The Wasserman Foundation
Invitation OnlySarasota, Florida · EIN 01-0722408 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$243K
Organizations funded22
Typical grant$2,500
Total assets$5.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $6,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
4% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| World of Change | Sarasota, FL | Charitable | $82,000 |
| Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation | Sarasota, FL | Charitable | $75,000 |
| Sarasota Performing Arts Center | Sarasota, FL | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Plymouth Harbor Foundation | Sarasota, FL | Charitable | $12,500 |
| St Laurence University | Sarasota, FL | Charitable | $10,500 |
| Camp Sunshine | Sarasota, FL | Charitable | $6,000 |
| Team Tony Cancer Foundation | Sarasota, FL | Charitable | $6,000 |
| Yoec | Sarasota, FL | Charitable | $5,500 |
| Douglas Chapel | Sarasota, FL | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Lemur Conservator Foundation | Sarasota, FL | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Shriners Hosp for Children | Sarasota, FL | Charitable | $2,500 |
| West Coast Black Theatre Troup | Sarasota, FL | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Aap Foundation | Sarasota, FL | Charitable | $2,000 |
| The Parkside School | Sarasota, FL | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Buttonwood Foundation | Sarasota, FL | Charitable | $1,050 |
| Heifer International | Little Rock, AR | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Predators of the Heart | Sarasota, FL | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Protect Our Waters | Sarasota, FL | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Shepherds Without Borders | Sarasota, FL | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Columbia Riverkeeper | Sarasota, FL | Charitable | $500 |
| Suffield Academy | Sarasota, FL | Charitable | $500 |
| Csc | Sarasota, FL | Charitable | $449 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $242,999 | 22 |
| 2023 | $275,904 | 15 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 11, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543159349101979
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 01-0722408
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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