Gail Wasserman Family Foundation
The Gail Wasserman Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Delray Beach, Florida. Its 2022 filing reports 12 grants totaling $365,481, primarily to organizations in Florida. The foundation’s 2021 filing is marked as its final return, so it appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking; the available information does not establish its current status.
Key facts about Gail Wasserman Family Foundation
In short: Gail Wasserman Family Foundation gave $365K across 12 grants in 2022 (avg $30K), mostly in Florida. 42% of 2022 grantees were new. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- EIN
- 81-4691922
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022
- Annual giving (2022)
- $365,481
- Grants made (2022)
- 12
- Average grant
- $30,457
- Median grant
- $10,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 42% first-time grantees (5 of 12, 2022; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (81% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to apply
- The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2022 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$365K
+143.1% YoY
Grant Count
12
+50.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$30K
+62.1% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Gail Wasserman Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $6K for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Is Gail Wasserman Family Foundation open to new grantees?
42%
first-time grantees, 2022
In 2022, 5 of 12 grantees (42%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $48K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $20K repeat.
- 33% of 2022 grantees were also funded in 2021. Method
- In 2022 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2022). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2022 grants went to organizations including arts and cultural institutions, a child development organization, a school, and community-focused nonprofits. The Boca Raton Museum of Art describes its mission as promoting understanding and appreciation of fine and visual arts through exhibits, events, and learning activities. The Santa Barbara Museum of Art says it integrates art into people’s lives, while Miami City Ballet describes its work as presenting dance performances and providing dance education.
Other supported organizations describe distinct missions: Kids Dreams says it funds enrichment opportunities for economically disadvantaged children in Palm Beach County, and Impact 100 Palm Beach County says it engages women in collectively funding nonprofit initiatives in southern Palm Beach County.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2022, the foundation reported 12 grants totaling $365,481. Grant amounts ranged from $80 to $147,976, with a median of $10,000.
The largest grants included $147,976 to the Boca Raton Museum of Art and $113,750 to Florence Fuller Child Development Centers, both in Boca Raton, Florida. Other notable grants were $34,625 to the Santa Barbara Museum of Art, $22,500 to The Whitney, and $20,000 to Miami City Ballet.
How to Apply
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. The 2021 filing is marked as the final return, so this should not be taken as a current application process.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2022 filing reports that 81% of grant dollars went to Florida recipients, 12% to California, 6% to New York, and less than 1% to New Mexico. These percentages are reported as provided and may not total exactly 100% because of rounding.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $150K (2021) to $365K (2022). In 2022 it made 12 grants totaling $365K.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Boca Raton Museum of Art ($148K). Together the top 10 received $364K.
Grant Size Distribution
28 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 23 grants of 28 (82%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boca Raton Museum of Art Boca Raton, FL | General Support | $147,976 |
| Florence Fuller Child Development Centers Boca Raton, FL | General Support | $113,750 |
| Santa Barbara Museum of Art Santa Barbara, CA | General Support | $34,625 |
| The Whitney New York, NY | General Support | $22,500 |
| Miami City Ballet Miami Beach, FL | General Support | $20,000 |
| Boca Raton Hospital Foundation Boca Raton, FL | General Support | $10,000 |
| The Willows Community School Culver City, CA | General Support | $10,000 |
| Kids Dreams Inc West Palm Beach, FL | General Support | $2,500 |
| Impact 100 Palm Beach County Boca Raton, FL | General Support | $2,050 |
| EDA & Cliff Viner Community Scholars Foundation Boca Raton, FL | General Support | $1,000 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $7,822 | $385,294 | $365,481 |
| 2021 | $377,472 | $93 | $152,575 | $150,335 |
| 2020 | $529,954 | $2,253 | $200,615 | $200,615 |
The 2022 filing reports 12 grants; the 2021 and 2020 filings report 8 grants each.
| Metric | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | $377,472 | $529,954 |
| Revenue | $7,822 | $93 | $2,253 |
| Expenses | $385,294 | $152,575 | $200,615 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $367,520 | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | $2,253 |
| Distributable Amount | $6,455 | $20,455 | $28,347 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2022 filing lists Gail Wasserman as president, secretary, and treasurer.
Gail Wasserman Family Foundation is led by Gail Wasserman, President, Sectry & Treasurer on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Gail Wasserman
President, Sectry & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Contact
Mailing address: 6586 West Atlantic Ave 4854, Delray Beach, FL 33446
Phone: (561) 499-5453
Frequently asked questions about Gail Wasserman Family Foundation
How much does Gail Wasserman Family Foundation give each year?
Gail Wasserman Family Foundation gave $365K across 12 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $150K across 8 grants.
What is Gail Wasserman Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Gail Wasserman Family Foundation's median grant in 2022 was $10,000, and its average grant was $30,457, across 12 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Gail Wasserman Family Foundation that year got $5K on average.
Where does Gail Wasserman Family Foundation give grants?
Gail Wasserman Family Foundation gives mostly in Florida: 81% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (12%) and New York (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boca Raton, FL (5 grants) and West Palm Beach, FL (2 grants).
Does Gail Wasserman Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Gail Wasserman Family Foundation's 2022 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Gail Wasserman Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Gail Wasserman Family Foundation's largest 2022 grantees include Boca Raton Museum of Art ($147,976), Florence Fuller Child Development Centers ($113,750) and Santa Barbara Museum of Art ($34,625), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 81% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
What does Gail Wasserman Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2022 grants went to organizations including arts and cultural institutions, a child development organization, a school, and community-focused nonprofits. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Gail Wasserman Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Gail Wasserman Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2022, Gail Wasserman Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $6K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Gail Wasserman Family Foundation's EIN?
Gail Wasserman Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-4691922. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Does Gail Wasserman Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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