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Cl Werner Foundation

Valley, Nebraska  ·  EIN 263839487  ·  Private foundation

Cl Werner Foundation is a Nebraska-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $2.1M in annual giving against $11.9M in assets. This page documents the 174 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Cl Werner Foundation — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$2.1M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$11.9M
Total assets
174
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Cl Werner Foundation funds

Cl Werner Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, arts & culture, arts education, disability services, education, and related causes.

Adult EducationArts & CultureArts EducationDisability ServicesEducationFaith-Based (Christian)Food & AgricultureHealth CareHigher EducationHousing & Homelessness

Populations it has supported include children, disabled, families, foster youth, hispanic communities, rural communities.

childrendisabledfamiliesfoster youthhispanic communitiesrural communitiesolder adultsveterans

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Cl Werner Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
University of Nebraska Foundation
TO FUND THE BUILDING OF A CANCER HOSPITAL
Omaha, NE$3.0M2017
University of Nebraska Foundation
TO FUND THE BUILDING OF A CANCER HOSPITAL
Omaha, NE$2.0M2020
University of Nebraska Foundation
TO FUND THE BUILDING OF A CANCER HOSPITAL
Omaha, NE$2.0M2019
Ronald Mcdonald House Charities in Omaha
SUPPORT TO PROVIDE TEMPORARY HOUSING FOR FAMILIES WITH SICK CHILDREN BEING TREATED AT OMAHA HOSPITALS
Omaha, NE$996K2017
Creighton Institute for Economics
SUPPORT FOR STUDENT ECONOMICS EDUCATION
Omaha, NE$544K2019
Ronald Mcdonald House Charities in Omaha
SUPPORT TO PROVIDE TEMPORARY HOUSING FOR FAMILIES WITH SICK CHILDREN BEING TREATED AT OMAHA HOSPITALS
Omaha, NE$511K2019
Americans for Prosperity Foundation
TO EDUCATE US CITIZENS ABOUT THE IMPACT OF SOUND ECONOMIC POLICY ON THE NATION'S ECONOMY
Arlington, VA$507K2018
Mental Health Innovation Foundation
TO PROVIDE FUNDING TO SUPPORT BUILDING OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH & WELLNESS CENTER AT CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL
Omaha, NE$500K2023
Omaha Zoo Foundation
TO SUPPORT THE ORANGUTAN FOREST RENOVATIONS
Omaha, NE$500K2023
Omaha Zoo Foundation
TO SUPPORT THE ORANGUTAN FOREST RENOVATIONS
Omaha, NE$500K2024
Nebraska Lutheran Outdoor Ministries
CRYSTAL SPRINGS LAKE
Ashland, NE$500K2024
Omaha Zoo Foundation
TO SUPPORT THE ORANGUTAN FOREST RENOVATIONS
Omaha, NE$500K2022
Ronald Mcdonald House Charities in Omaha
SUPPORT TO PROVIDE TEMPORARY HOUSING FOR FAMILIES WITH SICK CHILDREN BEING TREATED AT OMAHA HOSPITALS
Omaha, NE$497K2018
Veterans Ambulatory Center
FUNDING FOR A HEALTH CARE FACILITY FOR VETERANS
Omaha, NE$495K2017
Creighton Institute for Economics
SUPPORT FOR STUDENT ECONOMICS EDUCATION
Omaha, NE$477K2017

Cl Werner Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$5.9M
2018$1.5M
2019$4.1M
2020$2.1M
2022$1.3M
2023$2.1M
2024$3.1M

How to apply for funding from Cl Werner Foundation

Cl Werner Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal.

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Frequently asked questions about Cl Werner Foundation

Does Cl Werner Foundation accept grant applications?
Cl Werner Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Cl Werner Foundation fund?
Cl Werner Foundation's grants focus on adult education. Recent recipients include University of Nebraska Foundation, University of Nebraska Foundation, University of Nebraska Foundation. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Cl Werner Foundation give in grants?
Cl Werner Foundation reported $2.1M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $20.2M over 174 grants.
Where is Cl Werner Foundation located?
Cl Werner Foundation is based in Valley, Nebraska. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 263839487.
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About this profile. This page is built from Cl Werner Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Cl Werner Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.