Michael & Laura Werner Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 93-4755213 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$244K
Organizations funded12
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$101K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $25,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
75% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Springs Art Museum | Palm Springs, CA | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $105,000 |
| Lymphoma Research Foundation | New York, NY | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $27,550 |
| Brandeis University Development | Waltham, MA | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $25,000 |
| Chicago Council on Global Affairs | Chicago, IL | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $25,000 |
| Central Fund of Israel | Cedarhurst, NY | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $18,000 |
| Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center | Seattle, WA | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $10,000 |
| Jewish National Fund | New York, NY | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $10,000 |
| Jewish United Fund | Chicago, IL | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $10,000 |
| American Jewish Committee | New York, NY | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $5,000 |
| University of Chicago | Chicago, IL | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $5,000 |
| Desert Community Foundation | Palm Desert, CA | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $2,500 |
| Magen David Adom | New York, NY | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $244,050 | 12 |
| 2024 | $80,000 | 6 |
| 2023 | $0 | 0 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601329349104670
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 93-4755213
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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