Fred & Babette Werner Family Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Fred & Babette Werner Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Lafayette, Louisiana, registered in 2012, with -$277 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it F.
342 W Martial Ave, Lafayette, LA, 70508 EIN 45-3022961 Since 2012
Revenue (FY2024)
-$277
▼ 106.7% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$2,023
Net assets
$263K
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
F
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Fred & Babette Werner Family Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
FFinancial health25% of the rating1561 mo reserves · -830% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Fred & Babette Werner Family Foundation: 1561 mo reserves · -830% margin earns a F on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Fred & Babette Werner Family Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DTransparency10% of the rating1 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Fred & Babette Werner Family Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 342 W Martial Ave, Lafayette, LA, 70508
- City
- Lafayette
- State
- Louisiana
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $25K (FY2014) to -$277 (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $263K
Operating margin
-830.3%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$263K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$263K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -$277▼107% | $2,023▲128% | $263,194▼0.9% | $263,194▼0.9% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $4,111▲1363% | $887▼94.8% | $265,494▲1.2% | $265,494▲1.2% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $281▼99.5% | $16,924▲80.8% | $262,270▼6.0% | $262,270▼6.0% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $55,261▲600% | $9,363▲187% | $278,913▲19.7% | $278,913▲19.7% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $7,900▼82.3% | $3,268▼82.8% | $233,015▲2.0% | $233,015▲2.0% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $44,592▲1.7% | $18,966▼38.9% | $228,383▲12.6% | $228,383▲12.6% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $43,857▲5.0% | $31,054▲51.0% | $202,757▲6.7% | $202,757▲6.7% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $41,760▼13.8% | $20,565▲205% | $189,954▲12.6% | $189,954▲12.6% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $48,448▼11.9% | $6,741▼61.8% | $168,759▲32.8% | $168,759▲32.8% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $55,003▲120% | $17,648▲32.3% | $127,052▲41.6% | $127,052▲41.6% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $25,008 | $13,344▲168% | $89,697▲251% | $89,697▲231% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $4,973 | $25,536 | $27,059 | 990PF |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Fred & Babette Werner Family Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Fred & Babette Werner Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 45-3022961, based in Lafayette, Louisiana. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Fred & Babette Werner Family Foundation's EIN?
- Fred & Babette Werner Family Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 45-3022961.
- How much revenue does Fred & Babette Werner Family Foundation report?
- Fred & Babette Werner Family Foundation reported -$277 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Fred & Babette Werner Family Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Fred & Babette Werner Family Foundation F, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Fred & Babette Werner Family Foundation (EIN 45-3022961) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.