Howard J Sedran Family Foundation
Howard J Sedran Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Philadelphia, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $16K. Net investment income was $56K.
Howard J Sedran Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Howard J Sedran Family Foundation gave $16K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), top state Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $15,800
- -88.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- -81.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,975
- -38.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,750
- Total assets
- $1,152,851
- +3.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (43% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Howard J Sedran Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Planned Parenthood ($4K). Together the top 8 received $16K.
Grant Size Distribution
177 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 177 grants of 177 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Howard J Sedran Family Foundation gives
- Giving fell 80% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 24% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $16K (2024) to $142K (2023). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $16K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Planned Parenthood Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Save the Children Westport, CT | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Philadelphia Ballet Philadelphia, PA | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Greenpeace Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Penn Environment Philadelphia, PA | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| JCFS Philadelphia, PA | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Friends Laurel Hill Philadelphia, PA | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Free Library Fund Philadelphia, PA | Unrestricted | $300 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,152,851 | $58,060 | $19,317 | $15,800 | 8 | $15,800 | $55,719 | $64,981 |
| 2023 | $1,111,498 | $57,237 | $147,487 | $141,850 | 44 | $141,850 | $55,218 | $62,549 |
| 2022 | $1,200,336 | $47,272 | $72,818 | $70,250 | 38 | $70,250 | $47,234 | $66,855 |
| 2021 | $1,225,882 | $35,765 | $86,437 | $77,630 | 44 | $77,630 | $26,958 | $68,703 |
| 2020 | $1,276,554 | $135,885 | $94,903 | $86,360 | 43 | — | $134,571 | $65,850 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Howard J Sedran Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $65K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Howard J Sedran Family Foundation is led by Howard J. Sedran, President on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Howard J. Sedran
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Howard J Sedran Family Foundation
How much does Howard J Sedran Family Foundation give each year?
Howard J Sedran Family Foundation gave $16K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $142K across 44 grants.
What is Howard J Sedran Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Howard J Sedran Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,750, and its average grant was $1,975, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Howard J Sedran Family Foundation give grants?
Howard J Sedran Family Foundation's top state is Pennsylvania, with 43% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were District of Columbia (38%) and Connecticut (19%). The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (5 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Howard J Sedran Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Howard J Sedran Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Howard J Sedran Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Howard J Sedran Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Planned Parenthood ($4,000), Save the Children ($3,000) and Philadelphia Ballet ($3,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 63% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Howard J Sedran Family Foundation?
Howard J Sedran Family Foundation reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $16K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $65K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is Howard J Sedran Family Foundation's EIN?
Howard J Sedran Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-3729941. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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