $2,500 |
| Al Sigl Center Rochester, NY | Unrestricted Donation | $2,500 |
| ARC Foundation Of MONROE Rochester, NY | UnrestrictedDonation | $2,500 |
| Guardianship Committee Of Arc Monroe Rochester, NY | UnrestrictedDonation | $2,500 |
| Mary Cariola Childrens Center Rochester, NY | Unrestricted Donation | $2,500 |
| Medical Motor Services Rochester, NY | Unrestricted Donation | $2,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $985,767 | $11,151 | $79,589 | $76,339 | 9 | $78,329 | $9,891 | $48,692 |
| 2024 | $1,054,244 | $6,486 | $79,593 | $76,193 | 9 | $78,333 | $5,226 | $51,513 |
| 2023 | $1,127,351 | $6,509 | $80,582 | $75,932 | 9 | $78,822 | $4,749 | $55,297 |
| 2022 | $1,201,524 | $6,371 | $79,130 | $75,924 | 9 | $77,948 | $5,189 | $59,095 |
| 2021 | $1,274,383 | $6,251 | $81,532 | $78,332 | 10 | $80,352 | $5,240 | $63,507 |
| 2020 | $1,349,695 | $6,475 | $81,626 | $78,426 | 10 | — | $6,261 | $65,635 |
| 2019 | $1,423,880 | $7,147 | $81,172 | $78,122 | 10 | — | $6,027 | $69,559 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Gustave A & Geraldine Werner Foundation reported a distributable amount of $49K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Gustave A & Geraldine Werner Foundation is led by William Fish, President since 2022 (on filings since 2019); none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
William Fish
President
Trustee → President, 2022
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Charles Fish
Vice President
Trustee → Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Fish
Treasurer
Trustee → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 The Gustave A & Geraldine Werner Foundation
How much does The Gustave A & Geraldine Werner Foundation give each year?
The Gustave A & Geraldine Werner Foundation gave $76K across 9 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $76K across 9 grants.
What is The Gustave A & Geraldine Werner Foundation's typical grant size?
The Gustave A & Geraldine Werner Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,500, and its average grant was $8,482, across 9 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Gustave A & Geraldine Werner Foundation give grants?
The Gustave A & Geraldine Werner Foundation gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Rochester, NY (5 grants).
Does The Gustave A & Geraldine Werner Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 33% of The Gustave A & Geraldine Werner Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 9) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "UnrestrictedDonation" (3 grants).
Who are The Gustave A & Geraldine Werner Foundation's largest grantees?
The Gustave A & Geraldine Werner Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include The Buffalo State College ($25,599), Geneseo Foundation ($18,070) and Fredonia College Foundation ($17,670), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 80% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Gustave A & Geraldine Werner Foundation?
The Gustave A & Geraldine Werner Foundation reported $986K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $78K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $49K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Gustave A & Geraldine Werner Foundation's EIN?
The Gustave A & Geraldine Werner Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 16-1491845. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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 9, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 7, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 19, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 10, 2024)
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