The Richard S Glasser Family Foundation
The Richard S Glasser Family Foundation is a private foundation located in Norfolk, Virginia, established in 2001. It operates as a 501(c)(3) organization with no employees and focuses on philanthropic giving across multiple sectors including medical research, Jewish life, and general charitable support.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$3.3M
+7.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$318K
+6.4% YoY
Grant Count
39
-22.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$8K
+36.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation primarily funds:
- Unrestricted gifts
- Medical research
- General support of Jewish life
- Jewish Federation support
Recent grantmaking demonstrates a particular emphasis on Jewish and Israeli causes, alongside broader charitable contributions.
Grantmaking
Grant Range
$500–$50,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation funds primarily in Florida, Virginia, and New York.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 2024
- Total assets: $3,257,631
- Total revenues: $431,764
- Total expenses: $354,390
As of December 2023
- Total assets: $6.3 million (per alternative source)
- Total distributions: $299,000
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $3,257,631 | $3,020,243 | $3,201,461 |
| Revenue | $431,764 | $140,187 | $392,647 |
| Expenses | $354,390 | $321,405 | $403,579 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $318,000 | $299,000 | $380,437 |
| Net Investment Income | $395,110 | $117,782 | $369,505 |
| Distributable Amount | $334,744 | $294,104 | $312,416 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
239 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Officers (as of 2023 tax filing)
- Hara B Glasser Frei, President
- Michael A Glasser, Secretary
- Stephen Frei, Treasurer
Founder Richard Steven Glasser (1941–2019) was a prominent Norfolk attorney who practiced law for nearly 54 years. He specialized in asbestos product liability litigation and was recognized by the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association with its Courageous Advocacy Award. He was married to Martha Glasser.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hara B Glasser Frei | President | — | — |
| Michael A Glasser | Secretary | — | — |
| Stephen Frei | Treasurer | — | — |
Contact Information
Address: 580 E Main St Ste 600, Norfolk, VA 23510-2322
Phone: 757-625-6787
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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