The Werner Family Foundation
The Werner Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Boca Raton, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2023. As of 2023, the organization holds $226K in total assets. In 2023, it awarded 9 grants totaling $12K.
The Werner Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Werner Family Foundation gave $12K across 9 grants in 2023 (avg $1K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $12,314
- -2.4% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 9
- +28.6% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $1,368
- -24.1% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $1,080
- Total assets
- $225,606
- -6.2% vs 2022
- Primary geography
- Florida (77% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who The Werner Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Boca Jewish Center ($4K). Together the top 9 received $12K.
Grant Size Distribution
20 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 20 grants of 20 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Werner Family Foundation gives
- In 2023 it paid out 127% 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 2021 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2021) to $13K (2022). In 2023 it made 9 grants totaling $12K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boca Jewish Center Boca Raton, FL | To help further the progress of the organization's charitable and educational activities. | $4,217 |
| Alpha Epsilon Pi Foundation Bethesda, MD | To help further the progress of the organization's charitable and educational activities. | $2,884 |
| The Shul Surfside, FL | To help further the progress of the organization's charitable and educational activities. | $2,235 |
| University of Florida Hillel Gainsville, FL | To help further the progress of the organization's charitable and educational activities. | $1,080 |
| Chabad of Gainsville Gainsville, FL | To help further the progress of the organization's charitable and educational activities. | $1,080 |
| Alpha Epsilon Pi Phi Gamma Chapter Gainesville, FL | To help further the progress of the organization's charitable and educational activities. | $500 |
| The Jewish Woman Entreprenuer Hollywood, FL | To help further the progress of the organization's charitable and educational activities. | $112 |
| The Climb for Cancer Foundation Gainesville, FL | To help further the progress of the organization's charitable and educational activities. | $106 |
| The University of Florida Foundation Inc Gainesville, FL | To help further the progress of the organization's charitable and educational activities. | $100 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $225,606 | — | $14,914 | $12,314 | 9 | $14,153 | $11,158 |
| 2022 | $240,520 | — | $14,680 | $12,614 | 7 | $12,614 | $12,294 |
| 2021 | $255,200 | $260,000 | $4,800 | $4,694 | 4 | $4,694 | $16 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Werner Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $11K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Werner Family Foundation is led by Bernard Werner, Chairman on every filing since 2021; none of the 4 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Bernard Werner
Chairman
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chase Werner
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ethan Werner
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Hailey Werner
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2023. "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 Werner Family Foundation
How much does The Werner Family Foundation give each year?
The Werner Family Foundation gave $12K across 9 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $13K across 7 grants.
What is The Werner Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Werner Family Foundation's median grant in 2023 was $1,080, and its average grant was $1,368, across 9 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Werner Family Foundation give grants?
The Werner Family Foundation gives mostly in Florida: 77% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Maryland (23%). The most frequent recipient cities were Gainesville, FL (3 grants) and Gainsville, FL (2 grants).
Does The Werner Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2023: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on The Werner Family Foundation's 2023 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Werner Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Werner Family Foundation's largest 2023 grantees include Boca Jewish Center ($4,217), Alpha Epsilon Pi Foundation ($2,884) and The Shul ($2,235), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 76% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
How large is The Werner Family Foundation?
The Werner Family Foundation reported $226K in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $14K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $11K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Werner Family Foundation's EIN?
The Werner Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-3951982. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2023
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