William J Woerner Charitable Foundation
William J Woerner Charitable Foundation is a private foundation, based in Caledonia, NY. IRS filing data is available for 2020. In 2020, it awarded 3 grants totaling $151K. Net investment income was $111K.
William J Woerner Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: William J Woerner Charitable Foundation gave $151K across 3 grants in 2020 (avg $50K), mostly in New York. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $150,600
- Grants made (2020)
- 3
- Average grant
- $50,200
- Median grant
- $74,000
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated September 2026.
Who William J Woerner Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was House of Mercy ($74K). Together the top 3 received $151K.
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 2 grants of 3 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 3 grants totaling $151K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| House of Mercy Rochester, NY | General | $74,100 |
| Patrick Place Scottsville, NY | General | $74,000 |
| Andrew Center Rochester, NY | General | $2,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $4,788 | $153,767 | $150,600 | 3 | $110,574 | $4,038 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, William J Woerner Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $4K for 2020 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
William J Woerner Charitable Foundation's only listed officer is Ellen Woerner, Administrator on the 2020 filing (uncompensated).
Officers on the 2020 filing
Ellen Woerner
Administrator
New on the 2020 filing
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "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 William J Woerner Charitable Foundation
How much does William J Woerner Charitable Foundation give each year?
William J Woerner Charitable Foundation gave $151K across 3 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is William J Woerner Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
William J Woerner Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2020 was $74,000, and its average grant was $50,200, across 3 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does William J Woerner Charitable Foundation give grants?
William J Woerner Charitable Foundation gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Rochester, NY (2 grants).
Does William J Woerner Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of William J Woerner Charitable Foundation's 2020 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
How much is William J Woerner Charitable Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, William J Woerner Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $4K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is William J Woerner Charitable Foundation's EIN?
William J Woerner Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 16-6051124. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
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 year 2020
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