Waterman Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Waterman Family Foundation is a private foundation in Oak Park, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $303,107 in 35 grants; the typical grant was $4,204 and the largest $129,185. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$303,107
- Number of grants35
- Typical grant$4,204
- Largest grant$129,185
- Assets$2.2 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $135,078 the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $0 | 0 | $2.6 million |
| 2024 | $135,078 | 1 | $2.6 million |
| 2025 | $303,107 | 35 | $2.2 million |
How to apply
Waterman Family 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.
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 35 | $303,107 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund | Fundraising for the organization's exempt purpose | $129,185 |
| Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund | Fundraising for the organization's exempt purpose | $12,668 |
| Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund | Fundraising for the organization's exempt purpose | $10,396 |
| Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund | Fundraising for the organization's exempt purpose | $8,692 |
| Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund | Fundraising for the organization's exempt purpose | $8,268 |
| Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund | Fundraising for the organization's exempt purpose | $8,156 |
| Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund | Fundraising for the organization's exempt purpose | $7,865 |
| Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund | Fundraising for the organization's exempt purpose | $7,379 |
| Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund | Fundraising for the organization's exempt purpose | $6,942 |
| Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund | Fundraising for the organization's exempt purpose | $6,926 |
| Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund | Fundraising for the organization's exempt purpose | $6,008 |
| Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund | Fundraising for the organization's exempt purpose | $5,602 |
| Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund | Fundraising for the organization's exempt purpose | $5,291 |
| Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund | Fundraising for the organization's exempt purpose | $5,262 |
| Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund | Fundraising for the organization's exempt purpose | $4,515 |
| Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund | Fundraising for the organization's exempt purpose | $4,309 |
| Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund | Fundraising for the organization's exempt purpose | $4,229 |
| Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund | Fundraising for the organization's exempt purpose | $4,204 |
| Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund | Fundraising for theorganization's exempt purpose | $4,185 |
| Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund | Fundraising for the organization's exempt purpose | $4,072 |
| Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund | Fundraising for the organization's exempt purpose | $4,019 |
| Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund | Fundraising for the organization's exempt purpose | $3,845 |
| Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund | Fundraising for the organization's exempt purpose | $3,727 |
| Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund | Fundraising for the organization's exempt purpose | $3,674 |
| Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund | Fundraising for the organization's exempt purpose | $3,641 |
| Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund | Fundraising for the organization's exempt purpose | $3,448 |
| Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund | Fundraising for the organization's exempt purpose | $3,423 |
| Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund | Fundraising for the organization's exempt purpose | $3,417 |
| Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund | Fundraising for the organization's exempt purpose | $3,284 |
| Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund | Fundraising for the organization's exempt purpose | $3,281 |
| Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund | Fundraising for the organization's exempt purpose | $3,239 |
| Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund | Fundraising for the organization's exempt purpose | $2,760 |
| Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund | Fundraising for the organization's exempt purpose | $2,552 |
| Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund | Fundraising for the organization's exempt purpose | $2,332 |
| Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund | Fundraising for the organization's exempt purpose | $2,311 |
Officers and trustees
- Carrie Glicksteen
- Wendy Waterman
- Robert Glicksteen
Questions people ask
Does Waterman Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Waterman Family Foundation give?
$303,107 in tax year 2025, across 35 grants, with a typical grant of $4,204.
Who runs Waterman Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Carrie Glicksteen (Cfo/ Secy.), Wendy Waterman (V.P.) and Robert Glicksteen (Pres./ Treas.).