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Private foundation · EIN 31-6041116

Wasserstrom Foundation

Columbus, OH

Wasserstrom Foundation is a private foundation based in Columbus, OH. On its Form 990-PF for tax year 2024, it reported $287K in grants and contributions paid across 25 grants, with $10.2M in assets (fair market value). It reports that it gives only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its largest grants went to Jewish ColumbusAnnual Campaign, Nationwide Childrens Hosp Found and Jfedla.

How to request funding

Gives only to preselected organizations. On its Form 990-PF, this foundation checked the box saying it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Relationships and invitations usually come first.

As reported on the foundation's Form 990-PF for tax year 2024. Requirements change; confirm with the foundation before applying.

Largest grants, tax year 2024

Historical data · not a prediction
RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
Jewish ColumbusAnnual CampaignColumbus, OHBig Give$100,000
Nationwide Childrens Hosp FoundColumbus, OHExpansion$50,000
JfedlaLos Angeles, CAWildfire crisis relief fund$25,000
Columbus St Com Coll Culinary SchColumbus, OHTaste of Future$22,500
Jewish Family ServicesColumbus, OHPrograms$20,000
Tifereth IsrailColumbus, OHPrograms$10,000
Ohio Restaurant HospitaltityColumbus, OHPrograms$10,000
Jewish ColumbusColumbus, OHPrograms$10,000
LifetownNew Albany, OHPrograms$10,000
Bexley Community FoundationBexley, OHBexley Celebrate Events$9,000
Columbus Jewish Day SchoolNew Albany, OHPrograms$5,000
Jewish Community CenterColumbus, OHPrograms$3,500
The Ohio State FoundationColumbus, OHPrograms$3,000
Friends of Israaeli DefenseLyndhurst, OHPrograms$2,500
Community Found Texas Hill CountryKenville, TXFlood Relief$2,500
Ohio Foundation of Independent collegesColumbus, OHPrograms$1,500
Bexley Education FoundationBexley, OHFund Excellence$1,000
Promise ProjectFDNYNew York, NYPrograms$500
Ohio Restaurant PACColumbus, OHProgram$500
Columbus Jewish FoundationColumbus, OHWasserstrom Founders Fund—
Ohio History ConectionClumbus, OHPrograms—
Columbus Jewish NewsBeechwood, OHPrograms—
Decorative ARts Center of OHioLancaster, OHPrograms—
Colmubus Community KollelColumbus, OHPrograms—
Columbus Jewish HistoricalColumbus, OHPrograms—

Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.

Where its grants went

Quick answers

Does Wasserstrom Foundation accept grant applications?

According to its Form 990-PF for tax year 2024, Wasserstrom Foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.

How much does Wasserstrom Foundation give each year?

For tax year 2024, it reported $286,500 in grants and contributions paid (25 grants). Giving can change from year to year.

What organizations has Wasserstrom Foundation funded?

Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to Jewish ColumbusAnnual Campaign (OH), $100K, Nationwide Childrens Hosp Found (OH), $50K, Jfedla (CA), $25K, Columbus St Com Coll Culinary Sch (OH), $22.5K and Jewish Family Services (OH), $20K.