Glassman Family Foundation
This organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting law enforcement and community safety initiatives. Its mission encompasses funding for general operational needs of police and sheriff foundations, as well as specific programs like K9 units. The foundation also shows an interest in community service through grants to organizations such as the Lions Club and educational programs, including vocational training. It primarily serves organizations involved in crime prevention and community service, with a focus on enhancing public safety and community welfare.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Small to midsize local or regional nonprofits aligned with community safety, law enforcement support, emergency services, education, or faith-based community work seeking modest grants (roughly $3–10k).
Good Fit
- • Program or general-support requests tied to public safety, K9 units, police or sheriff foundations, or local fire departments.
- • A clear local or regional presence in Minnesota, Wisconsin, or Arizona.
- • Capacity to accept modest unrestricted or program support in the $3k–10k range.
- • Established local credibility or introductions from prior grantees or community leaders.
Geography
Recent grants were distributed across three states (Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Arizona), showing a multi-state footprint rather than a single-city focus.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows five distinct recipients spanning police/sheriff foundations, a fire department, a school program, a church, and a local news organization, indicating a moderate diversity of institutional types for a micro-foundation.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of many new recipients exists, but the foundation explicitly states it only funds preselected organizations and there is no visible public application or contact route; based on that declaration and the lack of contact information, an unfamiliar applicant is unlikely to break in without a prior introduction.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
