Wasserman Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Wasserman Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Floral Park, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $31,750 in 28 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $10,000. 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$31,750
- Number of grants28
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$538,005
- New grantees64%
Giving in 2025 was up from $29,000 the year before.
64% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $27,500 | 24 | $463,073 |
| 2024 | $29,000 | 14 | $520,584 |
| 2025 | $31,750 | 28 | $538,005 |
How to apply
Wasserman Family 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 Wasserman Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 13 | $20,250 |
| District of Columbia | 5 | $4,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $1,000 |
| California | 1 | $1,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $1,000 |
| Kansas | 1 | $1,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $1,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $1,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $500 |
| Illinois | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sol Zim Jewish Enrichment Fdn | Donation | $10,000 |
| Hollis Hills Bayside Jewish Center | Donation | $2,500 |
| Lake Success Jewish Center | Donation | $2,000 |
| American Diabetes Association | Donation | $1,000 |
| Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network | Donation | $1,000 |
| Melanoma Research Alliance | Donation | $1,000 |
| Melanoma Research Foundation | Donation | $1,000 |
| Pancreatic Cancer Action Network | Donation | $1,000 |
| Museum of Jewish Heritage | Donation | $1,000 |
| ACLU | Donation | $1,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | Donation | $1,000 |
| The Arthritis Foundation | Donation | $1,000 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society | Donation | $1,000 |
| National Scleroderma Foundation | Donation | $500 |
| American Friends Magen Adom | Donation | $500 |
| Joint Dist Comm | Donation | $500 |
| American Jewish Commmittee | Donation | $500 |
| Food Bank for NYC | Donation | $500 |
| US Holocaust Museum | Donation | $500 |
| Anti-Defamation League | Donation | $500 |
| Hillel International | Donation | $500 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | Donation | $500 |
| Feeding America | Donation | $500 |
| ASPCA | Donation | $500 |
| City Meals on Wheels | Donation | $500 |
| Lower Eastside Jewish Conservancy | Donation | $500 |
| National Scleroderma FD | Donation | $500 |
| City Harvest | Donation | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Jacob Wasserman
- Lisa Brook
Questions people ask
Does Wasserman Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Wasserman Family Foundation Inc give?
$31,750 in tax year 2025, across 28 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs Wasserman Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Jacob Wasserman (President) and Lisa Brook (Treasurer).
What does Wasserman Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, health and science and research.