The Woerner Foundation for World
The Woerner Foundation for World is a private foundation focused on religion, based in Foley, AL. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $901K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $37K. Net investment income was $33K.
The Woerner Foundation for World at a glance
In short: The Woerner Foundation for World gave $37K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $37K), mostly in Alabama. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $36,744
- -63.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $36,744
- -63.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $36,744
- Total assets
- $900,690
- +14.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Alabama (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 Woerner Foundation for World funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was St Benedict Catholic School ($37K).
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 12 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How The Woerner Foundation for World gives
- Giving grew 32% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 91% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $28K (2022) to $134K (2023). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $37K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Benedict Catholic School Elberta, AL | Support building a community of inquisitive minds, faithful souls, and giving hearts. | $36,744 |
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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 | $900,690 | $150,832 | $37,232 | $36,744 | 1 | $36,744 | $33,344 | $40,353 |
| 2024 | $787,090 | $284,414 | $100,021 | $100,000 | 1 | $100,000 | $34,393 | $32,845 |
| 2023 | $602,697 | $123,858 | $133,900 | $133,900 | 4 | $133,900 | $758 | $32,525 |
| 2022 | $612,739 | $613,000 | $31,908 | $27,750 | 3 | $27,750 | — | $15,142 |
| 2021 | $31,647 | $28,000 | $104,250 | $103,000 | 3 | — | — | $2,615 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Woerner Foundation for World reported a distributable amount of $40K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Woerner Foundation for World is led by Roger L. Woerner, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Roger L. Woerner
President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
R. Maxwell Woerner
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
April Funk
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gale W. Woerner
Secretary
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: April Woerner (2021–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Edward E. Woerner (2021–2022) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Woerner Foundation for World
How much does The Woerner Foundation for World give each year?
The Woerner Foundation for World gave $37K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $100K across 1 grant.
How large is The Woerner Foundation for World?
The Woerner Foundation for World reported $901K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $37K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $40K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is The Woerner Foundation for World?
The Woerner Foundation for World is a private foundation focused on religion, based in Foley, AL. It holds $901K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does The Woerner Foundation for World operate?
The Woerner Foundation for World has awarded grants in Alabama, California, Georgia, Missouri, Virginia.
What is The Woerner Foundation for World's EIN?
The Woerner Foundation for World's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 65-0687118. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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 2021–2025
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