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The Joan M Wismer Foundation Grants

Private foundation · EIN 23-3089181 · IRS 990-PF filings through tax year 2025

Total grants paid
$5.7M
Grants reported
54
Median grant
$50K
Future commitments
$1.3M

Giving by tax year

Tax yearGrants paidAmount
202527$2.9M
202427$2.8M

Where The Joan M Wismer Foundation gives

States of grant recipients reported on the foundation's 990-PF filings, by dollars received.

Largest reported grants

The biggest individual grants on file, as reported by the foundation to the IRS.

RecipientLocationPurposeTax yearAmount
International Medical CorpsLos Angeles, CADisaster Relief Campaign2024$400K
International Medical CorpsLos Angeles, CADisaster Relief Campaign2025$400K
YMCA of Greater Long BeachLong Beach, CAYouth & Safety Programs2024$350K
YMCA of Greater Long BeachLong Beach, CAYouth & Safety Programs2025$350K
Project HOMEPhiladelphia, PASupport for the Homeless2025$325K
Project HOMEPhiladelphia, PASupport for the Homeless2024$325K
Planned Parenthood FederationNew York, NYFamily Planning & Pre-Natal Education2024$300K
Planned Parenthood FederationNew York, NYFamily Planning & Pre-Natal Education2025$300K
Elevate 215Philadelphia, PAEducator Training Programs & School Support2024$250K
Elevate 215Philadelphia, PAEducator Training Programs & School Support2025$250K
The Marshall Legacy InstituteArlington, VALandmine Eradication & Medical Relief2024$140K
The Marshall Legacy InstituteArlington, VALandmine Eradication & Medical Relief2025$140K
Teach For America PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia, PASchool Leadership Development2025$125K
Teach For America PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia, PASchool Leadership Development2024$100K
University of California San DiegoSan Diego, CAInterventional Pulmonary Fellowship Fund2025$100K
Memorial Medical Center FoundationLong Beach, CAGenetic Counseling Program2024$100K
Downtown Womens CenterLos Angeles, CAHousing & Support for Homeless Women2025$100K
Cristo Rey Philadelphia High SchoolPhiladelphia, PAEducation Programs & Scholarships2025$75K
ReIgnite HopeGardena, CATraining and Job Placement Program2025$75K
ReIgnite HopeGardena, CATraining and Job Placement Program2024$75K
Downtown Womens CenterLos Angeles, CAHousing & Support for Homeless Women2024$75K
Pennsylvania Horticultural SocietyPhiladelphia, PACommunity Gardens Program2024$50K
Second Harvest NorthlandDuluth, MNHunger Relief2024$50K
Williamson College of the TradesMedia, PAScholarship Support2024$50K
Las Floristas IncWhittier, CAPediatric Rehabilitation Support2024$50K

How to apply

This foundation publishes application instructions on its latest 990-PF and does not report restricting giving to preselected organizations. See more foundations that accept applications.

Contact
GEOFFREY PARKINSON
Address
c/o FS 6270 Rivo Lakes Blvd Sarasota, FL, 34241
Phone
7037264973
Email
wismer@fsllc.net
Deadlines
Rolling Deadlines
Application materials
All requests must use the online application form on the foundation's website: www.wismerfdn.org
Restrictions
No LOI or preapproval Please thoroughly review the guidelines AND FAQ pages on the foundations website wwwwismerfdnorg

About this data

Figures are aggregated from The Joan M Wismer Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF electronic filings (2 filings on file, most recent tax year 2025). Totals reflect grants the foundation reported as paid, and can lag the current year because foundations file annually and often on extension. Source: IRS 990-PF e-file archive.

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