The Wobniar Foundation Inc
The Wobniar Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Bethesda, Maryland. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations including medical, educational, and youth-serving organizations.
The Wobniar Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Wobniar Foundation Inc gave $34K across 20 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in New York. 20% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $34,415
- -31.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 20
- -9.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,721
- -24.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $250
- Total assets
- $447,482
- -14.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 20% first-time grantees (4 of 20, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (53% 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 Wobniar Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it states that contributions are made only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 5104 River Hill Road, Bethesda, MD 20816
Phone: (301) 232-7638
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Wobniar Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Breakthrough T1D ($18K). Together the top 10 received $33K.
Grant Size Distribution
106 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 106 grants of 106 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 grant dollars went primarily to recipients in New York (53%), followed by Washington, DC (17%), North Carolina (15%), Maryland (7%), and Massachusetts (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Wobniar Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
20%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 20 grantees (20%) were first-time recipients. With only 20 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $702. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $250 repeat.
- 65% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+7%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 286% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $32K (2021) to $50K (2023). In 2024 it made 20 grants totaling $34K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Breakthrough T1D New York, NY | Medical | $17,978 |
| The Washington Tennis Education Foundation Washington, DC | Sports/Educational | $5,882 |
| Wake Forest University Winston-Salem, NC | Educational | $5,000 |
| Georgetown Preparatory School Bethesda, MD | Educational | $2,442 |
| American Heart Association Dallas, TX | Medical | $463 |
| Alzheimers Association of Illinois Chicago, IL | Treatment and Cure | $350 |
| Buckley School New York, NY | Educational | $250 |
| Harvard College Cambridge, MA | Educational | $250 |
| Macalester College St. Paul, MN | Educational | $250 |
| Phillips Academy Andover, MA | Educational | $250 |
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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 | $447,482 | $29,917 | $101,378 | $34,415 | 20 | $71,374 | — | $24,969 |
| 2023 | $521,399 | $-63,481 | $113,787 | $49,915 | 22 | $89,093 | — | $28,803 |
| 2022 | $711,185 | $2,459 | $96,951 | $32,856 | 25 | $70,356 | — | $30,580 |
| 2021 | $846,240 | $160,174 | $90,343 | $32,199 | 20 | $60,463 | $130,294 | $40,275 |
| 2020 | $800,547 | $27,124 | $97,578 | $37,602 | 19 | — | — | $44,076 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Wobniar Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $25K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for medical, educational, sports and educational, and youth-focused purposes. For example, Breakthrough T1D describes its mission as accelerating breakthroughs to cure, prevent, and treat type 1 diabetes and its complications. Squash Haven describes its work as promoting New Haven youths’ academic, athletic, and personal growth through instruction, support, and community service.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $34,415 across 20 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $17,978, with a median grant of $250.
The largest 2024 grants included $17,978 to Breakthrough T1D, $5,882 to The Washington Tennis Education Foundation, $5,000 to Wake Forest University, and $2,442 to Georgetown Preparatory School. Other listed grants included $463 to the American Heart Association, $350 to the Alzheimer’s Association of Illinois, and $250 each to Buckley School, Harvard College, Macalester College, Phillips Academy, Squash Haven, and Yale University.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists William C Parsons and Katherine C Parsons as directors and grant managers.
The Wobniar Foundation Inc's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; all 2 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Katherine C. Parsons
Director & Grant Manager
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$24K (2020) → $27K (2024)
William C. Parsons
Director & Grant Manager
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$24K (2020) → $27K (2024)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $27K, to William C Parsons (Director / Grant Manager). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Wobniar Foundation Inc
How much does The Wobniar Foundation Inc give each year?
The Wobniar Foundation Inc gave $34K across 20 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $50K across 22 grants.
What is The Wobniar Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Wobniar Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $250, and its average grant was $1,721, across 20 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Wobniar Foundation Inc that year got $6K on average.
Where does The Wobniar Foundation Inc give grants?
The Wobniar Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 53% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were District of Columbia (17%) and North Carolina (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants), Washington, DC (2 grants), Bethesda, MD (2 grants) and New Haven, CT (2 grants).
Does The Wobniar Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 20 grants with a stated purpose on The Wobniar Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Educational" (9 grants) and "Medical" (3 grants).
Who are The Wobniar Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Wobniar Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Breakthrough T1D ($17,978), The Washington Tennis Education Foundation ($5,882) and Wake Forest University ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 84% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Wobniar Foundation Inc?
The Wobniar Foundation Inc reported $447K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $71K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $25K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Wobniar Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for medical, educational, sports and educational, and youth-focused purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Wobniar Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it states that contributions are made only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Wobniar Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Wobniar Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-4518618. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Wobniar Foundation Inc 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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