Wasserman Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Wasserman Foundation is a private foundation in Los Angeles, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $13.7 million in 197 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $2.0 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$13.7 million
- Number of grants197
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$2.0 million
- Assets$114 million
- New grantees54%
Giving in 2024 was up from $13.6 million the year before.
54% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $13.6 million | 197 | $125 million |
| 2024 | $13.7 million | 197 | $114 million |
How to apply
Wasserman Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Wasserman Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 30 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 78 | $8.9 million |
| New York | 33 | $1.9 million |
| Illinois | 2 | $1.0 million |
| Arkansas | 1 | $500,000 |
| Ohio | 6 | $235,250 |
| Texas | 6 | $233,000 |
| Florida | 10 | $142,500 |
| Tennessee | 8 | $136,480 |
| Massachusetts | 6 | $114,500 |
| Missouri | 1 | $75,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UCLA Foundation | UCLA CARES (childhood anxiety, reslience, educatio NECK SURGERY | $2.0 million |
| UCLA Foundation | Pauley Pavilion | $1.5 million |
| UCLA Foundation | Football/Basketball | $1.5 million |
| Choose Chicago Foundation | Hospitality & Tourism Initiatives | $1.0 million |
| The Metropolitan Museum of Art | 2024 Costume Institute Benefit | $757,000 |
| Bill Hillary & Chelsea Clinton Foundation | Endowment | $500,000 |
| Lacma | Building LACMA Campaign | $500,000 |
| Lacma | Momentum Campaign | $500,000 |
| Lacma | General Operating Contribution 2024 | $340,000 |
| Academy Museum Foundation | General operating support | $250,000 |
| Brentwood School | Even Better Capital Campaign | $250,000 |
| City of Hope | 2024 Spirit of Life Gala | $250,000 |
| LA-Aretz | Nova Festival Exhibition USA | $250,000 |
| Edward Charles Foundation | pgLang Community Project | $200,000 |
| The Shed | The Shed Capital Campaign | $200,000 |
| The University of Texas Foundation | UT Austin Athletics | $200,000 |
| UCLA Foundation | UCLA Wasserman Term Chair of Innovation in Head & | $200,000 |
| Lacma | Art + Film Gala 2024 | $125,000 |
| College Now Greater Cleveland Inc | Wasserman Scholarship Fund supporting 2 Cleveland | $100,000 |
| Feminist Majority Foundation | 16th Annual Global Women's Rights Awards | $100,000 |
| Feminist Majority Foundation | General Operating Support | $100,000 |
| Harlem School of the Arts | The Jacqueline and Clarence Avant Scholarship Fund | $100,000 |
| Lacma | Annual Dues | $100,000 |
| March of Dimes Inc | Annual Sports Luncheon | $100,000 |
| Champions of the Community Inc | Nationwide Children?s Championship | $90,000 |
| Fownes Foundation | Event Sponsorship - 3 years | $75,000 |
| The Mission Continues | LA Service Platoon | $75,000 |
| Edward Charles Foundation | Alex Morgan Foundation December soccer camp | $61,500 |
| 42 Analytics Educational Inc | 2024 MIT Summit | $60,000 |
| United States Equestrian Team Foundation Inc | General Operating Support | $60,000 |
| Black Music Action Coalition Inc | 2024 Annual Gala | $50,000 |
| Edward Charles Foundation | Wasatch | $50,000 |
| Epidermolysis Bullosa Medical Research Foundation | 2024 Rock for EB | $50,000 |
| Fundacion Jose La Makina Berrios Inc | General Operating Support | $50,000 |
| Jorge M Perez Art Museum of Miami Dade County Inc | PAMM Fund for Black Art | $50,000 |
| New York University | 2024 Tisch Gala | $50,000 |
| The John Paul Stevens Fellowship Foundation | General Operating Support | $45,000 |
| Education Reform Now Inc | 2024 Kenny Smith Charity Poker Tournament | $30,000 |
| A Place Called Home | 2024 Girl Power Awards | $25,000 |
| Advocates for Children of New York | General operating support | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Casey Wasserman
- Steve Guise
- Ryan Berenson
- Mike Watts
- Charles Paul
- Emmet Wasserman
- Stella Wasserman
Questions people ask
Does Wasserman Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Wasserman Foundation give?
$13.7 million in tax year 2024, across 197 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Wasserman Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Casey Wasserman (President/Trustee), Steve Guise (Secretary), Ryan Berenson (Cfo) and Mike Watts (Trustee) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Wasserman Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and arts and culture.