Sedley Philanthropic Fund
Sedley Philanthropic Fund is a private foundation, based in Boca Raton, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $7.7M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $2.6M. Net investment income was $655K.
Sedley Philanthropic Fund at a glance
In short: Sedley Philanthropic Fund gave $2.6M across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $517K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,583,217
- +130.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- +150.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $516,643
- -7.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $281,667
- Total assets
- $7,672,847
- -11.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (100% 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 Sedley Philanthropic Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Friends of the Israel Defense Forces ($1.4M). Together the top 5 received $2.6M.
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 3 grants of 9 (33%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Sedley Philanthropic Fund gives
- In 2025 it paid out 547% 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 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $375K (2023) to $2.6M (2025). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $2.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of the Israel Defense Forces New York, NY | General Operating | $1,351,550 |
| New York University New York, NY | General Operating | $500,000 |
| PEF Israel Endowment Funds New York, NY | General Operating | $281,667 |
| Jewish Agency for Israel-North American Council New York, NY | General Operating | $250,000 |
| Renewal of Life Inc Brooklyn, NY | General Operating | $200,000 |
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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 | $7,672,847 | $1,687,780 | $2,632,766 | $2,583,217 | 5 | $2,584,217 | $654,807 | $472,455 |
| 2024 | $8,632,173 | $2,735,461 | $1,180,138 | $1,119,500 | 2 | $1,120,800 | $305,868 | $390,590 |
| 2023 | $7,027,459 | $2,597,739 | $394,778 | $375,000 | 2 | $375,300 | $177,592 | $262,496 |
| 2021 | $2,449,384 | $2,457,488 | $8,162 | — | — | — | $49,326 | $84,677 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Sedley Philanthropic Fund reported a distributable amount of $472K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Sedley Philanthropic Fund is led by Ronald A. Sedley, Trustee on every filing since 2021 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ronald A. Sedley
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Sedley Philanthropic Fund
How much does Sedley Philanthropic Fund give each year?
Sedley Philanthropic Fund gave $2.6M across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.1M across 2 grants.
What is Sedley Philanthropic Fund's typical grant size?
Sedley Philanthropic Fund's median grant in 2025 was $281,667, and its average grant was $516,643, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Sedley Philanthropic Fund give grants?
Sedley Philanthropic Fund gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (4 grants).
Does Sedley Philanthropic Fund give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Sedley Philanthropic Fund's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Sedley Philanthropic Fund's largest grantees?
Sedley Philanthropic Fund's largest 2025 grantees include Friends of the Israel Defense Forces ($1,351,550), New York University ($500,000) and PEF Israel Endowment Funds ($281,667), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 83% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Sedley Philanthropic Fund?
Sedley Philanthropic Fund reported $7.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.6M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $472K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Sedley Philanthropic Fund's EIN?
Sedley Philanthropic Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-6479195. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 5, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 2, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 21, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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