Paul and Jenna Segal Family Foundation
The Paul and Jenna Segal Family Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, NY. It made 24 grants totaling $1,706,500 in 2024, supporting organizations in areas including medicine and research, education, arts and culture, and anti-hate work.
Key facts about Paul and Jenna Segal Family Foundation
In short: Paul and Jenna Segal Family Foundation gave $1.7M across 24 grants in 2024 (avg $71K), mostly in New York. 33% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- EIN
- 46-1344180
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,706,500
- Grants made (2024)
- 24
- Average grant
- $71,104
- Median grant
- $27,500
- New grantees (estimate)
- 33% first-time grantees (8 of 24, 2024; small sample)
- Total assets
- $26,505,105
- Primary geography
- New York (74% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to apply
- The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$26.5M
+27.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.7M
-10.3% YoY
Grant Count
24
+9.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$71K
-17.8% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Paul and Jenna Segal Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.1M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Is Paul and Jenna Segal Family Foundation open to new grantees?
33%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 24 grantees (33%) were first-time recipients. With only 24 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $74K; repeat grants $70K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $30K repeat.
- 67% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 25% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 159% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for medical institutions, universities, arts organizations, and community organizations. The grantees describe their own work in varied terms: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai says it advances science, medicine, and health care; the Digestive Disease Research Foundation says it conducts and supports clinical medical research in gastroenterology; and the Anti-Defamation League says its mission is to stop the defamation of Jewish people and secure justice and fair treatment for all. The Jewish Museum describes its mission as collecting, preserving, exhibiting, and interpreting art and Jewish culture.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 24 grants totaling $1,706,500. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $500,000, with a median of $27,500. The largest awards included $500,000 to Weill Cornell Medical College, $283,000 to George Washington University, $250,000 to Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, $125,000 to Rutgers University, and $105,000 to American Ballet Theatre. The filing lists each of these grants’ purpose as operations.
Other 2024 recipients included the Anti-Defamation League ($75,000), Central Park Conservancy ($50,000), Digestive Disease Research Foundation ($50,000), Signature Theater ($50,000), New York University School of Law Foundation ($30,000), The Jewish Museum ($30,000), and Women’s Project & Productions ($30,000).
How to Apply
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in New York (74%), Washington, DC (17%), New Jersey (9%), and Florida (0%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.2M (2020) to $1.9M (2023). In 2024 it made 24 grants totaling $1.7M.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Weill Cornell Medical College ($500K). Together the top 10 received $1.5M.
Grant Size Distribution
104 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 67 grants of 104 (64%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Weill Cornell Medical College New York, NY | Operations | $500,000 |
| George Washington University Washington, DC | Operations | $283,000 |
| Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai New York, NY | Operations | $250,000 |
| Rutgers University New Brunswick, NJ | Operations | $125,000 |
| American Ballet Theatre New York, NY | Operations | $105,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League New York, NY | Operations | $75,000 |
| Central Park Conservancy New York, NY | Operations | $50,000 |
| Digestive Disease Research Foundation New York, NY | Operations | $50,000 |
| Signature Theater New York, NY | Operations | $50,000 |
| New York University School of Law Foundation New York, NY | Operations | $30,000 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Grant total | Number of grants |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,706,500 | 24 |
| 2023 | $1,903,000 | 22 |
| 2022 | $1,606,838 | 18 |
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $26,505,105 | $20,791,918 | $19,681,449 |
| Revenue | $8,748,257 | $3,176,678 | $786,718 |
| Expenses | $1,924,369 | $2,080,412 | $1,804,763 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,714,144 | $1,910,644 | $1,614,190 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,721,644 | $3,037,650 | $609,862 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,080,007 | $1,034,054 | $1,106,410 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Paul Segal and Jenna Segal as trustees.
Paul and Jenna Segal Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jenna Segal
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul Segal
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
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.
Contact
Mailing address: 1700 Broadway 35Th Floor, New York, NY 10019
Phone: (212) 615-3442
Frequently asked questions about Paul and Jenna Segal Family Foundation
How much does Paul and Jenna Segal Family Foundation give each year?
Paul and Jenna Segal Family Foundation gave $1.7M across 24 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.9M across 22 grants.
What is Paul and Jenna Segal Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Paul and Jenna Segal Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $27,500, and its average grant was $71,104, across 24 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Paul and Jenna Segal Family Foundation that year got $74K on average.
Where does Paul and Jenna Segal Family Foundation give grants?
Paul and Jenna Segal Family Foundation gives mostly in New York: 74% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were District of Columbia (17%) and New Jersey (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (18 grants).
Does Paul and Jenna Segal Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 24 grants with a stated purpose on Paul and Jenna Segal Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Operations" (24 grants).
Who are Paul and Jenna Segal Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Paul and Jenna Segal Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Weill Cornell Medical College ($500,000), George Washington University ($283,000) and Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai ($250,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 61% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Paul and Jenna Segal Family Foundation?
Paul and Jenna Segal Family Foundation reported $26.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.7M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.1M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Paul and Jenna Segal Family Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for medical institutions, universities, arts organizations, and community organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Paul and Jenna Segal Family Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Paul and Jenna Segal Family Foundation's EIN?
Paul and Jenna Segal Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-1344180. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Paul and Jenna Segal Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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