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Joan M Wismer Foundation is a private trust based in SARASOTA, FL. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2001. The principal officer is John D Iskrant. It holds total assets of $43.8M. Annual income is reported at $14.8M. Total assets have grown from $10.2M in 2011 to $42.6M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in California and Pennsylvania. According to available records, Joan M Wismer Foundation has made 112 grants totaling $11.4M, with a median grant of $50K. The foundation has distributed between $2.7M and $3.2M annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2021 with $3.2M distributed across 31 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $10K to $400K, with an average award of $102K. The foundation has supported 38 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in California, Pennsylvania, New York, which account for 85% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 8 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$10K
Median Grant
$53K
Average Grant
$98K
Largest Grant
$350K
Based on 28 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Joan M Wismer Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 112 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, PA, NY.
Joan M Wismer Foundation has distributed a total of $11.4M across 112 grants. The median grant size is $50K, with an average of $102K. Individual grants have ranged from $10K to $400K.
The application deadline is Rolling Deadlines. See the guidelines page on the foundations website: www.wismerfdn.org. An application form is available on the foundation's website.
Joan M Wismer Foundation is headquartered in SARASOTA, FL. While based in FL, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 8 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John D Iskrant Esq | Trustee | $293K | $0 | $293K |
| Susan P Dilday | Trustee | $169K | $0 | $169K |
Total Giving
$3.5M
Total Assets
$42.6M
Fair Market Value
$54.1M
Net Worth
$42.2M
Grants Paid
$2.7M
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$1.1M
Distribution Amount
$2.5M
Total: $2M
Total Grants
112
Total Giving
$11.4M
Average Grant
$102K
Median Grant
$50K
Unique Recipients
38
Most Common Grant
$50K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Medical CorpsDisaster Relief Campaign | Los Angeles, CA | $400K | 2023 |
| Ymca Of Greater Long BeachYouth & Safety Programs | Long Beach, CA | $350K | 2023 |
| Project HomeSupport for the Homeless | Philadelphia, PA | $325K | 2023 |
| Planned Parenthood FederationFamily Planning & Pre-Natal Education | New York, NY | $300K | 2023 |
| Elevate 215Educator Training Programs & School Support | Philadelphia, PA | $250K | 2023 |
| The Marshall Legacy InstituteLandmine Eradication & Medical Relief | Arlington, VA | $140K | 2023 |
| Teach For America PhiladelphiaSchool Leadership Development | Philadelphia, PA | $100K | 2023 |
| Downtown Womens CenterHousing & Support for Homeless Women | Los Angeles, CA | $75K | 2023 |
| Reignite HopeTraining and Job Placement Program | Gardena, CA | $75K | 2023 |
| Cristo Rey Philadelphia High SchoolEducation Programs & Scholarships | Philadelphia, PA | $50K | 2023 |
| Las Floristas IncPediatric Rehabilitation Support | Whittier, CA | $50K | 2023 |
| Northern Lakes Food BankHunger Relief | Duluth, MN | $50K | 2023 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank OcHunger Relief | Irvine, CA | $50K | 2023 |
| Share Food ProgramHunger Relief | Philadelphia, PA | $50K | 2023 |
| Jovenes IncCollege Success Initiative | Los Angeles, CA | $50K | 2023 |
| Pennsylvania Horticultural SocietyCommunity Gardens Program | Philadelphia, PA | $50K | 2023 |
| Conservation Corps Of Long BeachCorpsmember Development and Training | Long Beach, CA | $50K | 2023 |
| Los Angeles Regional Food BankHunger Relief | Los Angeles, CA | $50K | 2023 |
| Memorial Medical Center FoundationCystic Fibrosis Genetic Counselor | Long Beach, CA | $50K | 2023 |
| Williamson College Of The TradesScholarship Support | Media, PA | $50K | 2023 |
| Community College Of Philadelphia FScholarship Support - Pharmacy Technician Training | Philadelphia, PA | $50K | 2023 |
| Philly HouseEmergency Shelter & Spiritual Care | Philadelphia, PA | $25K | 2023 |
| Catalina Island MuseumEducation Program | Avalon, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Army Scholarship FoundationEducation Scholarships | Dallas, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| Philadelphia School PartnershipTraining Programs & School Support | Philadelphia, PA | $250K | 2022 |
| Drexel FundEducation & School Support | Philadelphia, PA | $200K | 2022 |
| Kipp Philadelphia Charter SchoolEducation Programs & Scholarships | Philadelphia, PA | $50K | 2022 |
| Servant PartnersTraining & Job Placement | Pomona, CA | $50K | 2022 |
| Education WorksReforestation Hub & Wood Utilization Project | Philadelphia, PA | $25K | 2022 |
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