The Richard S Glasser Family Foundation
The Richard S Glasser Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Norfolk, Virginia. Its 2025 grants supported charitable organizations including Jewish federations, Israel-related organizations, community organizations, schools, and a medical research project.
The Richard S Glasser Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Richard S Glasser Family Foundation gave $378K across 34 grants in 2025 (avg $11K), top state Florida. 9% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $377,500
- +18.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 34
- -12.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $11,103
- +36.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $8,750
- Total assets
- $3,379,542
- +3.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 9% first-time grantees (3 of 33, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Florida (42% 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 The Richard S Glasser Family Foundation
- 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.
- Contact
Mailing address: 580 East Main Street Suite 600, Norfolk, VA 23510
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Richard S Glasser Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Jewish Federation of Broward Cnty ($51K). Together the top 10 received $241K.
Grant Size Distribution
238 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 236 grants of 238 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 42% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida, 29% to Virginia, 22% to New York, 3% to Tennessee, and 2% to California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 34 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Richard S Glasser Family Foundation open to new grantees?
9%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 33 grantees (9%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $11K; repeat grants $11K. How we count
Medians: $7K first-time, $9K repeat.
- 85% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+0%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 106% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $253K (2020) to $379K (2022). In 2025 it made 34 grants totaling $378K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation of Broward Cnty Davie, FL | Unrestricted gift | $51,000 |
| United Jewish Federation of Tidewat Virginia Beach, VA | Unrestricted gift | $30,000 |
| Magen David Adom New York, NY | Unrestricted gift | $25,000 |
| Friends of Israel Defense Forces New York, NY | Unrestricted gift | $25,000 |
| Birthright Israel Fdn New York, NY | Unrestricted Gift | $23,000 |
| United Way of Broward County Fort Lauderdale, FL | Tocqueville Society contribution and Jewish Fed of Broward County | $20,000 |
| B'Nai Torah Congregation Boca Raton, FL | Unrestricted gift | $18,000 |
| Jafco Childrens Foundation Sunrise, FL | Unrestricted gift | $18,000 |
| Vanderbilt Univ Nashville, TN | Unrestricted gift | $10,800 |
| Childhood Cancer Project Hallandal Beach, FL | Medical research | $10,000 |
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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 | $3,379,542 | $725,434 | $413,662 | $377,500 | 34 | $377,500 | $689,272 | $356,560 |
| 2024 | $3,257,631 | $431,764 | $354,390 | $318,000 | 39 | $318,000 | $395,110 | $334,744 |
| 2023 | $3,020,243 | $140,187 | $321,405 | $299,000 | 50 | $299,000 | $117,782 | $294,104 |
| 2022 | $3,201,461 | $392,647 | $403,579 | $378,920 | 57 | $380,437 | $369,505 | $312,416 |
| 2021 | $3,212,393 | $146,021 | $333,569 | $300,000 | 58 | $300,000 | $109,307 | $318,879 |
| 2020 | $3,946,084 | $198,485 | $256,926 | $253,350 | 54 | — | $374,417 | $242,555 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Richard S Glasser Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $357K 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 giving included unrestricted gifts, a contribution connected with the Tocqueville Society and Jewish Federation of Broward County, an annual fund gift, support for a memorial fund, and medical research.
The supported organizations describe a range of work. The United Jewish Federation of Tidewater says it supports welfare, philanthropic, humanitarian, educational, and cultural projects benefiting the Jewish people. Friends of the Israel Defense Forces says it supports the health, well-being, and education of Israel’s protectors. Birthright Israel Foundation says it raises funds for educational trips to Israel for young Jewish adults. JAFCO Children’s Foundation says it funds organizations serving abused, neglected, and special needs children and their families. Norfolk Academy describes itself as a college preparatory school focused on students’ intellectual, aesthetic, and moral development.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 34 grants totaling $377,500. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $51,000, with a median of $8,750.
Among the largest reported grants were $51,000 to Jewish Federation of Broward County, $30,000 to United Jewish Federation of Tidewater, $25,000 each to Magen David Adom and Friends of Israel Defense Forces, and $23,000 to Birthright Israel Foundation. Other notable awards included $20,000 to United Way of Broward County, $18,000 each to B’Nai Torah Congregation and JAFCO Children’s Foundation, and $10,000 each to Childhood Cancer Project, Pine Crest School, and Norfolk Academy.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Hara B Glasser Frei as president, Michael A Glasser as secretary, and Stephen Frei as treasurer.
The Richard S Glasser Family Foundation is led by Hara B Glasser Frei, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Hara B Glasser Frei
President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Michael A Glasser
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Stephen Frei
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Hara B. Glasser-Frei (2020) — Director
- Former: Martha M. Glasser (2020) — President
- Former: Steve Frei (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about The Richard S Glasser Family Foundation
How much does The Richard S Glasser Family Foundation give each year?
The Richard S Glasser Family Foundation gave $378K across 34 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $318K across 39 grants.
What is The Richard S Glasser Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Richard S Glasser Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $8,750, and its average grant was $11,103, across 34 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Richard S Glasser Family Foundation that year got $11K on average.
Where does The Richard S Glasser Family Foundation give grants?
The Richard S Glasser Family Foundation's top state is Florida, with 42% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Virginia (29%) and New York (22%). The most frequent recipient cities were Norfolk, VA (6 grants), New York, NY (4 grants), Virginia Beach, VA (3 grants) and Boca Raton, FL (3 grants).
Does The Richard S Glasser Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 74% of The Richard S Glasser Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (25 of 34) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Medical research" (3 grants).
Who are The Richard S Glasser Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Richard S Glasser Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Jewish Federation of Broward Cnty ($51,000), United Jewish Federation of Tidewat ($30,000) and Magen David Adom ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 28% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Richard S Glasser Family Foundation?
The Richard S Glasser Family Foundation reported $3.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $378K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $357K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Richard S Glasser Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 giving included unrestricted gifts, a contribution connected with the Tocqueville Society and Jewish Federation of Broward County, an annual fund gift, support for a memorial fund, and medical research. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Richard S Glasser 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 ↑
What is The Richard S Glasser Family Foundation's EIN?
The Richard S Glasser Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-2061975. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Richard S Glasser 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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