George Wasserman Family Foundation Inc
George Wasserman Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Bethesda, Maryland. Its 2025 filing reports 69 grants totaling $618,500, with recipients including charitable, educational, community-service, and civil-rights organizations.
George Wasserman Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: George Wasserman Family Foundation Inc gave $619K across 69 grants in 2025 (avg $9K), top state District of Columbia. 17% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $618,500
- +24.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 69
- +16.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $8,964
- +6.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $8,568,525
- +2.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 17% first-time grantees (12 of 69, 2025)
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (43% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to George Wasserman Family Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It lists a letter stating charitable needs as the application material, Aaron Stopak as the contact, and 501(c)(3) organizations as the only eligible applicants.
- Contact
Application contact: Aaron Stopak
Mailing address: 6503 Mountain Branch Court, Bethesda, MD 20817-5838
Phone: (000) 000-0000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who George Wasserman Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Bender JCC of Greater Washington ($125K). Together the top 10 received $295K.
Grant Size Distribution
322 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 320 grants of 322 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in the District of Columbia (43%) and Maryland (34%). Smaller shares went to California (8%), New York (5%), and Massachusetts (4%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 69 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is George Wasserman Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
17%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 12 of 69 grantees (17%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $7K; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 80% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 33% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 104% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $364K (2023) to $619K (2025). In 2025 it made 69 grants totaling $619K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bender JCC of Greater Washington Rockville, MD | Overall Charitable Purpose of the Organization | $125,000 |
| American Red Cross - (General) Washington, DC | Overall Charitable Purpose of the Organization | $20,000 |
| Bread for the City Washington, DC | Overall Charitable Purpose of the Organization | $20,000 |
| Capital Area Foodbank Washington, DC | Overall Charitable Purpose of the Organization | $20,000 |
| Hillel International Boston, MA | Overall Charitable Purpose of the Organization | $20,000 |
| Martha's Table Washington, DC | Overall Charitable Purpose of the Organization | $20,000 |
| New America Foundation Washington, DC | Overall Charitable Purpose of the Organization | $20,000 |
| Some Inc Washington, DC | Overall Charitable Purpose of the Organization | $20,000 |
| Adas Israel Congregation - (Security Budget) Washington, DC | Overall Charitable Purpose of the Organization | $15,000 |
| Georgetown Day School Washington, DC | Overall Charitable Purpose of the Organization | $15,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,568,525 | $965,827 | $728,945 | $618,500 | 69 | $703,444 | $914,851 | $676,440 |
| 2024 | $8,331,429 | $735,673 | $619,430 | $495,500 | 59 | $576,229 | $706,903 | $631,941 |
| 2023 | $8,214,970 | $363,561 | $472,248 | $364,250 | 60 | $443,990 | $339,434 | $554,655 |
| 2022 | $8,323,051 | $447,411 | $571,065 | $465,500 | 68 | $542,464 | $399,361 | $559,929 |
| 2021 | $8,444,695 | $498,505 | $557,997 | $450,000 | 66 | $524,124 | $473,731 | $617,306 |
| 2020 | $8,503,165 | $582,539 | $536,427 | $441,000 | 65 | — | $563,605 | $513,128 |
| 2019 | $8,469,158 | $314,554 | $579,998 | $494,000 | 66 | — | $295,574 | $493,152 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, George Wasserman Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $676K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. For example, the Bender JCC of Greater Washington describes its work as welcoming people of diverse backgrounds and offering programming inspired by Jewish heritage. SOME says it provides immediate help such as food, clothing, and healthcare, along with longer-term services including affordable housing and job training. Bread for the City describes providing food, clothing, medical care, and legal and social services to low-income Washington, D.C. residents. The Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights of the San Francisco Bay Area says it works to dismantle systems of oppression and racism and build an equitable society.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 69 grants totaling $618,500. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $125,000, with a median grant of $5,000. The largest award was $125,000 to Bender JCC of Greater Washington. Other notable awards included $20,000 each to American Red Cross, Bread for the City, Capital Area Foodbank, Hillel International, Martha’s Table, New America Foundation, and SOME; and $15,000 each to Adas Israel Congregation, Georgetown Day School, the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights of the San Francisco Bay Area, and Washington Hebrew Congregation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Lisa W. Gill as president and Aaron Stopak as vice president and executive director.
George Wasserman Family Foundation Inc is led by Aaron Stopak, Vice President & Executive Director on every filing since 2019; 1 of 2 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Aaron Stopak
Vice President & Executive Director
On filings since 2019
20 hrs/week
$46K (2019) → $59K (2025)
Lisa W. Gill
President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $59K, to Aaron Stopak (Vice Pres/Executive Direct).
Frequently asked questions about George Wasserman Family Foundation Inc
How much does George Wasserman Family Foundation Inc give each year?
George Wasserman Family Foundation Inc gave $619K across 69 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $496K across 59 grants.
What is George Wasserman Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
George Wasserman Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $8,964, across 69 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from George Wasserman Family Foundation Inc that year got $7K on average.
Where does George Wasserman Family Foundation Inc give grants?
George Wasserman Family Foundation Inc's top state is District of Columbia, with 43% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Maryland (34%) and California (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (29 grants), Rockville, MD (7 grants), New York, NY (4 grants) and San Francisco, CA (3 grants).
Who are George Wasserman Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
George Wasserman Family Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Bender JCC of Greater Washington ($125,000), American Red Cross - (General) ($20,000) and Bread for the City ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 27% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is George Wasserman Family Foundation Inc?
George Wasserman Family Foundation Inc reported $8.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $703K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $676K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does George Wasserman Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. For example, the Bender JCC of Greater Washington describes its work as welcoming people of diverse backgrounds and offering programming inspired by Jewish heritage. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from George Wasserman Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation’s filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is George Wasserman Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
George Wasserman Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-6035888. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 28, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 5, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 18, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 13, 2024)
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