The Werth Family Foundation Inc
The Werth Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Woodbridge, Connecticut. It supports nonprofit efforts, with deep roots in Connecticut and an open perspective toward communities around the world, according to its website. Its 2025 filing reports 41 grants totaling $716,107.
The Werth Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Werth Family Foundation Inc gave $716K across 41 grants in 2025 (avg $17K), mostly in Connecticut. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $716,107
- -33.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 41
- -8.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $17,466
- -27.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $13,156,788
- +7.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (98% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Werth Family Foundation Inc
- 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.
- Contact
Mailing address: Co P Werth Iii 1764 Litchfield Tpk, Woodbridge, CT 06525
Phone: (203) 929-3535
Website: https://werthff.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Werth Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Columbus House ($100K). Together the top 10 received $540K.
Grant Size Distribution
193 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 163 grants of 193 (84%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s website describes its work as having deep roots in Connecticut and an open heart toward communities around the world. In 2025, 98% of grant dollars went to recipients in Connecticut, with 1% each going to Alaska and Rhode Island.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 41 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Werth Family Foundation Inc gives
- 61% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 42% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 115% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $716K (2025) to $1.4M (2020). In 2025 it made 41 grants totaling $716K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Columbus House New Haven, CT | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Gaylord Hospital 1 of 2 Wallingford, CT | Charitable | $75,000 |
| CT Foodshare Wallingford, CT | Charitable | $75,000 |
| Himalaya Currents Woodbridge, CT | Charitable | $55,000 |
| Massaro Community Farm Woodbridge, CT | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Womens Health at Yale New Haven, CT | Charitable | $50,000 |
| CT Nofa New Haven, CT | Charitable | $40,000 |
| Gather New Haven New Haven, CT | Charitable | $35,000 |
| Literacy Volunteers Greenwich, CT | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Cardinal Shehan Center Bridgeport, CT | Charitable | $30,000 |
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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 | $13,156,788 | $653,842 | $844,129 | $716,107 | 41 | $716,107 | $593,290 | $620,049 |
| 2024 | $12,270,592 | $418,862 | $1,195,140 | $1,077,775 | 45 | $1,077,775 | $367,007 | $565,508 |
| 2023 | $11,155,843 | $1,370,803 | $1,143,397 | $1,022,224 | 50 | $1,022,224 | $338,258 | $535,608 |
| 2022 | $9,870,720 | $1,332,282 | $1,393,307 | $1,226,037 | 55 | $1,226,037 | $1,311,431 | $595,734 |
| 2021 | $12,864,439 | $1,081,880 | $1,246,055 | $1,148,505 | 2 | — | $1,037,702 | $575,814 |
| 2020 | $10,324,910 | $358,961 | $1,457,333 | $1,357,236 | 2 | — | $377,219 | $536,579 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Werth Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $620K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s website describes a shared family purpose of helping good work reach farther, but does not state a more specific mission or list defined funding categories.
Its 2025 grants include organizations whose missions span social services, food access, education, health, and environmental conservation. For example, Columbus House says it serves people experiencing homelessness or at imminent risk through outreach, shelter, and housing. Massaro Community Farm says it provides free food to low-income people, offers education in nutrition and organic agriculture, and preserves a working farm. Housatonic Valley Association says it works to protect the Housatonic River watershed through environmental education and conservation practices.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 41 grants totaling $716,107. Grants ranged from $7 to $100,000, with a median of $5,000. Among the largest grants were $100,000 to Columbus House, $75,000 each to Gaylord Hospital and CT Foodshare, $55,000 to Himalaya Currents, and $50,000 each to Massaro Community Farm and Women’s Health at Yale. The filing lists the purposes for these grants as charitable.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Peter J Werth Jr as president, Peter J Werth III as treasurer, Deborah K Bachard as secretary, and Jaqueline A Moore, Suzanne Werth, and Dave Moore as directors.
The Werth Family Foundation Inc is led by Peter J. Werth Jr., President on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Peter J. Werth Jr.
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Dave Moore
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jaqueline A. Moore
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Suzanne Werth
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Deborah K. Bachard
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Peter J. Werth III
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Werth Family Foundation Inc
How much does The Werth Family Foundation Inc give each year?
The Werth Family Foundation Inc gave $716K across 41 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.1M across 45 grants.
What is The Werth Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Werth Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $17,466, across 41 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Werth Family Foundation Inc give grants?
The Werth Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Connecticut: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New Haven, CT (8 grants), Woodbridge, CT (4 grants), Charlestown, RI (4 grants) and Monroe, CT (3 grants).
Does The Werth Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 41 grants with a stated purpose on The Werth Family Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (41 grants).
Who are The Werth Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Werth Family Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Columbus House ($100,000), Gaylord Hospital 1 of 2 ($75,000) and CT Foodshare ($75,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 35% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Werth Family Foundation Inc?
The Werth Family Foundation Inc reported $13.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $716K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $620K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Werth Family Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s website describes a shared family purpose of helping good work reach farther, but does not state a more specific mission or list defined funding categories. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Werth Family Foundation Inc?
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 The Werth Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Werth Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 80-0024133. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Werth Family Foundation Inc 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 October 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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