The Severin Wunderman Family Foundation
The Severin Wunderman Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Las Vegas, NV. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 1 grant totaling $488K. Net investment income was $2.
The Severin Wunderman Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Severin Wunderman Family Foundation gave $488K across 1 grant in 2021 (avg $488K), mostly in Nevada. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $487,730
- -2.5% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $487,730
- -2.5% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $487,730
- Primary geography
- Nevada (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who The Severin Wunderman Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Change a Life Foundation ($488K).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2021 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The Severin Wunderman Family Foundation gives
- In 2021 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $488K (2021) to $500K (2020). In 2021 it made 1 grant totaling $488K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Change a Life Foundation Las Vegas, NV | Various Charitable Activities | $487,730 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $284,405 | $502,230 | $487,730 | 1 | $487,730 | $2 | $14,775 |
| 2020 | $217,825 | $2 | $525,000 | $500,000 | 1 | — | $2 | $25,893 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Severin Wunderman Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $15K for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Severin Wunderman Family Foundation is led by Richard E. Tomlin Jr., President on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Richard E. Tomlin Jr.
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Deborah Wunderman Drucker (2020) — Director
- Former: Michael Wunderman (2020) — Director
- Former: Nathan Wunderman (2020) — Director
- Former: Raphaelle Cassens (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "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 Severin Wunderman Family Foundation
How much does The Severin Wunderman Family Foundation give each year?
The Severin Wunderman Family Foundation gave $488K across 1 grant in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $500K across 1 grant.
Where does The Severin Wunderman Family Foundation operate?
The Severin Wunderman Family Foundation has awarded grants in California, Nevada.
How much is The Severin Wunderman Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, The Severin Wunderman Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $15K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Severin Wunderman Family Foundation's EIN?
The Severin Wunderman Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 80-0558916. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 30, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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