Cl Werner Foundation
EIN 263839487Total Given 2016–2024
$94.2M
210 grants · $10.5M avg/year
based on 9 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$10M+/yr
major funder
capacity
$25K
typical mid grants · $10K–$100K
grant size
38%
supporter · 48/126 multi-year
repeat
$14.7M
Assets (2024)
126
Distinct Recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
No — Preselected Only
Contact Person
SARA KUCERA
Phone
(402) 807-1295
Deadlines
THE FOUNDATION WILL REVIEW GRANT REQUESTS ON A QUARTERLY BASIS IN JANUARY, APRIL, JULY AND OCTOBER.
How to Apply
GRANT APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE SUBMITTED ONLINE AT WWW.CLWERNERFOUNDATION.ORG/GRANT-APPLICATION. REQUIRED SUBMISSION DOCUMENTS INCLUDE: 501(C)(3) CONFIRMATION LETTER, MOST RECENT FORM 990, ITEMIZED PROJECT BUDGET (IF APPLICABLE), CURRENT FINANCIAL STATEMENT, AN IMPACT LETTER SETTING FORTH HOW THE GRANT FUNDS WILL BENEFIT THE ORGANIZATION, AND ANY OTHER DOCUMENTS RELEVANT TO THE GRANT REQUEST.
Restrictions
GRANT RECIPIENTS MUST TAKE A YEAR OFF FROM APPLYING AFTER THREE SUCCESSIVE YEARS OF FOUNDATION SUPPORT.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $32.6M | $16.5M | $511K | 28 |
| 2017 | $31.0M | $15.1M | $1.3M | 19 |
| 2018 | $10.9M | $11.4M | $266K | 11 |
| 2019 | N/A | $15.7M | $6.3M | N/A |
| 2020 | $6.1M | $14.6M | $297K | 10 |
| 2021 | $2.1M | $17.9M | $3.3M | 9 |
| 2022 | $6.3M | $15.5M | $2.0M | 24 |
| 2023 | $2.1M | $16.6M | $1.4M | 48 |
| 2024 | $3.1M | $14.7M | $882K | 61 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 210 grants on record
Minimum
$2K
25th Pctl
$10K
Median
$25K
Average
$449K
75th Pctl
$100K
Maximum
$14.9M
Geographic Distribution
Texas Counties Served
0.5% of US grants
· Rank #8 of 12 states
$35K across
1 grant
1 of 254 counties
Top 1 counties
- 1 Collin
Officers & Directors
CW
Clarence L Werner
9+ yrs
Honorary Chair of the Board
Leadership
MW
Mary R Werner
9+ yrs
President
Leadership
SC
Stefanie K Christensen
9+ yrs
Secretary and Treasurer
Leadership
LV
Lyndsie Vacanti
4 yrs
Board Member
AL
Aaron Luttrell
4 yrs
Board Member
WW
Westley Werner
4 yrs
Board Member
JH
Joe Hartnett
4 yrs
Board Member
MW
Mary R Werner
9+ yrs
President
Leadership
CW
Clarence L Werner
9+ yrs
Honorary Chair of the Boar
Leadership
SC
Stefanie K Christensen
9+ yrs
Secretary and Treasurer
Leadership
LV
Lyndsie Vacanti
4 yrs
Board Member
AL
Aaron Luttrell
4 yrs
Board Member
WW
Westley Werner
4 yrs
Board Member
JH
Joe Hartnett
4 yrs
Board Member
CW
Clarence L Werner
9+ yrs
Honorary Chair of the Boar
Leadership
MW
Mary R Werner
9+ yrs
President
Leadership
SC
Stefanie K Christensen
9+ yrs
Secretary and Treasurer
Leadership
LV
Lyndsie Vacanti
4 yrs
Board Member
AL
Aaron Luttrell
4 yrs
Board Member
WW
Westley Werner
4 yrs
Board Member
JH
Joe Hartnett
4 yrs
Board Member
CW
Clarence L Werner
9+ yrs
Honorary Chair of the Boar
Leadership
MW
Mary R Werner
9+ yrs
President
Leadership
GW
Gail M Werner-Robertson
6 yrs
Chairman of the Board
Leadership
SC
Stefanie K Christensen
9+ yrs
Secretary and Treasurer
Leadership
WW
Westley Werner
4 yrs
Board Member
BR
Brynn Robertson
2 yrs
Board Member
JH
Joe Hartnett
4 yrs
Board Member
AL
Aaron Luttrell
4 yrs
Board Member
LV
Lyndsie Vacanti
4 yrs
Board Member
Grants Awarded (210 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha Multi-Sport Complex | Omaha, NE | $14,875,000 | FACILITATE HEALTH LIVING AND ATHLETIC EXCELLENCE TO PEOPLE OF ALL AGES, ABILITIES AND BACKGROUNDS | 2016 |
| Omaha Multi-Sport Complex | Omaha, NE | $14,875,000 | FACILITATE HEALTH LIVING AND ATHLETIC EXCELLENCE TO PEOPLE OF ALL AGES, ABILITIES AND BACKGROUNDS | 2017 |
| University of Nebraska Foundation | Omaha, NE | $11,970,398 | TO FUND THE BUILDING OF A CANCER HOSPITAL | 2016 |
| University of Nebraska Foundation | Omaha, NE | $7,993,301 | TO FUND THE BUILDING OF A CANCER HOSPITAL | 2017 |
| University of Nebraska Foundation | Omaha, NE | $7,983,300 | TO FUND THE BUILDING OF A CANCER HOSPITAL | 2018 |
| The Nebraska Medical Center | Omaha, NE | $5,000,000 | TO FUND THE BUILDING OF A CANCER HOSPITAL | 2022 |
| University of Nebraska Foundation | Omaha, NE | $4,000,000 | TO FUND THE BUILDING OF A CANCER HOSPITAL | 2020 |
| University of Nebraska Foundation | Omaha, NE | $2,973,665 | TO FUND THE BUILDING OF A CANCER HOSPITAL | 2017 |
| University of Nebraska Foundation | Omaha, NE | $2,029,807 | TO FUND THE BUILDING OF A CANCER HOSPITAL | 2020 |
| University of Nebraska Foundation | Omaha, NE | $2,025,185 | TO FUND THE BUILDING OF A CANCER HOSPITAL | 2016 |
| University of Nebraska Foundation | Lincoln, NE | $2,000,000 | TO FUND THE BUILDING OF A CANCER HOSPITAL | 2021 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities in Omaha | Omaha, NE | $1,003,714 | SUPPORT TO PROVIDE TEMPORARY HOUSING FOR FAMILIES WITH SICK CHILDREN BEING TREATED AT OMAHA HOSPITALS | 2017 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities in Omaha | Omaha, NE | $996,286 | SUPPORT TO PROVIDE TEMPORARY HOUSING FOR FAMILIES WITH SICK CHILDREN BEING TREATED AT OMAHA HOSPITALS | 2017 |
| Creighton Institute for Economics | Omaha, NE | $961,389 | SUPPORT FOR STUDENT ECONOMICS EDUCATION | 2016 |
| Archdiocese of Omaha | Omaha, NE | $713,050 | IGNITE THE FAITH CAMPAIGN SUPPORT | 2017 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities in Omaha | Omaha, NE | $507,098 | SUPPORT TO PROVIDE TEMPORARY HOUSING FOR FAMILIES WITH SICK CHILDREN BEING TREATED AT OMAHA HOSPITALS | 2018 |
| Americans for Prosperity Foundation | Arlington, VA | $507,065 | TO EDUCATE US CITIZENS ABOUT THE IMPACT OF SOUND ECONOMIC POLICY ON THE NATION'S ECONOMY | 2018 |
| Omaha Zoo Foundation | Omaha, NE | $504,785 | SUPPORT FOR GATEWAY TO THE WILD CAMPAIGN | 2016 |
| Omaha Zoo Foundation | Omaha, NE | $500,000 | TO SUPPORT THE ORANGUTAN FOREST RENOVATIONS | 2022 |
| Mental Health Innovation Foundation | Omaha, NE | $500,000 | TO PROVIDE FUNDING TO SUPPORT BUILDING OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH & WELLNESS CENTER AT CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL | 2023 |
| Omaha Zoo Foundation | Omaha, NE | $500,000 | TO SUPPORT THE ORANGUTAN FOREST RENOVATIONS | 2023 |
| Nebraska Lutheran Outdoor Ministries | Ashland, NE | $500,000 | CRYSTAL SPRINGS LAKE | 2024 |
| Omaha Zoo Foundation | Omaha, NE | $500,000 | TO SUPPORT THE ORANGUTAN FOREST RENOVATIONS | 2024 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities in Omaha | Omaha, NE | $496,616 | SUPPORT TO PROVIDE TEMPORARY HOUSING FOR FAMILIES WITH SICK CHILDREN BEING TREATED AT OMAHA HOSPITALS | 2018 |
| Veterans Ambulatory Center | Omaha, NE | $494,900 | FUNDING FOR A HEALTH CARE FACILITY FOR VETERANS | 2017 |