Robert Saligman Charitable Trust

BALA CYNWYD, PA EIN: 23-6875203

The Robert Saligman Charitable Trust is a private foundation established in 1987 and located in Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania. The trust operates as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization with a focus on philanthropic giving across multiple sectors.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$10.2M

+6.3% YoY

Annual Giving

$873K

-4.6% YoY

Grant Count

+5.3% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$44K

-9.4% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Robert Saligman Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $972K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's giving priorities include:

Jewish agencies, temples, and education
The arts
Health
Human services
Education
Philanthropy and voluntarism

Grantmaking

Grant Range

$25,000

Average Grant

$45,100

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation funds organizations primarily in Pennsylvania, Vermont, and Utah.

Grant Distribution by State

Pennsylvania $3.3M (82%)

Vermont $267K (7%)

New York $136K (3%)

Utah $135K (3%)

Massachusetts $75K (2%)

Ohio $60K (1%)

District of Columbia $25K (1%)

Texas $17K (0%)

States

District of Columbia Massachusetts New York Ohio Pennsylvania Texas Utah Vermont

Cities

Bala CynwydBrightonBryn MawrBurlingtonConshohockenLong BeachMontpelierNew YorkNewtonvilleOleanPharrPhiladelphiaPowellRichmondRochesterSalt Lake CitySt BonaventureValley ForgeWashingtonWynnewood

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of December 2024:

Total Assets: $10,162,878
Total Revenue: $1,536,598
Total Expenses: $937,830
Total Liabilities: $0
Investment Income and Dividends: $283,067

The foundation maintains a healthy financial position with no outstanding liabilities and consistent investment income supporting its grantmaking activities.

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$10,162,878	$9,564,110	$10,235,778
Revenue	$1,536,598	$311,562	$-111,683
Expenses	$937,830	$983,230	$1,018,879
Qualifying Distributions	$875,589	$917,658	$910,653
Net Investment Income	$1,474,357	$245,990	$139,589
Distributable Amount	$972,032	$882,012	$916,284

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

97 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Utah Film Center ($135,000), Your Agency Incorporated ($125,000), Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia ($101,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
FEDERATION HOUSING PHILADELPHIA, PA	GENERAL FUNDS	$25,000
FRINGEARTS PHILADELPHIA, PA	SUPPORT THE TRANSITION FUND BY SPONSORING FRINGEGALA	$5,000
FUNDABLE POWELL, OH	GENERAL FUNDS	$35,000
INLIQUID PHILADELPHIA, PA	SUPPORTS COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH 25TH ANNIVERSERY BENEFIT FUNDRAISER AND AUCTION	$2,500
JACK M BARRACK HEBREW ACADEMY BRYN MAWR, PA	FOR THE ROBERT SALIGMAN MIDDLE SCHOOL	$100,000
JEFFERSON HOSPITAL FOUNDATION PHILADELPHIA, PA	HANSJORG WYSS WELLNESS CENTER	$30,000
JEWISH COMMUNITIES OF VERMONT BURLINGTON, VT	PJ LIBRARY OF VERMONT	$35,000
JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER PHILADELPHIA PHILADELPHIA, PA	EMERGENCY FUND, ATIDIM, ISRAEL OFFICE, SALIGMAN EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER	$101,000
JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER PHILADELPHIA PHILADELPHIA, PA	FOR EDUCATION ASSOCIATE POSITION	$94,000
KAISERMAN JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER WYNNEWOOD, PA	GENERAL FUNDS	$10,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The trust is governed by three trustees:

Alice Saligman
Carolyn Saligman
Margaret Saligman

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
CAROLYN SALIGMAN	TRUSTEE	—	—
MARGARET SALIGMAN	TRUSTEE	—	—
LAURY SALIGMAN	TRUSTEE	—	—
LYNN SALIGMAN	TRUSTEE	—	—

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Robert Saligman Charitable Trust fund?

The foundation's giving priorities include: • Jewish agencies, temples, and education • The arts • Health • Human services • Education • Philanthropy and voluntarism

How do I apply for a grant from Robert Saligman Charitable Trust?

**Grant Activity:** • The trust made approximately $872,500 to $901,100 in total grants in 2024 • Typical grant awards range from $2,500 to $271,000 • Median grant size: $25,000 • Average grant size: $45,100 • The foundation made 20 grants in the most recent reporting period **Recent Grants (2024):** • Utah Film Center: $135,000 (Matan Ben Moreh's Film Class of 2003) • Your Agency Incorporated: $125,000 (Ministry of Awe) • Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia: $101,000 (Emergency Fund, Ati…

Where does Robert Saligman Charitable Trust make grants?

The foundation funds organizations primarily in Pennsylvania, Vermont, and Utah.

What size grants does Robert Saligman Charitable Trust award?

In 2024, Robert Saligman Charitable Trust awarded 20 grants totaling $873K — an average of about $44K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Robert Saligman Charitable Trust required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Robert Saligman Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $972K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Robert Saligman Charitable Trust's EIN?

Robert Saligman Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-6875203. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.