Wann Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Wann Family Foundation is a private foundation in Syosset, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $14,860 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $550 and the largest $3,750. 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$14,860
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$550
- Largest grant$3,750
- Assets$343,698
- New grantees21%
Giving in 2025 was up from $14,610 the year before.
21% 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 | $19,100 | 20 | $568,143 |
| 2024 | $14,610 | 18 | $290,490 |
| 2025 | $14,860 | 14 | $343,698 |
How to apply
Wann 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Wann Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 4 | $4,720 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $3,850 |
| California | 1 | $2,500 |
| Illinois | 2 | $1,240 |
| Georgia | 2 | $1,100 |
| Utah | 1 | $1,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $300 |
| Nebraska | 1 | $150 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Red Cross | Disaster Relief Fund | $3,750 |
| Stand Up to Cancer | Cancer Research Fund | $2,500 |
| Queens College Foundation | Scholarship Program | $2,000 |
| The University of Albany Foundation | Scholarship Program | $2,000 |
| U Chicago Hospital | Medical Research Fund | $1,000 |
| U Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center | Cancer Research Fund | $1,000 |
| United Way of Greater Atlanta | Cancer Research Fund | $600 |
| Albany Law School | Scholarship Program | $500 |
| Habitat for Humanity International | General Fund | $500 |
| St Jude Children Research Hospital | Cancer Research Fund | $300 |
| The Alzheimers Association | General Fund | $240 |
| WLIW21 | Public TV Program | $220 |
| Arbor Day Foundation | Tree Program | $150 |
| National Park Foundation | General Fund | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Shirley Wann
- Robert Wann
- Robert Wann Jr
- Nancy Wann
Questions people ask
Does Wann Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Wann Family Foundation give?
$14,860 in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $550.
Who runs Wann Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Shirley Wann (President Director), Robert Wann (VP Secretary Director), Robert Wann Jr (VP Treasury Director) and Nancy Wann (VP Counsel Director).
What does Wann Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, science and research and education.