The Joan M Wismer Foundation
Accepts applications
The Joan M Wismer Foundation is a private foundation in Sarasota, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $2.9 million in 27 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $400,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$2.9 million
- Number of grants27
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$400,000
- Assets$66.6 million
- New grantees5%
Giving in 2025 was up from $2.8 million the year before.
5% 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 | $2.7 million | 25 | $54.1 million |
| 2024 | $2.8 million | 27 | $61.1 million |
| 2025 | $2.9 million | 27 | $66.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Geoffrey Parkinson c/o FS 6270 Rivo Lakes Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34241 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (703) 726-4973, wismer@fsllc.net |
| What to submit | All requests must use the online application form on the foundation's website: www.wismerfdn.org |
| Deadlines | Rolling Deadlines |
| Restrictions | No LOI or preapproval Please thoroughly review the guidelines AND FAQ pages on the foundations website wwwwismerfdnorg |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Joan M Wismer Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 13 | $1.4 million |
| Pennsylvania | 9 | $1.0 million |
| New York | 1 | $300,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $140,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $50,000 |
| Texas | 2 | $35,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| International Medical Corps | Disaster Relief Campaign | $400,000 |
| YMCA of Greater Long Beach | Youth & Safety Programs | $350,000 |
| Project HOME | Support for the Homeless | $325,000 |
| Individual | Family Planning & Pre-Natal Education | $300,000 |
| Elevate 215 | Educator Training Programs & School Support | $250,000 |
| The Marshall Legacy Institute | Landmine Eradication & Medical Relief | $140,000 |
| Teach For America Philadelphia | School Leadership Development | $125,000 |
| Downtown Womens Center | Housing & Support for Homeless Women | $100,000 |
| University of California San Diego | Interventional Pulmonary Fellowship Fund | $100,000 |
| Cristo Rey Philadelphia High School | Education Programs & Scholarships | $75,000 |
| Individual | Training and Job Placement Program | $75,000 |
| Las Floristas Inc | Pediatric Rehabilitation Support | $50,000 |
| Individual | Hunger Relief | $50,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank OC | Hunger Relief | $50,000 |
| Share Food Program | Hunger Relief | $50,000 |
| Philly House | Emergency Shelter Meals & Spiritual Care | $50,000 |
| Pennsylvania Horticultural Society | Community Gardens Program | $50,000 |
| Los Angeles Regional Food Bank | Hunger Relief | $50,000 |
| Jovenes Inc | College Success Initiative | $50,000 |
| Conservation Corps of Long Beach | Corpsmember Development and Training | $50,000 |
| Williamson College of the Trades | Scholarship Support | $50,000 |
| Kipp Philadelphia Charter School | Education and Career Path Support | $50,000 |
| Individual | Workforce Development for Foster Youth | $50,000 |
| Cristo Rey Orange County HS | Education & School Support | $25,000 |
| Individual | Education about the US Constitution | $25,000 |
| Catalina Island Museum | Education Programs | $10,000 |
| Army Scholarship Foundation | Education Scholarships | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- John D Iskrant ESQ
- Susan P Dilday
Questions people ask
Does The Joan M Wismer Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Rolling Deadlines.
How much does The Joan M Wismer Foundation give?
$2.9 million in tax year 2025, across 27 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs The Joan M Wismer Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists John D Iskrant ESQ (Trustee) and Susan P Dilday (Trustee).
What does The Joan M Wismer Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, human services and health.