Raymond R & Martha G Wernig Foundation
Invitation OnlyPalm Desert, California · EIN 52-2254658 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$154K
Organizations funded22
Typical grant$3,500
Total assets$1.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,500 and $6,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
77% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Habitat for Humanity | Naples, FL | Supports homeless in collier cty | $50,000 |
| Guadalupe Center | Immokalee, FL | Education | $30,000 |
| Agape Ministry | Warrenton, MO | Food pantry for homeless | $10,000 |
| Stan Hywet Gardens | Akron, OH | Educational/Cultural enrichment | $10,000 |
| St John Neumann Hs | Naples, FL | Roman catholic hs in naples | $7,500 |
| Valley Lutheran Church | Chagrin Falls, OH | Lutheran parish in chagrin falls | $6,000 |
| Martha's Village & Kitchen | Indio, CA | Supports homeless/coachello valley | $5,000 |
| Read With Me | Rancho Mirage, CA | Tutoring literacy skills | $5,000 |
| Armed Services YMCA Pendleton | Camp Pendleton, CA | Military family assistance | $4,500 |
| Holy Rosary | Miles City, MT | Health-Related projects | $4,500 |
| Emergency Assistance Ctr | Northfield, OH | Emergency assist. to those in need | $3,500 |
| The City Mission | Cleveland, OH | Provides services to the homeless | $3,500 |
| Grace House | Akron, OH | Roman cathlic parish | $2,000 |
| Oak Clinic | Uniontown, OH | Treatment and support ms patients | $2,000 |
| St Jude | Memphis, TN | Children research hospital | $2,000 |
| Wounded Warriors Project | Jacksonville, FL | Honor/Empower wounded military | $2,000 |
| Haven of Rest Ministries | Akron, OH | Provides services to the homeless | $1,500 |
| Sandy Hook Promise Foundation | Newton, CT | Child gun violence protection | $1,250 |
| St Louis Catholic School | Alexandria, VA | Grade school scholarship program | $1,250 |
| YMCA Camp Pendleton | Camp Pendleton, CA | Military family assistance | $1,250 |
| Shoes That Fit | Claremont, CA | Provide children shoes | $1,000 |
| St Sebastion Parish Foundation | Spencer, MA | Trappist monastery | $250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $154,000 | 22 |
| 2023 | $206,000 | 25 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 15, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202521359349102597
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 52-2254658
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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