George Wasserman Family Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
George Wasserman Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Bethesda, Maryland. In tax year 2025 it gave $618,500 in 69 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $125,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$618,500
- Number of grants69
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$125,000
- Assets$14.7 million
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2025 was up from $494,500 the year before.
20% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $364,250 | 60 | $11.9 million |
| 2024 | $494,500 | 59 | $13.3 million |
| 2025 | $618,500 | 69 | $14.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Aaron Stopak 6503 Mountain Branch Court, Bethesda, MD 20817-5838 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | 0000000000 |
| What to submit | Letter stating charitable needs |
| Restrictions | Section 501(c)(3) organizations only |
What George Wasserman Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 29 | $266,500 |
| Maryland | 18 | $212,000 |
| California | 10 | $52,500 |
| New York | 4 | $30,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $22,500 |
| Virginia | 3 | $15,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $10,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $5,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bender JCC of Greater Washington | Overall charitable purpose of the organization | $125,000 |
| American Red Cross - (General) | Overall charitable purpose of the organization | $20,000 |
| Bread for the City | Overall charitable purpose of the organization | $20,000 |
| Capital Area Foodbank | Overall charitable purpose of the organization | $20,000 |
| Hillel International | Overall charitable purpose of the organization | $20,000 |
| Martha's Table | Overall charitable purpose of the organization | $20,000 |
| New America Foundation | Overall charitable purpose of the organization | $20,000 |
| Some Inc | Overall charitable purpose of the organization | $20,000 |
| Adas Israel Congregation - (Security Budget) | Overall charitable purpose of the organization | $15,000 |
| Georgetown Day School | Overall charitable purpose of the organization | $15,000 |
| Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights of the San Francisco Bay Area | Overall charitable purpose of the organization | $15,000 |
| Washington Hebrew Congregation - (Security Budget) | Overall charitable purpose of the organization | $15,000 |
| After-School All-Stars | Overall charitable purpose of the organization | $10,000 |
| American Friends of Magen David Adom | Overall charitable purpose of the organization | $10,000 |
| Charles E Smith Life Communities (Hebrew Home of Washington - G Wasserman R | Overall charitable purpose of the organization | $10,000 |
| DC Central Kitchen Inc | Overall charitable purpose of the organization | $10,000 |
| Jewish Social Service Agency | Overall charitable purpose of the organization | $10,000 |
| Johns Hopkins Hospital (Oncology) | Overall charitable purpose of the organization | $10,000 |
| Makom | Overall charitable purpose of the organization | $10,000 |
| UNICEF (Ukraine) | Overall charitable purpose of the organization | $10,000 |
| University of Chicago (Booth School of Business) | Overall charitable purpose of the organization | $10,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Inc | Overall charitable purpose of the organization | $10,000 |
| American Friends of Hebrew University Inc | Overall charitable purpose of the organization | $5,000 |
| American Red Cross - (La Wildfires) | Overall charitable purpose of the organization | $5,000 |
| American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals | Overall charitable purpose of the organization | $5,000 |
| Bethesda Chevy Chase Rescue Squad Inc | Overall charitable purpose of the organization | $5,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington | Overall charitable purpose of the organization | $5,000 |
| Brandeis Marin | Overall charitable purpose of the organization | $5,000 |
| Congregation Kol Shofar | Overall charitable purpose of the organization | $5,000 |
| Diener School Inc | Overall charitable purpose of the organization | $5,000 |
| Edlavitch Jewish Community Center of Washington DC Inc (Theater J) | Overall charitable purpose of the organization | $5,000 |
| Fisher House Foundation Inc | Overall charitable purpose of the organization | $5,000 |
| Georgetown University Lombardi Cancer Center | Overall charitable purpose of the organization | $5,000 |
| Greater Washington Educational Telecommunications Association Inc | Overall charitable purpose of the organization | $5,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Montgomery County | Overall charitable purpose of the organization | $5,000 |
| Jewish Community Relations Council of Greater Washington | Overall charitable purpose of the organization | $5,000 |
| Jewish Council for the Aging of Greater Washington Inc | Overall charitable purpose of the organization | $5,000 |
| Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights of the San Francisco Bay Area (Low Inco | Overall charitable purpose of the organization | $5,000 |
| Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation | Overall charitable purpose of the organization | $5,000 |
| Maccabi USA (Volleyball) | Overall charitable purpose of the organization | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Lisa W Gill
- Aaron Stopak
Questions people ask
Does George Wasserman Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does George Wasserman Family Foundation Inc give?
$618,500 in tax year 2025, across 69 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs George Wasserman Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Lisa W Gill (President) and Aaron Stopak (Vice Pres/Executive Direct).
What does George Wasserman Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and international.