Wasserstrom Foundation
Invitation OnlyColumbus, Ohio · EIN 31-6041116 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$286K
Organizations funded19
Typical grant$9,000
Total assets$10.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $20,000.
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
12% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jewish ColumbusAnnual Campaign | Columbus, OH | Big Give | $100,000 |
| Nationwide Childrens Hosp Found | Columbus, OH | Expansion | $50,000 |
| Jfedla | Los Angeles, CA | Wildfire crisis relief fund | $25,000 |
| Columbus St Com Coll Culinary Sch | Columbus, OH | Taste of Future | $22,500 |
| Jewish Family Services | Columbus, OH | Programs | $20,000 |
| Tifereth Israil | Columbus, OH | Programs | $10,000 |
| Ohio Restaurant Hospitaltity | Columbus, OH | Programs | $10,000 |
| Jewish Columbus | Columbus, OH | Programs | $10,000 |
| Lifetown | New Albany, OH | Programs | $10,000 |
| Bexley Community Foundation | Bexley, OH | Bexley Celebrate Events | $9,000 |
| Columbus Jewish Day School | New Albany, OH | Programs | $5,000 |
| Jewish Community Center | Columbus, OH | Programs | $3,500 |
| The Ohio State Foundation | Columbus, OH | Programs | $3,000 |
| Friends of Israaeli Defense | Lyndhurst, OH | Programs | $2,500 |
| Community Found Texas Hill Country | Kenville, TX | Flood Relief | $2,500 |
| Ohio Foundation of Independent colleges | Columbus, OH | Programs | $1,500 |
| Bexley Education Foundation | Bexley, OH | Fund Excellence | $1,000 |
| Promise ProjectFDNY | New York, NY | Programs | $500 |
| Ohio Restaurant PAC | Columbus, OH | Program | $500 |
| Columbus Jewish Foundation | Columbus, OH | Wasserstrom Founders Fund | $0 |
| Ohio History Conection | Clumbus, OH | Programs | $0 |
| Columbus Jewish News | Beechwood, OH | Programs | $0 |
| Decorative ARts Center of OHio | Lancaster, OH | Programs | $0 |
| Colmubus Community Kollel | Columbus, OH | Programs | $0 |
| Columbus Jewish Historical | Columbus, OH | Programs | $0 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $286,500 | 25 |
| 2023 | $443,272 | 18 |
| 2022 | $211,636 | 12 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Feb 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202610479349100001
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 31-6041116
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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