Wasserstrom Foundation

EIN 31-6041116 Β· OH

Invitation only Typical grant ~$9K Funds in OH, CA, TX +1
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Giving Profile

In 2024, Wasserstrom Foundation based in OH paid 25 grants totaling $286.5K to 25 organizations across 4 states. Individual grants ranged from $500 to $100K, with a median of $9K. Its largest recipients included Jewish ColumbusAnnual Campaign, Nationwide Childrens Hosp Found, and JFEDLA. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications β€” giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$7,482,264
Giving (latest yr)
$286,500
Filing year
2024
Itemized grants
25
Median grant
$9K
Recipients
25
States reached
4
Officers/trustees
2
Unsolicited applications
No β€” invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Jewish ColumbusAnnual Campaign$100,000
  • Nationwide Childrens Hosp Found$50,000
  • Jfedla$25,000
  • Columbus St Com Coll Culinary Sch$22,500
  • Jewish Family Services$20,000

Where grants went

  • Ohio$258,500 Β· 22 grants
  • California$25,000 Β· 1 grant
  • Texas$2,500 Β· 1 grant
  • New York$500 Β· 1 grant

Grants Paid (25)

Jewish ColumbusAnnual Campaign
Columbus, OH
Big Give
$100,000
Nationwide Childrens Hosp Found
Columbus, OH
Expansion
$50,000
Jfedla
Los Angeles, CA
Wildfire crisis relief fund
$25,000
Columbus St Com Coll Culinary Sch
Columbus, OH
Taste of Future
$22,500
Jewish Family Services
Columbus, OH
Programs
$20,000
Ohio Restaurant Hospitaltity
Columbus, OH
Programs
$10,000
Lifetown
New Albany, OH
Programs
$10,000
Jewish Columbus
Columbus, OH
Programs
$10,000
Tifereth Israil
Columbus, OH
Programs
$10,000
Bexley Community Foundation
Bexley, OH
Bexley Celebrate Events
$9,000
Columbus Jewish Day School
New Albany, OH
Programs
$5,000
Jewish Community Center
Columbus, OH
Programs
$3,500

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Wasserstrom Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications β€” its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

Wasserstrom Foundation is classified as a Religion funder. Religious congregations, faith-based organizations, and religious programs. Its recent grants reached organizations across 4 states.

In its most recent filing, Wasserstrom Foundation reported 25 itemized grants totaling $286.5K. Individual grants ranged from $500 to $100K (median $9K).

Recent recipients include Jewish ColumbusAnnual Campaign, Nationwide Childrens Hosp Found, JFEDLA, among 25 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Wasserstrom Foundation is a private foundation based in Ohio, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

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