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Michael Wassmer Foundation

Henrico, VA  ·  EIN 920384293  ·  Website ↗  ·  990s on ProPublica ↗

Assets

$1.6M

Total Giving

$28K

Grants on File

4

Average Grant

$7K

Giving Radius

Where Michael Wassmer Foundation Has Given

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Historical grants to 4 recipients across 1 state. Top concentrations: HENRICO ($12K, 2 grants), GLEN ALLEN ($8K, 1 grant), MONTPELIER ($8K, 1 grant).

Section I

How to Apply

Applications are submitted online at wassmerfoundation.org. The online application asks applicants to provide: 1. High school transcript 2. Financial information (FAFSA or VASA student aid report and financial aid award letters from colleges) 3. Recommendation 4. Employment, community service, extracurricular activities, awards and honors 5. Short essays 6. Video submission.

On Unsolicited Proposals yes

Restrictions

TO BE eligible FOR a Michael Wassmer foundation scholarship, applicants must: 1) reside IN THE CITY OF Richmond OR ANY OF THE following counties: chesterfield, hanover, henrico; 2) BE graduating FROM HIGH school IN THE spring OF 2024; 3) HAVE a cumulative GPA OF AT least 3.5; 4) HAVE completed THE fafsa OR VASA FOR THE upcoming school YEAR AND HAVE demonstrated financial need; 5) intend TO enroll FULL TIME IN AN accredited four-year u.s. College beginning IN FALL OF 2024. Note: above dates apply TO 2024 applicants AND scholarships. 2023 WAS THE first YEAR THE foundation issued scholarships (no 2022 activity).

Section IV

Recent Grants

Recipient Amount Year
Colby Taylor $8K 2023
Laura Quinonez $8K 2023
Sutton Marks $8K 2023
Vyvy Mai $5K 2023

4 grants total

Section V

Board of Directors

  • ANDREA WASSMER PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR
  • ZACHARY WASSMER DIRECTOR
  • OWEN WASSMER DIRECTOR
  • CLAUDIA RINALDI SECRETARY, DIRECTOR
  • ANDREA WASSMER PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR
  • ZACHARY WASSMER DIRECTOR
  • OWEN WASSMER DIRECTOR
  • CLAUDIA RINALDI SECRETARY, DIRECTOR

Section VII

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