Seed the Dream Foundation
Seed the Dream Foundation is a private foundation based in Gladwyne, Pennsylvania, that describes itself as an impact-driven family foundation. It supports work in communities across the United States and Israel, with focus areas including educational access, combating antisemitism, Israel and Jewish peoplehood, women’s empowerment, crisis response and health initiatives, and impact investing.
Seed the Dream Foundation at a glance
In short: Seed the Dream Foundation gave $10.2M across 152 grants in 2024 (avg $67K), mostly in New York. 50% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $10,237,472
- -13.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 152
- +10.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $67,352
- -21.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $18,000
- Total assets
- $16,344,505
- -38.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 50% first-time grantees (76 of 151, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (69% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Seed the Dream Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. It invites a select group of eligible U.S. 501(c)(3) organizations to apply twice a year; only invited organizations may submit an application through its online system.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 768, Gladwyne, PA 19035
Phone: (610) 896-3126
Website: https://seedthedream.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Seed the Dream Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was PEF Israel Endowment Funds Inc ($4.9M). Together the top 10 received $8.0M.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($25,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
586 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 496 grants of 586 (85%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation describes its work as serving communities across the United States and Israel. In 2024, its grant dollars went primarily to recipients in New York (69%) and Colorado (13%), followed by California (4%), Pennsylvania (3%), and Florida (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 152 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Seed the Dream Foundation open to new grantees?
50%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 76 of 151 grantees (50%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $15K; repeat grants $121K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 34% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 29% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 998% 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.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $5.0M (2020) to $11.8M (2023). In 2024 it made 152 grants totaling $10.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| PEF Israel Endowment Funds Inc New York, NY | To Support the Mission of the Organization | $4,887,810 |
| Kavod Denver, CO | To Support the Mission of the Organization | $1,303,276 |
| The Jewish Federations of North America Inc New York, NY | To Support the Mission of the Organization | $518,000 |
| Youth Renewal Fund New York, NY | To Support the Mission of the Organization | $412,500 |
| American Friends of Latet White Plains, NY | To Support the Mission of the Organization | $350,000 |
| USC Shoah Foundation Los Angeles, CA | To Support the Mission of the Organization | $200,000 |
| American Friends of Bar-Ilan University Inc New York, NY | To Support the Mission of the Organization | $118,000 |
| The Jewish Education Project New York, NY | To Support the Mission of the Organization | $100,000 |
| Elem Youth in Distress in Israel New York, NY | To Support the Mission of the Organization | $65,000 |
| New York Legal Assistance Group New York City, NY | To Support the Mission of the Organization | $60,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The foundation reported that, during its normal grantmaking activities, it disposed of more than 25% of its assets, resulting in a substantial contraction. It stated that this was not part of a plan of termination or dissolution and that it intended to continue in existence for the foreseeable future.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $16,344,505 | $1,769,362 | $11,924,646 | $10,237,472 | 152 | $11,903,656 | $1,666,303 | $1,193,094 |
| 2023 | $26,499,883 | $2,461,342 | $13,104,647 | $11,816,217 | 138 | $11,816,217 | $891,342 | $1,586,064 |
| 2022 | $37,142,596 | $333,309 | $10,404,026 | $8,643,160 | 121 | $8,643,160 | $323,309 | $2,233,638 |
| 2021 | $47,208,358 | $1,088,502 | $8,851,798 | $7,908,172 | 88 | $8,908,172 | $46,688,054 | $1,844,442 |
| 2020 | $7,739,464 | $10,020,945 | $5,837,556 | $5,016,974 | 87 | — | $20,945 | $274,315 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Seed the Dream Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.2M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation says its philanthropy seeks to inspire hope and resilience in six priority areas:
- Educational Access: Advancing academic achievement in underserved communities in the United States and Israel.
- Combating Antisemitism: Learning from the Holocaust and teaching for the future.
- Israel & Peoplehood: Fostering Jewish pride and lifelong engagement with Israel.
- Women’s Empowerment: Promoting agency for survivors of gender-based violence.
- Crisis Response & Health Initiatives: Addressing emergency needs and advancing health and wellness.
- Impact Investing: Supporting ventures in Israel’s social and geographic periphery that combine financial returns with social impact.
The foundation’s grantees include organizations working in several of these areas. For example, Youth Renewal Fund says it raises funds for educational programs for disadvantaged Israeli youth and seeks to raise educational standards. ELEM-US describes itself as supporting programs for at-risk youth in Israel. PEF Israel Endowment Funds states that its purposes include relief for needy people in Israel, support for hospitals and clinics, and support for educational and religious institutions. These are the grantees’ stated purposes, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 152 grants totaling $10,237,472. Grant amounts ranged from $36 to $4,887,810, with a median of $18,000. The largest grants included $4,887,810 to PEF Israel Endowment Funds, $1,303,276 to Kavod, and $518,000 to The Jewish Federations of North America. Other notable awards included $412,500 to Youth Renewal Fund, $350,000 to American Friends of Latet, and $200,000 to USC Shoah Foundation. The stated purpose for these grants was to support each organization’s mission.
The foundation also reports working with Ogen on loans and a financial-rehabilitation initiative for survivors of violence, and supporting Darca Schools’ educational interventions in underserved Israeli communities. These are examples of its initiatives, not a grant program for outside applicants.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Marcy Gringlas as president and director, and Joel Greenberg as secretary, treasurer, and director.
Seed the Dream Foundation is led by Marcy Gringlas, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Marcy Gringlas
President & Director
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joel Greenberg
Secretary, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
8 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.
Frequently asked questions about Seed the Dream Foundation
How much does Seed the Dream Foundation give each year?
Seed the Dream Foundation gave $10.2M across 152 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $11.8M across 138 grants.
What is Seed the Dream Foundation's typical grant size?
Seed the Dream Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $18,000, and its average grant was $67,352, across 152 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Seed the Dream Foundation that year got $15K on average.
Where does Seed the Dream Foundation give grants?
Seed the Dream Foundation gives mostly in New York: 69% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Colorado (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (21 grants), Philadelphia, PA (10 grants), New York City, NY (6 grants) and Los Angeles, CA (5 grants).
Does Seed the Dream Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 152 grants with a stated purpose on Seed the Dream Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Support the Mission of the Organization" (152 grants).
Who are Seed the Dream Foundation's largest grantees?
Seed the Dream Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include PEF Israel Endowment Funds Inc ($4,887,810), Kavod ($1,303,276) and The Jewish Federations of North America Inc ($518,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($25,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 66% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Seed the Dream Foundation?
Seed the Dream Foundation reported $16.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $11.9M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.2M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Seed the Dream Foundation fund?
The foundation says its philanthropy seeks to inspire hope and resilience in six priority areas: See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Seed the Dream Foundation?
The foundation 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 Seed the Dream Foundation's EIN?
Seed the Dream Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-4662369. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Seed the Dream 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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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Seed the Dream Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/seed-the-dream-foundation-morg_164bc8da85f640edb8ffdf5ef1e85709
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