Norman and Barbara Seiden Foundation
Norman and Barbara Seiden Foundation is a private foundation focused on Arts and culture, based in Jamesburg, NJ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $12.3M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $610K. Net investment income was $6.8M.
Norman and Barbara Seiden Foundation at a glance
In short: Norman and Barbara Seiden Foundation gave $610K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $87K), mostly in New Jersey. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $610,164
- +19.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- +75.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $87,166
- -31.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $30,000
- Total assets
- $12,302,489
- +101.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (65% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated November 2026.
Who Norman and Barbara Seiden Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Jewish Federation of Northern NJ ($250K). Together the top 7 received $610K.
Grant Size Distribution
26 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 26 (58%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Norman and Barbara Seiden Foundation gives
- Giving grew 21% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 112% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $160K (2020) to $610K (2025). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $610K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation of Northern NJ Paramus, NJ | General support | $250,000 |
| American Technion Society New York, NY | General support | $215,164 |
| Jewish Community Foundation of Greater MetroWest Whippany, NJ | General support | $75,000 |
| JCC MetroWest West Orange, NJ | General support | $30,000 |
| Jewish Service for the Developmentally Disabled Livingston, NJ | General support | $20,000 |
| Sandra & Arnold Gold Humanism Research Fund Englewood, NJ | General support | $10,000 |
| The Arnold P Gold Foundation Fort Lee, NJ | General Support | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $12,302,489 | $6,916,931 | $711,247 | $610,164 | 7 | $610,195 | $6,815,879 | $543,987 |
| 2024 | $6,096,805 | $553,252 | $606,897 | $510,000 | 4 | $510,030 | $420,445 | $587,478 |
| 2023 | $6,150,450 | $298,374 | $585,313 | $490,202 | 5 | $490,603 | $98,159 | $512,463 |
| 2022 | $6,234,558 | $872,083 | $584,416 | $505,000 | 5 | $505,030 | $750,443 | $505,802 |
| 2021 | $5,947,795 | $1,692,842 | $345,002 | $272,333 | 5 | $272,418 | $227,362 | $489,240 |
| 2020 | $4,603,035 | $237,379 | $214,207 | $159,800 | 7 | — | $173,860 | $329,114 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Norman and Barbara Seiden Foundation reported a distributable amount of $544K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Norman and Barbara Seiden Foundation is led by Pearl Seiden, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Pearl Seiden
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Mark Seiden
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Sharon Seiden
Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Stephen Seiden
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Norman and Barbara Seiden Foundation
How much does Norman and Barbara Seiden Foundation give each year?
Norman and Barbara Seiden Foundation gave $610K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $510K across 4 grants.
What is Norman and Barbara Seiden Foundation's typical grant size?
Norman and Barbara Seiden Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $30,000, and its average grant was $87,166, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Norman and Barbara Seiden Foundation give grants?
Norman and Barbara Seiden Foundation gives mostly in New Jersey: 65% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (35%).
Does Norman and Barbara Seiden Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Norman and Barbara Seiden Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Norman and Barbara Seiden Foundation's largest grantees?
Norman and Barbara Seiden Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Jewish Federation of Northern NJ ($250,000), American Technion Society ($215,164) and Jewish Community Foundation of Greater MetroWest ($75,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 89% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Norman and Barbara Seiden Foundation?
Norman and Barbara Seiden Foundation reported $12.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $610K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $544K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Norman and Barbara Seiden Foundation?
Norman and Barbara Seiden Foundation is a private foundation focused on Arts and culture, based in Jamesburg, NJ. It holds $12.3M in total assets as of 2025.
What is Norman and Barbara Seiden Foundation's EIN?
Norman and Barbara Seiden Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7351938. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated November 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
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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