Wasserstrom Foundation
The Wasserstrom Foundation is a private foundation established in 1963 and based in Columbus, Ohio. It operates as a 501(c)(3) organization with tax-exempt status. The foundation is classified as a corporate foundation and maintains offices at 4500 E Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43213.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$6.7M
+3.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$443K
+109.5% YoY
Grant Count
18
+50.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$25K
+39.6% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation has not publicly provided a formal mission statement. However, based on recent grantmaking activity, the foundation focuses on:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
The foundation demonstrates particular engagement with Jewish community organizations and causes in Ohio.
Grantmaking
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Ohio, with particular concentration in the Columbus area.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of Fiscal Year Ending September 2024:
- Total Assets: $6,727,508
- Total Revenue: $725,308
- Total Expenses: $480,737
- Total Liabilities: $0
Revenue Breakdown (FY 2024):
- Grants and contributions: $490,750
- Investment income and dividends: $218,953
- Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets: $15,605
Year-over-Year Changes (FY 2024 vs. FY 2023):
- Total grants and contributions increased 95.7%
- Investment income increased 1.9%
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $6,727,508 | $6,482,937 | $6,163,842 |
| Revenue | $725,308 | $565,441 | $662,506 |
| Expenses | $480,737 | $246,346 | $297,828 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $443,272 | $211,636 | $253,500 |
| Net Investment Income | $218,953 | $214,795 | $154,612 |
| Distributable Amount | $394,153 | $353,851 | $355,960 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
60 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rodney Wasserstrom | Trustee | — | — |
| Alan Wasserstrom | Trustee | — | — |
Contact Information
- Website: www.wasserstrom.com
- Phone: 614-228-6525
- Address: 4500 E Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43213-1360
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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