The Wobniar Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Wobniar Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Bethesda, Maryland. In tax year 2024 it gave $34,415 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $250 and the largest $17,978. 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$34,415
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$250
- Largest grant$17,978
- Assets$492,588
- New grantees35%
Giving in 2024 was down from $49,915 the year before.
35% of its 2024 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 | $49,915 | 22 | $550,433 |
| 2024 | $34,415 | 20 | $492,588 |
How to apply
The Wobniar Foundation Inc 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.
What The Wobniar Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 3 | $18,328 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $5,982 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $5,000 |
| Maryland | 2 | $2,542 |
| Connecticut | 2 | $500 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $500 |
| Texas | 1 | $463 |
| Illinois | 1 | $350 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $250 |
| Virginia | 2 | $200 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Breakthrough T1D | Medical | $17,978 |
| The Washington Tennis Education Foundation | Sports/educational | $5,882 |
| Wake Forest University | Educational | $5,000 |
| Georgetown Preparatory School | Educational | $2,442 |
| American Heart Association | Medical | $463 |
| Alzheimers Association of Illinois | Treatment and cure | $350 |
| Buckley School | Educational | $250 |
| Harvard College | Educational | $250 |
| Macalester College | Educational | $250 |
| Phillips Academy | Educational | $250 |
| Squash Haven | Support youth | $250 |
| Yale University | Educational | $250 |
| Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation | Medical | $100 |
| Glen Echo Fire Department | Public safety from fires | $100 |
| Jackson-Reed Crew Booster Club Inc | Public school rowing program | $100 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | Treatment and cure | $100 |
| Madeira School | Educational | $100 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Research/medical | $100 |
| University of Iowa | Educational | $100 |
| Uso | Military support | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- William C Parsons
- Katherine C Parsons
Questions people ask
Does The Wobniar Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Wobniar Foundation Inc give?
$34,415 in tax year 2024, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $250.
Who runs The Wobniar Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists William C Parsons (Director / Grant Manager) and Katherine C Parsons (Director / Grant Manager).
What does The Wobniar Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and youth programs.