The Ellen Wp Wasserman Foundation
Historical FunderBaltimore, Maryland · EIN 52-2038129 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,011 and $344,471.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | DAVID LEIPNIK |
|---|---|
| Address | 1801 PORTER STREET SUITE 500, BALTIMORE MD 21230 |
| Phone | 4106855512 |
| Form and materials | A WRITTEN PROPOSAL SHOULD BE SUBMITTED DESCRIBING THE ACTIVITIES TO BE FUNDED WITH ANY SUPPORTING DETAILS. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
33% of grants went outside Maryland.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sinai Hospital | Baltimore, MD | General purpose of recipient | $1,000,753 |
| The Associated Jewish Federation of Baltimore | Baltimore, MD | General purpose of recipient | $667,943 |
| Patient Airlift Services | Farmingdale, NY | General purpose of recipient | $359,602 |
| The University at Albany Foundation | Albany, NY | General purpose of recipient | $347,411 |
| Maine Museum of Innovcation Learning & Labor | Lewiston, ME | General purpose of recipient | $344,471 |
| Center for Hope | Baltimore, MD | General purpose of recipient | $165,374 |
| Baltimore Symphony Orchestra | Baltimore, MD | General purpose of recipient | $103,699 |
| Dyslexia Tutoring Program | Baltimore, MD | General purpose of recipient | $102,236 |
| Temple Oheb Shalom | Baltimore, MD | General purpose of recipient | $15,240 |
| The Public Theatre | Lewiston, ME | General purpose of recipient | $14,893 |
| Tree Street Youth Center | Lewiston, ME | General purpose of recipient | $10,385 |
| The Arc of Baltimore | Baltimore, MD | General purpose of recipient | $10,124 |
| Baltimore Community Foundation | Baltimore, MD | General purpose of recipient | $10,011 |
| Baltimore Museum of Art | Baltimore, MD | General purpose of recipient | $10,011 |
| Heroes Helping Heroes | Baltimore, MD | General purpose of recipient | $5,238 |
| Bais Yaakov of Baltimore | Baltimore, MD | General purpose of recipient | $5,006 |
| Kennedy Krieger Institute | Baltimore, MD | General purpose of recipient | $5,006 |
| Smith College Fund | Northamption, MA | General purpose of recipient | $5,006 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,182,409 | 18 |
| 2024 | $3,081,607 | 18 |
| 2023 | $2,071,863 | 17 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202632239349100623
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 52-2038129
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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