The Michael Wassmer Foundation
Accepts applications
The Michael Wassmer Foundation is a private foundation in Henrico, Virginia. In tax year 2024 it gave $72,000 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $7,500 and the largest $7,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$72,000
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$7,500
- Largest grant$7,500
- Assets$1.7 million
Giving in 2024 was up from $27,500 the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $27,500 | 4 | $1.4 million |
| 2024 | $72,000 | 10 | $1.7 million |
How to apply
Its grants go to individuals, not organizations. Every grant in its 2024 filing was paid to an individual (for example a scholarship or assistance with costs), so it is not a funding prospect for a nonprofit.
| Contact | Andrea Wassmer PO Box 29786, Henrico, VA 23242 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (804) 592-1210, info@wassmerfoundation.org |
| What to submit | Applications are submitted online at wassmerfoundation.org. The online application asks applicants to provide: 1) high school transcript; 2) financial information (fafsa or vasa student aid report and financial aid award letters from colleges); 3) recommendation; 4) employment, community service, extracurricular activities, awards and honors; 5) short essays; 6) video submission |
| Deadlines | Applications open on january 15th and are due by march 15th of each year. |
| Restrictions | To be eligible for a michael wassmer foundation scholarship, applicants must: 1) reside in the city of richmond or any of the following counties: chesterfield, goochland, hanover, henrico; 2) be graduating from high school in the spring of 2025; 3) have a cumulative gpa of at least 3.5; 4) have completed the fafsa or vasa for the upcoming school year and have a student aid index of $25,000 or less; 5) intend to enroll full time in an accredited four-year U.S. College beginning in fall of 2025. Note: above dates apply to 2025 applicants and scholarships. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Michael Wassmer Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 10 | $72,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | 2024 scholarship | $7,500 |
| Individual | 2024 scholarship | $7,500 |
| Individual | 2024 scholarship | $7,500 |
| Individual | 2024 scholarship | $7,500 |
| Individual | 2024 scholarship | $7,500 |
| Individual | 2024 scholarship | $7,500 |
| Individual | 2024 scholarship | $7,500 |
| Individual | 2024 scholarship | $7,500 |
| Individual | 2024 scholarship | $7,500 |
| Individual | 2024 scholarship | $4,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Andrea Wassmer
- Zachary Wassmer
- Owen Wassmer
- Claudia Rinaldi
Questions people ask
Does The Michael Wassmer Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Applications open on january 15th and are due by march 15th of each year.
How much does The Michael Wassmer Foundation give?
$72,000 in tax year 2024, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $7,500.
Who runs The Michael Wassmer Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Andrea Wassmer (President, Director), Zachary Wassmer (Director), Owen Wassmer (Director) and Claudia Rinaldi (Secretary, Director).
What does The Michael Wassmer Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.