The Joan M Wismer Foundation
Historical FunderSarasota, Florida · EIN 23-3089181 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $50,000 and $100,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | GEOFFREY PARKINSON |
|---|---|
| Address | c/o FS 6270 Rivo Lakes Blvd, Sarasota FL 34241 |
| Phone | 7037264973 |
| wismer@fsllc.net | |
| Form and materials | All requests must use the online application form on the foundation's website: www.wismerfdn.org |
| Deadlines | Rolling Deadlines |
| Restrictions | No LOI or preapproval Please thoroughly review the guidelines AND FAQ pages on the foundations website wwwwismerfdnorg |
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
100% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Medical Corps | Los Angeles, CA | Disaster Relief Campaign | $400,000 |
| YMCA of Greater Long Beach | Long Beach, CA | Youth & Safety Programs | $350,000 |
| Project HOME | Philadelphia, PA | Support for the Homeless | $325,000 |
| The Marshall Legacy Institute | Arlington, VA | Landmine Eradication & Medical Relief | $140,000 |
| Downtown Womens Center | Los Angeles, CA | Housing & Support for Homeless Women | $100,000 |
| University of California San Diego | San Diego, CA | Interventional Pulmonary Fellowship Fund | $100,000 |
| Cristo Rey Philadelphia High School | Philadelphia, PA | Education Programs & Scholarships | $75,000 |
| Las Floristas Inc | Porter Ranch, CA | Pediatric Rehabilitation Support | $50,000 |
| Share Food Program | Philadelphia, PA | Hunger Relief | $50,000 |
| Pennsylvania Horticultural Society | Philadelphia, PA | Community Gardens Program | $50,000 |
| Jovenes Inc | Los Angeles, CA | College Success Initiative | $50,000 |
| Williamson College of the Trades | Media, PA | Scholarship Support | $50,000 |
| Kipp Philadelphia Charter School | Philadelphia, PA | Education and Career Path Support | $50,000 |
| Cristo Rey Orange County HS | Santa Ana, CA | Education & School Support | $25,000 |
| Catalina Island Museum | Avalon, CA | Education Programs | $10,000 |
| Army Scholarship Foundation | Dallas, TX | Education Scholarships | $10,000 |
The return also lists 11 grants to individuals ($1,075,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Medical Corps | Los Angeles, CA | Disaster Relief Campaign | $400,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,910,000 | 29 |
| 2024 | $2,819,994 | 28 |
| 2023 | $2,709,994 | 29 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641359349101974
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 23-3089181
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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