Thomas and Michelle Wermers Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyGarden City, New York · EIN 47-5552647 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$235K
Organizations funded9
Typical grant$15,000
Total assets$7.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $30,000.
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
88% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curebound | San Diego, CA | General support | $110,000 |
| Youth With a Mission | Chula Vista, CA | General purpose | $40,000 |
| Grossmont Union High School District | El Cajon, CA | General purpose | $30,000 |
| Rady Children's Hospital - San Diego | San Diego, CA | General purpose | $15,000 |
| Rady Children's Hospital | San Diego, CA | General purpose | $15,000 |
| Scripps Health Foundation | San Diego, CA | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Greek Orthodox Ladies Philoptochos Society Inc | New York, NY | General purpose | $5,000 |
| LA Jolla Country Day School | LA Jolla, CA | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Maranatha Christian Schools | San Diego, CA | General purpose | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $235,000 | 9 |
| 2023 | $246,500 | 9 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jul 1, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202501829349100705
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-5552647
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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