The Wagner Society of Washington DC
Educate members & the public re: music of Richard Wagner.
The Wagner Society of Washington DC at a glance
In short: The Wagner Society of Washington DC gave $25K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $13K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $25,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- Average grant
- $12,500
- Median grant
- $12,500
- Total assets
- $142,141
- +21.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (60% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Wagner Society of Washington DC funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Institute for Young Dramatic Voices ($15K). Together the top 2 received $25K.
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $25K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Institute for Young Dramatic Voices La Jolla, CA | Wagner Training Skills | $15,000 |
| Washington National Opera Washington, DC | Co-Sponsor Concert | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $142,141 | $336,852 | $245,206 | $25,000 | 2 |
| 2024 | $117,330 | $138,176 | $193,722 | — | — |
| 2023 | $106,092 | $146,081 | $173,774 | — | — |
| 2022 | $133,785 | $134,043 | $113,684 | — | — |
| 2021 | $113,426 | $97,074 | $108,733 | — | — |
| 2020 | $125,085 | $143,759 | $97,021 | — | — |
About The Wagner Society of Washington DC
Based on IRS filings
The Wagner Society of Washington DC is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $142K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $25K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Wagner Society of Washington DC is led by James K. Holman, Chairman on every filing since 2020; 1 of 13 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
James K. Holman
Chairman
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Edward Niles
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$5K (2020) → $5K (2025)
Frederic Harwood
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark J. Golden
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sabrina Cassagnol
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ann Albin
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Justin Frank
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Allan Reiter
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dan Sherman
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jay Hunter Morris
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Arbab
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Aurelius Fernandez
President Emeritus
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matt Chen
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (10)
- Former: Bonnie Becker (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Deborah Diamond (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: Joshua Baumgardner (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: Lynne Lambert (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Guillermo Schultz (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: James Giragosian (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Craig Diamond (2021) — Director
- Former: Betty Byrne (2020) — Director
- Former: Helen McConnell (2020) — Director
- Former: John J. Pohanka (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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $5K, to John Edward Niles (Director).
Frequently asked questions about The Wagner Society of Washington DC
How much does The Wagner Society of Washington DC give each year?
The Wagner Society of Washington DC gave $25K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is The Wagner Society of Washington DC?
The Wagner Society of Washington DC reported $142K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $337K.
What is The Wagner Society of Washington DC?
The Wagner Society of Washington DC is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Washington, DC. It holds $142K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does The Wagner Society of Washington DC operate?
The Wagner Society of Washington DC has awarded grants in California, District of Columbia.
What is The Wagner Society of Washington DC's EIN?
The Wagner Society of Washington DC's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-2117542. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 15, 2026)
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