Wagner-Braunsberg Family
Wagner-Braunsberg Family is a private foundation, based in Rockville, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $354K. Net investment income was $237K.
Wagner-Braunsberg Family at a glance
In short: Wagner-Braunsberg Family gave $354K across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $39K), top state New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $353,500
- +6.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $39,278
- +6.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $35,000
- Total assets
- $2,179,018
- -4.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (47% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Wagner-Braunsberg Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Weizmann Institute of Science ($103K). Together the top 9 received $354K.
Grant Size Distribution
48 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 33 grants of 48 (69%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How Wagner-Braunsberg Family gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+18%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 162% of 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $243K (2020) to $354K (2024). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $354K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Weizmann Institute of Science New York, NY | Donation | $102,500 |
| American Friend of Magen D Adom New York, NY | Donation | $55,000 |
| American Israel Education Fndtn Washington, DC | Donation | $50,000 |
| Jewish Women's International Washington, DC | Donation | $50,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League Washington, DC | Donation | $35,000 |
| Jewish Social Services Agency Rockville, MD | Donation | $25,000 |
| Jewish Foundation for Group Homes Rockville, MD | Donation | $25,000 |
| American Technion Society New York, NY | Donation | $10,000 |
| Children's Inn at NIH Bethesda, MD | Donation | $1,000 |
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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 | $2,179,018 | $271,296 | $358,661 | $353,500 | 9 | $354,482 | $237,337 | $219,223 |
| 2023 | $2,271,066 | $279,875 | $336,441 | $332,000 | 9 | $332,967 | $251,401 | $211,201 |
| 2022 | $2,332,804 | $235,549 | $275,378 | $271,000 | 7 | $271,936 | $182,107 | $228,723 |
| 2021 | $2,373,307 | $339,438 | $303,411 | $298,500 | 9 | $299,492 | $215,519 | $224,482 |
| 2020 | $2,342,550 | $111,067 | $247,464 | $243,200 | 14 | — | $130,737 | $196,143 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Wagner-Braunsberg Family reported a distributable amount of $219K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Wagner-Braunsberg Family is led by Elizabeth S. Wagner, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Elizabeth S. Wagner
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrew L. Mann
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Charles Hs Wagner
Vice President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jason Lieberman
Vice President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Lieberman
Vice President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Wayne Lb Wagner
Vice President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
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 Wagner-Braunsberg Family
How much does Wagner-Braunsberg Family give each year?
Wagner-Braunsberg Family gave $354K across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $332K across 9 grants.
What is Wagner-Braunsberg Family's typical grant size?
Wagner-Braunsberg Family's median grant in 2024 was $35,000, and its average grant was $39,278, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Wagner-Braunsberg Family give grants?
Wagner-Braunsberg Family's top state is New York, with 47% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were District of Columbia (38%) and Maryland (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (3 grants), Washington, DC (3 grants) and Rockville, MD (2 grants).
Does Wagner-Braunsberg Family give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on Wagner-Braunsberg Family's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (9 grants).
Who are Wagner-Braunsberg Family's largest grantees?
Wagner-Braunsberg Family's largest 2024 grantees include The Weizmann Institute of Science ($102,500), American Friend of Magen D Adom ($55,000) and American Israel Education Fndtn ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 59% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Wagner-Braunsberg Family?
Wagner-Braunsberg Family reported $2.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $354K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $219K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Wagner-Braunsberg Family's EIN?
Wagner-Braunsberg Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 11-3373671. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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