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Werner Foundation
 A charitable foundation for Lutherans

wernerfoundation@verizon.net

The Clara & Spencer Werner Foundation was established by Spencer Werner and his wife, Clara, in Paris, Illinois in 1953. Since that time it has made philanthropic gifts to over 47 Lutheran institutions. Some of which include:

Bethesda Lutheran Home
Watertown, Wisconsin		 Faith Lutheran Church
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida		 Lutheran School of Theology
Chicago, Illinois
Concordia University
River Forest, Illinois
 Lutheran Braille Workers
Yucaipa, California		 University Lutheran Chapel
Champaign, Illinois
Concordia Seminary
St. Louis, Missouri		 Lutheran High School Association
Milwaukee, Wisconsin		 Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, Indiana

Focus

The Clara & Spencer Werner Foundation by its charter is limited to Lutheran charities. Therefore, grants are allowable only to Lutheran churches, institutions, ministries, agencies or special projects. Grants to individuals are not permitted.

Geographical Scope

The Clara & Spencer Werner Foundation is not limited by geography. However, its mission extends outward from its center. The Foundation's first area of focus is Lutheranism in Illinois, then outward to Lutheran churches, institutions, ministries, and agencies in Missouri, Wisconsin, Michigan, and Indiana, then the United States, and to the world.

Grants

If you feel your institution qualifies under the focus of the Clara & Spencer Werner Foundation you are welcome to submit a grant proposal.

The Foundation provides seed money, capital support, endowment funds, matching grants, general operations and special project grants.

Determination is based on the needs and capabilities of the applicant and how closely the applicant's programs advance general Lutheran causes.

The Foundation receives requests far in excess of its annual budget. We must often decline support to worthwhile organizations and programs. Such a response does not reflect on the value of the agency involved or on its services, but rather the limited resources of the Foundation.

Application

Annual application deadline is May 15th. The Clara & Spencer Werner Foundation has no general application form. Your application should consist of:

  • A Cover Letter
    The cover letter should be short, concise and state the amount and reason aid is being requested.

  • Proof of Tax Except Status

  • An Audited Financial Statement
    The statement requested is from the previous year. If you have no Financial Statement you may submit a budget with projected income and expenses for the coming year.

  • Contact Person
    Please include the name, address, phone number and relationship to the organization of an individual who may be contacted regarding the request.

  • Supporting Documentation
    Information about your organization including the membership of the governing board. Some indication of your qualifications to accomplish your project.

  • Application in Triplicate

All application, inquiries or correspondence should be addressed to:

The Clara & Spencer Werner Foundation, Inc.
P.O. Box 31
Paris, IL 61944

Contact by phone at 217.463.8202 or by email at wernerfoundation@verizon.net
 
 
 

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