Private foundation · EIN 23-3089181

The Joan M Wismer Foundation

Accepts applications

Ashburn, VA

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Tax year 2023 (period ending 2023-12-31) · Filed with IRS 2024 · Data as of 2026-10-24 · View filing on ProPublica · Source: IRS e-file object 202441309349102834
Total assets (EOY)$42,563,602
Grants paid$2,709,994
Typical (median) grant$50,000
Grants listed25
Giving in home state (VA)5%

Grant size distribution

RangeGrants
Under $5K0
$5K–$25K2
$25K–$100K16
$100K+7

Smallest $10,000 · Largest $400,000

Geographic focus

CA
46%
PA
35%
NY
11%
VA
5%
MN
2%
TX
0%

Common purposes

reliefeducationtraininghungerhomelessschoolmedicaldevelopmentscholarshipsscholarshipdisastercampaignyouthsafetyfamily

Giving history

Tax yearContributions paidTotal assetsGrants listed
2023$2,709,994$42,563,60225

Years shown are the filings ingested so far; more years are added as additional IRS batches are processed.

How to apply

ContactGeoffrey Parkinson
Address44604 Wellsboro Drive, Ashburn, VA, 20147
Phone7037264973
Emailwismer@fsllc.net
Form & materialsAn online application form can be found on the foundations website: www.wismerfdn.org
DeadlinesRolling Deadlines
RestrictionsPlease thoroughly review the guidelines & FAQ pages on the foundations website: www.wismerfdn.org

Source: 990-PF Part XV line 2, tax year 2023.

Top recipients (tax year 2023)

RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
International Medical CorpsLos Angeles, CADisaster Relief Campaign$400,000
Ymca Of Greater Long BeachLong Beach, CAYouth & Safety Programs$350,000
Project HomePhiladelphia, PASupport for the Homeless$325,000
Planned Parenthood FederationNew York, NYFamily Planning & Pre-Natal Education$300,000
Elevate 215Philadelphia, PAEducator Training Programs & School Support$250,000
The Marshall Legacy InstituteArlington, VALandmine Eradication & Medical Relief$140,000
Teach For America PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia, PASchool Leadership Development$100,000
Downtown Womens CenterLos Angeles, CAHousing & Support for Homeless Women$75,000
Reignite HopeGardena, CATraining and Job Placement Program$75,000
Cristo Rey Philadelphia High SchoolPhiladelphia, PAEducation Programs & Scholarships$50,000
Las Floristas IncWhittier, CAPediatric Rehabilitation Support$50,000
Memorial Medical Center FoundationLong Beach, CACystic Fibrosis Genetic Counselor$50,000
Northern Lakes Food BankDuluth, MNHunger Relief$50,000
Second Harvest Food Bank OcIrvine, CAHunger Relief$50,000
Share Food ProgramPhiladelphia, PAHunger Relief$50,000
Pennsylvania Horticultural SocietyPhiladelphia, PACommunity Gardens Program$50,000
Los Angeles Regional Food BankLos Angeles, CAHunger Relief$50,000
Jovenes IncLos Angeles, CACollege Success Initiative$50,000
Conservation Corps Of Long BeachLong Beach, CACorpsmember Development and Training$50,000
Williamson College Of The TradesMedia, PAScholarship Support$50,000
Memorial Medical Center FoundationLong Beach, CAHealth & Medical Evaluation and Treatment$50,000
Community College Of Philadelphia FPhiladelphia, PAScholarship Support - Pharmacy Technician Training$49,994
Philly HousePhiladelphia, PAEmergency Shelter & Spiritual Care$25,000
Catalina Island MuseumAvalon, CAEducation Program$10,000
Army Scholarship FoundationDallas, TXEducation Scholarships$10,000
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