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Wasserman Foundation

Los Angeles, California  ·  EIN 956038762  ·  Private foundation

Based in Los Angeles, California, Wasserman Foundation has awarded $50.3M across 641 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to UCLA Foundation. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$10.9M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$147.5M
Total assets
641
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Wasserman Foundation funds

Wasserman Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, arts & culture, education, faith-based (jewish), food & agriculture, and related causes.

Adult EducationArts & CultureEducationFaith-Based (Jewish)Food & AgricultureHealth CareHigher EducationHousing & HomelessnessK-12 EducationMental Health

Populations it has supported include black communities, children, families, women girls, youth pop.

black communitieschildrenfamilieswomen girlsyouth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Wasserman Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
UCLA Foundation
PAULEY PAVILION & ATHLETICS CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
Los Angeles, CA$3.0M2022
UCLA Foundation
UCLA CARES
Los Angeles, CA$2.0M2023
UCLA Foundation
UCLA CARES (childhood anxiety, reslience, educatio NECK SURGERY
Los Angeles, CA$2.0M2024
UCLA Foundation
Football/Basketball
Los Angeles, CA$1.5M2024
UCLA Foundation
Pauley Pavilion
Los Angeles, CA$1.5M2024
UCLA Foundation
Pauley Pavilion
Pasadena, CA$1.5M2020
UCLA Foundation
Athletics Capital Project
Pasadena, CA$1.5M2020
UCLA Foundation
UCLA CARES
Los Angeles, CA$1.5M2022
UCLA Foundation
Pauley Pavilion
Los Angeles, CA$1.5M2023
UCLA Foundation
ATHLETICS CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
Los Angeles, CA$1.5M2023
Choose Chicago Foundation
Hospitality & Tourism Initiatives
Chicago, IL$1.0M2024
Motion Picture & Television Fund
MPTF CAMPAIGN
Woodland Hills, CA$800K2022
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
2024 Costume Institute Benefit
New York, NY$757K2024
Partnership for Los Angeles Schools
Partnership Watts Schools
Los Angeles, CA$750K2020
Motion Picture & Television Fund
MPTF Campaign
Woodland Hills, CA$700K2020

Wasserman Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$10.9M
2022$12.2M
2023$13.6M
2024$13.7M

How to apply for funding from Wasserman Foundation

Wasserman Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at wassermanfoundation.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Wasserman Foundation

Does Wasserman Foundation accept grant applications?
Wasserman Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Wasserman Foundation fund?
Wasserman Foundation's grants focus on adult education. Recent recipients include UCLA Foundation, UCLA Foundation, UCLA Foundation. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Wasserman Foundation give in grants?
Wasserman Foundation reported $10.9M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $50.3M over 641 grants.
Where is Wasserman Foundation located?
Wasserman Foundation is based in Los Angeles, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 956038762.
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About this profile. This page is built from Wasserman Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Wasserman Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.