Private foundation · Los Angeles, CA (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Wasserman Foundation
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Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 8 totaling $136K
- Typical grant
- $5,000 to $25K (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $17K, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County, Williamson County · plus 189 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 57% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 4 of 7.
- Total giving that year
- $13.7M
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $13.7M | $136K | 8 |
| 2023 | $13.6M | $44K | 4 |
How to apply
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Board and officers
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- Casey WassermanPresident/trustee
- Steve GuiseSecretary
- Ryan BerensonCfo
- Mike WattsTrustee
- Charles PaulTrustee
- Emmet WassermanVice president
- Stella WassermanVice president
As listed in its 2024 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- 2024 annual gala
- Music maker guaranteed income and mentorship progr
- Class of 2025
- In honor of dr. samuel w. williams, class of 1964
- 25th anniversary event
- 15th annual evening of stories event
- 2025 la wine dinner
- 2024 smitty corporate band challenge
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. Groups it already funds are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Recipient | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Music Action Coalition Inc. | Nashville, Davidson County | 2024 Annual Gala | $50K |
| Black Music Action Coalition Inc. | Nashville, Davidson County | Music Maker Guaranteed Income and Mentorship Progr | $25K |
| Musicians On Call Inc. | Nashville, Davidson County | 25th Anniversary Event | $20K |
| Tj Martell Foundation | Nashville, Davidson County | 2025 LA Wine Dinner | $19K |
| Leadership Music | Nashville, Davidson County | Class of 2025 | $15K |
| Porters Call | Franklin, Williamson County | 15th Annual Evening of Stories Event | $5,000 |
| Meharry Medical College | Nashville, Davidson County | In Honor of Dr. Samuel W. Williams, Class of 1964 | $1,000 |
| W O Smith Nashville Community Music School | Nashville, Davidson County | 2024 Smitty Corporate Band Challenge | $1,000 |
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