Private foundation · Los Angeles, CA (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Wasserman Foundation
In 2024 it gave 8 grants worth $136,480 to Tennessee groups, 7 of them in Davidson County. A typical grant was $5,000 to $25,000.
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Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 8 totaling $136,480 · 7 in Davidson County
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $5,000 to $25,000 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $5,000: the middle grant to the 5 Tennessee groups it funded for the first time in 2024.
- 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? How we figure this
- 57% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 4 of 7.
- Total giving that year
- $13.7 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $13.7M | $136K | 8 |
| 2023 | $13.6M | $44K | 4 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
How to apply
The foundation's filing doesn't describe how to apply. Look for a website, or send a short letter asking whether it accepts requests.
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 (1 grant)
- Music Maker Guaranteed Income and Mentorship Progr (1 grant)
- Class of 2025 (1 grant)
- 25th Anniversary Event (1 grant)
- 15th Annual Evening of Stories Event (1 grant)
- 2025 LA Wine Dinner (1 grant)
- 2024 Smitty Corporate Band Challenge (1 grant)
How big its Tennessee grants are
| Grant size | Grants |
|---|---|
| Under $1,000 | 0 |
| $1,000 to $4,999 | 2 |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 1 |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 3 |
| $25,000 to $99,999 | 2 |
From its 2024 IRS filing. Small groups: look at how many grants sit in the bands you'd ask for.
Tennessee organizations it funded
Davidson County grants are listed first, then the largest. Past winners are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Past winner | 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 |
| 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 |
| Porters Call | Franklin, Williamson County | 15th Annual Evening of Stories Event | $5,000 |
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