The Joan M. Wismer Foundation
EIN 233089181 Private Foundation
Possibly inactive.
Last 990-PF filing on record is from 2023
(3 years ago). Verify before investing time in an application.
Total Given 2020–2023
$16.6M
121 grants · $4.2M avg/year
based on 4 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$1M+/yr
mid-tier
capacity
$50K
typical mid grants · $50K–$100K
grant size
66%
deep partner · 27/41 multi-year
repeat
$54.1M
Assets (2023)
41
Distinct Recipients
About
Investment Management Fees
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
John Iskrant
Phone
(703) 726-4973
Deadlines
Rolling Deadlines
How to Apply
Online application form can be found on the foundations website: www.wismerfdn.org
Restrictions
See the guidelines page on the foundations website: www.wismerfdn.org
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $3.0M | $58.4M | $2.2M | 29 |
| 2021 | $5.1M | $65.1M | $3.8M | 33 |
| 2022 | $4.5M | $49.5M | $3.0M | 30 |
| 2023 | $4.1M | $54.1M | $1.4M | 29 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 121 grants on record
Minimum
$10K
25th Pctl
$50K
Median
$50K
Average
$137K
75th Pctl
$100K
Maximum
$1.8M
Geographic Distribution
Texas Counties Served
2.5% of US grants
· Rank #6 of 8 states
$30K across
3 grants
1 of 254 counties
Top 1 counties
- 1 Dallas
Officers & Directors
Grants Awarded (121 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| International Medical Corps | Los Angeles, CA | $1,800,000 | Medical & Disaster Relief | 2021 |
| International Medical Corps | Los Angeles, CA | $1,600,000 | Disaster Relief | 2022 |
| International Medical Corps | Los Angeles, CA | $1,200,000 | Disaster Relief Campaign | 2023 |
| International Medical Corps | Los Angeles, CA | $400,000 | Disaster Relief Campaign | 2023 |
| International Medical Corps | Los Angeles, CA | $350,000 | Medical Assistance & Disaster Relief Worldwide | 2020 |
| International Medical Corps | Los Angeles, CA | $350,000 | Medical Assistance & Disaster Relief Worldwide | 2021 |
| Philadelphia School Partnership | Philadelphia, PA | $350,000 | Training Programs & School Support | 2021 |
| YMCA of Greater Long Beach | Long Beach, CA | $350,000 | Youth & Safety Programs | 2021 |
| YMCA of Greater Long Beach | Long Beach, CA | $350,000 | Youth & Safety Programs | 2023 |
| YMCA of Greater Long Beach | Long Beach, CA | $350,000 | Youth & Safety Programs | 2022 |
| Philadelphia School Partnership | Philadelphia, PA | $325,000 | Training Programs & School Support | 2020 |
| Project HOME | Philadelphia, PA | $325,000 | Housing with Whole-Person Care | 2020 |
| Project HOME | Philadelphia, PA | $325,000 | Housing with Whole-Person Care | 2021 |
| Project HOME | Philadelphia, PA | $325,000 | Support for the Homeless | 2023 |
| Project HOME | Philadelphia, PA | $325,000 | Support for the Homeless | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation | New York, NY | $300,000 | Family Planning & Pre-Natal Education | 2020 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation | New York, NY | $300,000 | Family Planning & Pre-Natal Education | 2021 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation | New York, NY | $300,000 | Family Planning & Pre-Natal Education | 2023 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation | New York, NY | $300,000 | Family Planning & Pre-Natal Education | 2022 |
| Elevate 215 | Philadelphia, PA | $250,000 | Educator Training Programs & School Support | 2023 |
| Philadelphia School Partnership | Philadelphia, PA | $250,000 | Training Programs & School Support | 2022 |
| Memorial Medical Center Foundation | Long Beach, CA | $200,000 | Childrens Village Family Resource Center | 2020 |
| Memorial Medical Center Foundation | Long Beach, CA | $200,000 | Childrens Village Family Resource Center | 2021 |
| International Medical Corps | Los Angeles, CA | $200,000 | Operating Support | 2021 |
| International Medical Corps | Los Angeles, CA | $200,000 | Disaster Relief | 2022 |
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