How to apply
A written proposal should be submitted describing the activities to be funded with any supporting details. Contact: David Leipnik, 1801 Porter Street Suite 500, Baltimore, MD, 4106855512 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: NONE
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2025
18 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sinai HospitalBaltimore, MD | General purpose of recipient | $1.0M |
| The Associated Jewish Federation of BaltimoreBaltimore, MD | General purpose of recipient | $668K |
| Patient Airlift ServicesFarmingdale, NY | General purpose of recipient | $360K |
| The University at Albany FoundationAlbany, NY | General purpose of recipient | $347K |
| Maine Museum of Innovcation Learning & LaborLewiston, ME | General purpose of recipient | $344K |
| Center for HopeBaltimore, MD | General purpose of recipient | $165K |
| Baltimore Symphony OrchestraBaltimore, MD | General purpose of recipient | $104K |
| Dyslexia Tutoring ProgramBaltimore, MD | General purpose of recipient | $102K |
| Temple Oheb ShalomBaltimore, MD | General purpose of recipient | $15K |
| The Public TheatreLewiston, ME | General purpose of recipient | $15K |
| Tree Street Youth CenterLewiston, ME | General purpose of recipient | $10K |
| The Arc of BaltimoreBaltimore, MD | General purpose of recipient | $10K |
| Baltimore Community FoundationBaltimore, MD | General purpose of recipient | $10K |
| Baltimore Museum of ArtBaltimore, MD | General purpose of recipient | $10K |
| Heroes Helping HeroesBaltimore, MD | General purpose of recipient | $5,238 |
| Bais Yaakov of BaltimoreBaltimore, MD | General purpose of recipient | $5,006 |
| Kennedy Krieger InstituteBaltimore, MD | General purpose of recipient | $5,006 |
| Smith College FundNorthamption, MA | General purpose of recipient | $5,006 |
By state: Maryland 12 · New York 2 · Maine 3 · Massachusetts 1
About this foundation
Ellen W P Wasserman Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Baltimore, Maryland, tax-exempt since 1997. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Ellen W P Wasserman Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. A written proposal should be submitted describing the activities to be funded with any supporting details. Deadlines: NONE.
How much does Ellen W P Wasserman Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $3.2M across 18 grants, a median of $15K.
Where does Ellen W P Wasserman Foundation give?
Maryland (12 grants), New York (2 grants), Maine (3 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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