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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 95-6038762

Wasserman Foundation

A private foundation in Los Angeles, CA. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 197 grants and $13.7 million paid in grants.

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Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

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The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets and giving by year

6 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2024

    $13,681,470

    Grants listed
    197
    Assets, end of year
    $113,748,925

  • Tax year 2023

    $13,598,144

    Grants listed
    197
    Assets, end of year
    $124,839,898

  • Tax year 2022

    $12,207,407

    Grants listed
    141
    Assets, end of year
    $131,085,982

  • Tax year 2021

    $12,102,595

    Grants listed
    111
    Assets, end of year
    $159,400,991

  • Tax year 2020

    $10,862,012

    Grants listed
    106
    Assets, end of year
    $147,525,911

  • Tax year 2019

    $13,934,023

    Grants listed
    172
    Assets, end of year
    $142,881,526

Grants paid in 2024

197 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. UCLA FoundationLos Angeles, CA

    UCLA CARES (childhood anxiety, reslience, educatio NECK SURGERY

    $2,000,000
  2. UCLA FoundationLos Angeles, CA

    Pauley Pavilion

    $1,500,000
  3. UCLA FoundationLos Angeles, CA

    Football/Basketball

    $1,500,000
  4. Choose Chicago FoundationChicago, IL

    Hospitality & Tourism Initiatives

    $1,000,000
  5. The Metropolitan Museum of ArtNew York, NY

    2024 Costume Institute Benefit

    $757,000
  6. Bill Hillary & Chelsea Clinton FoundationLittle Rock, AR

    Endowment

    $500,000
  7. LacmaLos Angeles, CA

    Building LACMA Campaign

    $500,000
  8. LacmaLos Angeles, CA

    Momentum Campaign

    $500,000
  9. LacmaLos Angeles, CA

    General Operating Contribution 2024

    $340,000
  10. Academy Museum FoundationBeverly Hills, CA

    General operating support

    $250,000
  11. Brentwood SchoolLos Angeles, CA

    Even Better Capital Campaign

    $250,000
  12. City of HopeDuarte, CA

    2024 Spirit of Life Gala

    $250,000
  13. LA-AretzBal Harbour, FL

    Nova Festival Exhibition USA

    $250,000
  14. Edward Charles FoundationBeverly Hills, CA

    pgLang Community Project

    $200,000
  15. The ShedNew York, NY

    The Shed Capital Campaign

    $200,000
  16. The University of Texas FoundationAustin, TX

    UT Austin Athletics

    $200,000
  17. UCLA FoundationLos Angeles, CA

    UCLA Wasserman Term Chair of Innovation in Head &

    $200,000
  18. LacmaLos Angeles, CA

    Art + Film Gala 2024

    $125,000
  19. College Now Greater Cleveland IncCleveland, OH

    Wasserman Scholarship Fund supporting 2 Cleveland

    $100,000
  20. Feminist Majority FoundationBeverly Hills, CA

    16th Annual Global Women's Rights Awards

    $100,000
  21. Feminist Majority FoundationBeverly Hills, CA

    General Operating Support

    $100,000
  22. Harlem School of the ArtsNew York, NY

    The Jacqueline and Clarence Avant Scholarship Fund

    $100,000
  23. LacmaLos Angeles, CA

    Annual Dues

    $100,000
  24. March of Dimes IncArlington, VA

    Annual Sports Luncheon

    $100,000
  25. Champions of the Community IncDublin, OH

    Nationwide Children?s Championship

    $90,000
  26. Fownes FoundationOakmont, PA

    Event Sponsorship - 3 years

    $75,000
  27. The Mission ContinuesDoylestown, PA

    LA Service Platoon

    $75,000
  28. Edward Charles FoundationBeverly Hills, CA

    Alex Morgan Foundation December soccer camp

    $61,500
  29. 42 Analytics Educational IncWellesley, MA

    2024 MIT Summit

    $60,000
  30. United States Equestrian Team Foundation IncGladstone, NJ

    General Operating Support

    $60,000
  31. Black Music Action Coalition IncNashville, TN

    2024 Annual Gala

    $50,000
  32. Edward Charles FoundationBeverly Hills, CA

    Wasatch

    $50,000
  33. Epidermolysis Bullosa Medical Research FoundationLos Angeles, CA

    2024 Rock for EB

    $50,000
  34. Fundacion Jose La Makina Berrios IncCoto Laurel, PR

    General Operating Support

    $50,000
  35. Jorge M Perez Art Museum of Miami Dade County IncMiami, FL

    PAMM Fund for Black Art

    $50,000
  36. New York UniversityNew York, NY

    2024 Tisch Gala

    $50,000
  37. The John Paul Stevens Fellowship FoundationSan Francisco, CA

    General Operating Support

    $45,000
  38. Education Reform Now IncNew York, NY

    2024 Kenny Smith Charity Poker Tournament

    $30,000
  39. A Place Called HomeLos Angeles, CA

    2024 Girl Power Awards

    $25,000
  40. Advocates for Children of New YorkNew York, NY

    General operating support

    $25,000
  41. Adys ArmyBirmingham, AL

    2024 Art Auction

    $25,000
  42. American Friends of the Hebrew University IncNew York, NY

    Bel Air Affaire

    $25,000
  43. Black Music Action Coalition IncNashville, TN

    Music Maker Guaranteed Income and Mentorship Progr

    $25,000
  44. Cedars-Sinai Health SystemLos Angeles, CA

    Sunset Soiree

    $25,000
  45. Charlottesville Area Community FoundationCharlottesvle, VA

    Soulshine Benefit Concert

    $25,000
  46. Getty House FoundationLos Angeles, CA

    General Operating Support

    $25,000
  47. Grammy Museum Foundation IncLos Angeles, CA

    American Music Mentorship Program Event

    $25,000
  48. Hanson House Foundation IncPalm Springs, CA

    General Operating Support

    $25,000
  49. Heart of Los Angeles Youth IncLos Angeles, CA

    2024 Celebration of the Heart Event

    $25,000
  50. House of Blues Music Forward FoundationBeverly Hills, CA

    2024 Femme It Forward Show Give Her Flowers Awards

    $25,000
  51. Israel Emergency AllianceLos Angeles, CA

    Ambassadors for Peace Event on Sept. 24, 2024

    $25,000
  52. Jewish Family Service of Los AngelesLos Angeles, CA

    31st Annual Gala

    $25,000
  53. Prizmah Center for Jewish Day Schools IncNew York, NY

    Multi-Year: Partnership for Jewish Schools, Lira W

    $25,000
  54. Shays WarriorsPalm Desert, CA

    General Operating Support

    $25,000
  55. She Ready FoundationRancho Mirage, CA

    2024 She Ready Prom

    $25,000
  56. Summer Camp Opportunities Promote Education IncNew York, NY

    General Operating Support

    $25,000
  57. The Elizabeth Taylor Aids FoundationNew York, NY

    May 8, 2024 Event

    $25,000
  58. The Joe Torre Safe at Home FoundationNew York, NY

    2024 Annual Gala

    $25,000
  59. The Play Equity FundLos Angeles, CA

    LA84 40th Anniversary Event

    $25,000
  60. The Tom Coughlin Jay Fund Foundation IncJacksonville Beach, FL

    2024 Champions for Children Gala

    $25,000
  61. United Jewish Appeal Federation of Jewish PhilanthNew York, NY

    2024 Sports for Youth Annual Luncheon

    $25,000
  62. United Jewish Appeal Federation of Jewish PhilanthNew York, NY

    2024 Music Visionary of the Year

    $25,000
  63. Women's Sports FoundationNew York, NY

    2024 Salute to Women

    $25,000
  64. Edward Charles FoundationBeverly Hills, CA

    Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital Fou

    $22,000
  65. Hampton Classic Horse Show IncBridgehampton, NY

    Donation

    $21,500
  66. Hollyrod FoundationBurbank, CA

    Design Care 26th Anniversary Event

    $20,000
  67. Joy in Childhood Foundation IncCanton, MA

    2024 Manhattan Gala

    $20,000
  68. Juglife Foundation IncInglewood, CA

    2024 Charity Softball Game

    $20,000
  69. Musicians on Call IncNashville, TN

    25th Anniversary Event

    $20,000
  70. The West ProjectBig Oak Valley, CA

    2024 Women of Impact Event

    $20,000
  71. United CharitableAshburn, VA

    Sterling Legacy Fund 2025 Women's Power Brunch

    $20,000
  72. Utah Sports Commission FoundationSalt Lake Cty, UT

    2024 Utah Championship

    $20,000
  73. TJ Martell FoundationNashville, TN

    2025 LA Wine Dinner

    $19,480
  74. Charley Hoffman FoundationSan Diego, CA

    2025 January Pro-Am

    $16,000
  75. Ohio State University FoundationColumbus, OH

    Brighter Days Invitational

    $15,750
  76. ACLU Foundation of Southern CaliforniaLos Angeles, CA

    2024 Bill of Rights Awards

    $15,000
  77. Joy in Childhood Foundation IncCanton, MA

    Northeast Gala

    $15,000
  78. Leadership MusicNashville, TN

    Class of 2025

    $15,000
  79. Los Angeles Center for Law and JusticeLos Angeles, CA

    50 Years of Service Event

    $15,000
  80. Music's Promise IncBrooklyn, NY

    2024 Unplugged and Uncorked

    $15,000
  81. NCGA FoundationMonterey, CA

    2024 Youth on Course Vantage Cup Pincus

    $15,000
  82. Omega Institute for Holistic Studies IncRhinebeck, NY

    BIPOC Scholarships

    $15,000
  83. Partnership for Los Angeles SchoolsLos Angeles, CA

    Theodore Roosevelt High School - Serve Day 2024

    $15,000
  84. Save the Music FoundationNew York, NY

    Hometown to Hometown Event

    $15,000
  85. Scott and Kim Verplank FoundationNorman, OK

    Verplank Invitational

    $15,000
  86. Social Justice Learning InstituteInglewood, CA

    Wondalunch in LA Event

    $15,000
  87. The SCGA FoundationStudio City, CA

    JM Eagle Youth Day

    $15,000
  88. USA Swimming IncColorado Springs, CO

    2024 Golden Goggles

    $15,000
  89. Begin Again FoundationVirginia BCH, VA

    2024 Gala and Golf Tournament

    $14,000
  90. Dont Ever Give Up IncCary, NC

    2024 Dick Vitale Gala

    $12,500
  91. Family Reach FoundationBoston, MA

    2024 Cooking Live Boston

    $12,500
  92. National Kidney Foundation IncSan Francisco, CA

    Annual Donation

    $12,500
  93. Garden of Dreams FoundationNew York, NY

    Garden of Laughs event

    $12,000
  94. Alliance for Childrens RightsLos Angeles, CA

    2024 Champions for Children Event

    $10,000
  95. Angel City AllianceLos Angeles, CA

    2024 Angel City Games

    $10,000
  96. Arms of HopeMedina, TX

    General operating support

    $10,000
  97. Backline Care IncPortland, OR

    General Operating Support

    $10,000
  98. Birthright Israel FoundationNew York, NY

    General operating support

    $10,000
  99. Breast Cancer Research FoundationNew York, NY

    Women's Cancer Research Fund

    $10,000
  100. City of HopeDuarte, CA

    2024 Music Trivia Bowl

    $10,000
  101. Community Coalition for Substance Abuse & TreatmenLos Angeles, CA

    People, Progress, Power Awards

    $10,000
  102. Edward Charles FoundationBeverly Hills, CA

    2024 Celebration of Confidence

    $10,000
  103. Faiyaz Freedom to Breathe FoundationMooresville, NC

    Event

    $10,000
  104. God's Love We Deliver IncNew York, NY

    Young Hearts Friends Fest: Valentine?s Party

    $10,000
  105. Golden Isles Leadership Foundation IncBrunswick, GA

    2024 Pappy Cup

    $10,000
  106. JDRF InternationalNew York, NY

    GNYC Chapter - 39th Golf Classic

    $10,000
  107. Jsizzles FoundationOrlando, FL

    General Operating Funds

    $10,000
  108. LA Family Housing CorporationN Hollywood, CA

    2024 LAFH Awards

    $10,000
  109. Los Angeles Police FoundationLos Angeles, CA

    Chief Moore Farewell

    $10,000
  110. Los Angeles Rams FoundationAgoura Hills, CA

    Kickoff for Charity 2024

    $10,000
  111. Marked As Winners FoundationEastvale, CA

    Youth Football Camp

    $10,000
  112. Me2U OutreachLawndale, CA

    General Operating Funds

    $10,000
  113. Minneapolis FoundationMinneapolis, MN

    The Larry Fitzgerald Foundation ID#11584 - Fitz's

    $10,000
  114. Morgan Pressel Foundation IncDelray Beach, FL

    17th Annual Morgan and Friends Tournament

    $10,000
  115. Music's Promise IncBrooklyn, NY

    2024 Oak View Theatre Alliance Gala

    $10,000
  116. National Pediatric Cancer Foundation IncTampa, FL

    2024 Fashion Show

    $10,000
  117. National Pediatric Cancer Foundation IncTampa, FL

    Cut and Color Event

    $10,000
  118. NCGA FoundationMonterey, CA

    Barry Hyde 100 Hole Hike

    $10,000
  119. Ohio Phenom AcademyCanton, OH

    General Operating Funds

    $10,000
  120. Oklahoma State University FoundationStillwater, OK

    Men's Golf

    $10,000
  121. Rally Foundation IncSandy Springs, GA

    2024 Benefit Bash

    $10,000
  122. San Antonio Food Bank IncNew Braunfels, TX

    New Braunfels Food Bank for General Operating Supp

    $10,000
  123. Social Impact FundLos Angeles, CA

    Scout Bassett Fund

    $10,000
  124. Step Up Womens NetworkLos Angeles, CA

    Chicago Inspiration Awards

    $10,000
  125. Stern Grove Festival AssociationSan Francisco, CA

    General Operating Support

    $10,000
  126. The Alex Caruso FoundationSan Ramon, CA

    The Alex Caruso Foundation Golf Tournament

    $10,000
  127. The Seattle FoundationSeattle, WA

    Ben's Fund

    $10,000
  128. The Strive Collective IncCanton, OH

    Perinatal Education Center

    $10,000
  129. United Way of San Antonio and Bexar CountySan Antonio, TX

    General Operating Support

    $10,000
  130. Vet Voice Foundation IncPortland, OR

    Vet Voter Turnout Work

    $10,000
  131. Womens Guild Cedars Sinai Medical CenterLos Angeles, CA

    2024 Enchanted Ball

    $10,000
  132. Worthy of LoveLos Angeles, CA

    General Operating Support

    $10,000
  133. Nationwide Children's Hospital FoundationColumbus, OH

    2024 Legends Luncheon

    $9,500
  134. SVG Sports Broadcasting FundNew York, NY

    Sports Broadcasting Hall of Fame Event

    $7,500
  135. University of North Carolina Chapel HillChapel Hill, NC

    2024 UNC Sports and Entertainment Summit

    $7,500
  136. Triangle Golf Foundation IncRaleigh, NC

    Night Fore Champions

    $7,000
  137. Open Door Sports IncKensington, MD

    Madison J. Smith Memorial Golf Tournament

    $6,200
  138. American Junior Golf AssociationBraselton, GA

    2024 Nelly Invitational

    $6,000
  139. Edward Charles FoundationBeverly Hills, CA

    Proyecto Cantera

    $5,500
  140. Angel City AllianceLos Angeles, CA

    2024 Annual Gala

    $5,000
  141. Arnold and Winnie Palmer Foundation IncOrlando, FL

    Arnold Palmer Legacy Experience

    $5,000
  142. Boys and Girls Club of Metro Los AngelesLos Angeles, CA

    2024 Dream Builders Gala

    $5,000
  143. City of HopeDuarte, CA

    Ride with Josh 2024 - Team Shivers

    $5,000
  144. Downtown WorksLos Angeles, CA

    General Operating Support

    $5,000
  145. Experience CampsWestport, CT

    Lee Anderson fundraising

    $5,000
  146. Friends of the Los Angeles Free ClinicLos Angeles, CA

    Saban Community Clinic 48th Annual Dinner Gala

    $5,000
  147. GLSEN IncNew York, NY

    2024 Respect Awards

    $5,000
  148. Harlem Junior Tennis and Education Program IncNew York, NY

    2024 Gala

    $5,000
  149. Holt Brothers Foundation IncRaleigh, NC

    2024 Flag Football and Cornhole Tournament

    $5,000
  150. International Community FoundationNational City, CA

    This Is About Humanity 6th Annual Soiree

    $5,000
  151. Jewish Community Center on the PalisadesTenafly, NJ

    2024 Sport Night of Champions

    $5,000
  152. Los Angeles Brotherhood Crusade - Black United FunLos Angeles, CA

    2024 African American Achievement Awards

    $5,000
  153. Maxx Crosby FoundationHenderson, NV

    Maxx Crosby Gala

    $5,000
  154. Mia Hamm FoundationChapel Hill, NC

    Annual Golf Classic

    $5,000
  155. Motorsports Charities IncDaytona Beach, FL

    Wasserman Serve Day 2024

    $5,000
  156. MS4MSArnold, MD

    DunkMS

    $5,000
  157. Operation GraduationDetroit, MI

    Jalen Rose Leadership Academy Celebrity Golf Class

    $5,000
  158. Porters CallFranklin, TN

    15th Annual Evening of Stories Event

    $5,000
  159. Renewing Life CenterLas Vegas, NV

    General Operating Support

    $5,000
  160. Shooting Touch IncHyde Park, MA

    General Operating Support

    $5,000
  161. The Joe Torre Safe at Home FoundationNew York, NY

    Annual Golf and Tennis Classic

    $5,000
  162. The New Festival IncBrooklyn, NY

    Programming and Operations

    $5,000
  163. The Race FoundationFultondale, AL

    Leadership and Skills Camp

    $5,000
  164. Travelers Aid of Metropolitan AtlantaAtlanta, GA

    September Back to School Event

    $5,000
  165. WeFam United IncWindermere, FL

    Charity Golf Tournament

    $5,000
  166. WISE Greater RaleighRaleigh, NC

    General Operating Support

    $5,000
  167. Los Angeles Galaxy FoundationCarson, CA

    2024 Galaxy Foundation Golf Tournament Program

    $4,500
  168. The 43 InstitutePark City, UT

    First Annual Block Party and Fundraiser

    $4,300
  169. Feeding San DiegoSan Diego, CA

    Wasserman Serve Day 2024

    $4,000
  170. Center for Early EducationW Hollywood, CA

    Night Night, Midnight Soiree

    $3,500
  171. Best Buddies International IncMiami, FL

    Brillstein Donation Match

    $3,155
  172. Georgetown Basketball Club IncLexington, KY

    Youth Football Camp 6/28/2024

    $3,000
  173. James Madison University Foundation IncHarrisonburg, VA

    21st Annual Le Gourmet

    $3,000
  174. Renaissance Charitable Foundation IncIndianapolis, IN

    I AM GIFTED Foundation

    $3,000
  175. Alex Highsmith Family FoundationWilmington, NC

    2024 Charitable Initiatives

    $2,500
  176. AvdaSpring, TX

    2nd Annual New Beginnings Luncheon

    $2,500
  177. Crohn's and Colitis FoundationNew York, NY

    NYC Take Steps

    $2,500
  178. Ian Walsh Menehune Mayhem FoundationHaiku, HI

    2024 May Surf Contest

    $2,500
  179. John Ritter Foundation for Aortic HealthLos Angeles, CA

    May 9, 2024, Event

    $2,500
  180. Jonsson Cancer Center Foundation - UCLALos Angeles, CA

    In Memory of Aerin Glaser

    $2,500
  181. National Multiple Sclerosis SocietyRaleigh, NC

    2024 Stream to End MS

    $2,500
  182. Pablove Foundation IncLos Angeles, CA

    Jeff Castelaz and Pablove Across America 2024

    $2,500
  183. Puppies and Golf IncBaltimore, MD

    General operating support

    $2,500
  184. Spokane Valley HUBLiberty Lake, WA

    2024 Nigel Williams-Goss Basketball Skills Camp

    $2,500
  185. Art Production Fund IncNew York, NY

    2024 Gala

    $2,080
  186. Emerald Necklace Conservancy IncJamaica Plain, MA

    Wasserman Serve Day 2024

    $2,000
  187. Southern California Jewish Sports Hall of FameBeverly Hills, CA

    22nd Induction Ceremony

    $2,000
  188. Los Angeles Alliance for a New EconomyLos Angeles, CA

    May 10, 2024, Event

    $1,800
  189. Holt Brothers Foundation IncRaleigh, NC

    2024 Fundraiser

    $1,500
  190. Chicago Youth Programs IncChicago, IL

    2024 Wasserman Serve Day

    $1,405
  191. Delta Gamma FoundationUpper Arlngtn, OH

    2024 Anchor Bowl - Apple Diamond

    $1,000
  192. Leukemia and Lymphoma Society IncNew York, NY

    NYC SVOY - Story Diamond

    $1,000
  193. Meharry Medical CollegeNashville, TN

    In Honor of Dr. Samuel W. Williams, Class of 1964

    $1,000
  194. Players Philanthropy FundTowson, MD

    Be Authentic Foundation

    $1,000
  195. W O Smith Nashville Community Music SchoolNashville, TN

    2024 Smitty Corporate Band Challenge

    $1,000
  196. National Sports Media Association IncWinston Salem, NC

    64th Annual NSMA Awards Weekend and National Conve

    $800
  197. Humane Society of Austin and Travis CountyAustin, TX

    Wasserman Serve Day 2024

    $500

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Education21 grants $5,774,25055% of the total
  2. Arts and culture17 grants $1,289,58012% of the total
  3. Community development1 grant $1,000,00010% of the total
  4. Human services26 grants $855,5008% of the total
  5. Health15 grants $831,8008% of the total
  6. Sports and recreation17 grants $227,2002% of the total
  7. 11 other causes43 grants $445,4554% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. California78 grants $8,859,955
  2. New York33 grants $1,863,580
  3. Illinois2 grants $1,001,405
  4. Arkansas1 grant $500,000
  5. Ohio6 grants $235,250
  6. Texas6 grants $233,000
  7. Florida10 grants $142,500
  8. Tennessee8 grants $136,480
  9. Massachusetts6 grants $114,500
  10. Missouri1 grant $75,000

Officers, directors and trustees

7 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Casey WassermanPRESIDENT/TRUSTEE Hours 2Pay $0
  • Steve GuiseSECRETARY Hours 0Pay $0
  • Ryan BerensonCFO Hours 2Pay $0
  • Mike WattsTRUSTEE Hours 0Pay $0
  • Charles PaulTRUSTEE Hours 0Pay $0
  • Emmet WassermanVICE PRESIDENT Hours 0Pay $0
  • Stella WassermanVICE PRESIDENT Hours 0Pay $0

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