The Wasserman Foundation
The Wasserman Foundation is a private foundation based in Sarasota, Florida. Its 2024 filing reports 22 grants totaling $242,999, with listed recipients in Florida and Arkansas.
The Wasserman Foundation at a glance
In short: The Wasserman Foundation gave $243K across 22 grants in 2024 (avg $11K), mostly in Florida. 14% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $242,999
- -11.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 22
- +46.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $11,045
- -39.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $1,427,084
- -11.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 14% first-time grantees (3 of 22, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Wasserman Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. No application materials or other application process are specified.
- Contact
Mailing address: 700 John Ringling Blvd Apt 2114, Sarasota, FL 34236
Phone: (760) 567-8834
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Wasserman Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was World of Change ($82K). Together the top 10 received $228K.
Grant Size Distribution
97 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 90 grants of 97 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All 2024 grant dollars are reported in Florida, with less than 1% in Arkansas. The filing’s itemized grants include a $1,000 grant to Heifer Project International in Little Rock, Arkansas; the listed grant recipients are otherwise in Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Wasserman Foundation open to new grantees?
14%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 22 grantees (14%) were first-time recipients. With only 22 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $12K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 41% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 101% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 83% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $121K (2021) to $276K (2023). In 2024 it made 22 grants totaling $243K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| World of Change Sarasota, FL | Charitable | $82,000 |
| Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation Sarasota, FL | Charitable | $75,000 |
| Sarasota Performing Arts Center Sarasota, FL | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Plymouth Harbor Foundation Sarasota, FL | Charitable | $12,500 |
| St Laurence University Sarasota, FL | Charitable | $10,500 |
| Camp Sunshine Sarasota, FL | Charitable | $6,000 |
| Team Tony Cancer Foundation Sarasota, FL | Charitable | $6,000 |
| Yoec Sarasota, FL | Charitable | $5,500 |
| Douglas Chapel Sarasota, FL | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Lemur Conservator Foundation Sarasota, FL | Charitable | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,427,084 | $65,005 | $247,856 | $242,999 | 22 | $242,999 | $115,346 | $291,377 |
| 2023 | $1,609,935 | $77,435 | $281,996 | $275,904 | 15 | $275,904 | $119,763 | $253,065 |
| 2022 | $1,814,496 | $-84,751 | $188,605 | $183,294 | 22 | $183,294 | $135,002 | $295,180 |
| 2021 | $2,087,852 | $114,517 | $144,822 | $120,628 | 19 | $120,628 | $128,798 | $293,227 |
| 2020 | $2,118,909 | $851,308 | $186,387 | $174,687 | 19 | — | $851,158 | $252,489 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Wasserman Foundation reported a distributable amount of $291K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 22 grants totaling $242,999. Grants ranged from $449 to $82,000, with a median grant of $2,500. The largest listed awards were $82,000 to World of Change, $75,000 to Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation, $20,000 to Sarasota Performing Arts Center, and $12,500 to Plymouth Harbor Foundation. The filing lists each grant’s purpose as “CHARITABLE.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Peter J Wasserman as president and Judi Wasserman as vice president.
The Wasserman Foundation is led by Peter J. Wasserman, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Peter J. Wasserman
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Judi Wasserman
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Wasserman Foundation
How much does The Wasserman Foundation give each year?
The Wasserman Foundation gave $243K across 22 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $276K across 15 grants.
What is The Wasserman Foundation's typical grant size?
The Wasserman Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $11,045, across 22 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Wasserman Foundation that year got $5K on average.
Where does The Wasserman Foundation give grants?
The Wasserman Foundation gives mostly in Florida: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Sarasota, FL (21 grants).
Does The Wasserman Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 22 grants with a stated purpose on The Wasserman Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (22 grants).
Who are The Wasserman Foundation's largest grantees?
The Wasserman Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include World of Change ($82,000), Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation ($75,000) and Sarasota Performing Arts Center ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 73% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Wasserman Foundation?
The Wasserman Foundation reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $243K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $291K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
How do I apply for a grant from The Wasserman Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Wasserman Foundation's EIN?
The Wasserman Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 01-0722408. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Wasserman 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 September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Wasserman Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-wasserman-foundation-morg_14cb10a23a834484b9e0100258533753
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