Seelig Charitable Foundation Trust
Seelig Charitable Foundation Trust is a private foundation based in East Rockaway, New York. It supports charitable organizations through grants; its 2024 filing reports 57 grants totaling $286,984.
Seelig Charitable Foundation Trust at a glance
In short: Seelig Charitable Foundation Trust gave $287K across 57 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in New York. 37% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $286,984
- +7.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 57
- +21.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,035
- -11.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,348
- Total assets
- $4,605,323
- +23.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 37% first-time grantees (21 of 57, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (87% 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 Seelig Charitable Foundation Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 240, East Rockaway, NY 11518
Phone: (516) 336-0738
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Seelig Charitable Foundation Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Sid Jacobson JCC ($36K). Together the top 10 received $192K.
Grant Size Distribution
245 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 245 grants of 245 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 87% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York. Other reported recipient-state shares were Arizona (5%), Texas (3%), Florida (1%), and New Jersey (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 57 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Seelig Charitable Foundation Trust open to new grantees?
37%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 21 of 57 grantees (37%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $875 first-time, $2K repeat.
- 51% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 34% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 158% 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 $214K (2021) to $287K (2024). In 2024 it made 57 grants totaling $287K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sid Jacobson JCC East Hills, NY | General Support | $36,495 |
| Temple Beth Torah Melville, NY | General Support | $25,800 |
| PEF Israel Endowment Funds New York, NY | General Support | $25,000 |
| Birthright Foundation New York, NY | General Support | $18,000 |
| Chai Lifeline New York, NY | General Support | $17,100 |
| Chabad of Roslyn Roslyn Heights, NY | General Support | $15,400 |
| Make-a-Wish Foundation Phoenix, AZ | General Support | $14,825 |
| Sunrise Day Camp Oceanside, NY | General Support | $14,301 |
| Friends of Isreal Defense Forces New York, NY | General Support | $12,767 |
| UJA Federation New York, NY | General Support | $12,011 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,605,323 | $440,071 | $379,033 | $286,984 | 57 | $286,984 | $378,166 | $181,480 |
| 2023 | $3,722,508 | $-226,734 | $356,993 | $266,311 | 47 | $266,311 | — | $172,788 |
| 2022 | $3,047,158 | $108,539 | $328,994 | $229,056 | 40 | $229,056 | $51,717 | $199,901 |
| 2021 | $5,306,260 | $339,243 | $336,255 | $213,937 | 50 | $213,937 | $255,463 | $256,319 |
| 2020 | $5,182,765 | $515,819 | $352,389 | $277,661 | 51 | — | $441,091 | $197,707 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Seelig Charitable Foundation Trust reported a distributable amount of $181K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for Jewish organizations, health and human services, education, adoption assistance, and cancer research. These examples describe the work of grantees, not stated priorities of the foundation. For example, Chai Lifeline describes its work as providing support to children, families, and communities facing illness, crisis, or loss; the Jewish Children’s Museum says it furthers Jewish historical education among youths; and the Eric Feltman Memorial Foundation says it raises funds for pancreatic cancer research and other public charitable works.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 57 grants totaling $286,984. Grant amounts ranged from $36 to $36,495, with a median of $1,348.
Among the largest 2024 grants were $36,495 to Sid Jacobson JCC, $25,800 to Temple Beth Torah, $25,000 to PEF Israel Endowment Funds, $18,000 to Birthright Foundation, and $17,100 to Chai Lifeline. The filing lists each of these grants as general support. Other notable recipients included Chabad of Roslyn ($15,400), Make-A-Wish Foundation ($14,825), and Sunrise Day Camp ($14,301).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Brett Pelton, Henry Klosowski, and Bari Pelton as trustees.
Seelig Charitable Foundation Trust's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; all 3 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Bari Pelton
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$10K (2020) → $10K (2024)
Brett Pelton
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$10K (2020) → $10K (2024)
Henry Klosowski
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$10K (2020) → $10K (2024)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $10K, to Brett Pelton (Trustee). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Seelig Charitable Foundation Trust
How much does Seelig Charitable Foundation Trust give each year?
Seelig Charitable Foundation Trust gave $287K across 57 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $266K across 47 grants.
What is Seelig Charitable Foundation Trust's typical grant size?
Seelig Charitable Foundation Trust's median grant in 2024 was $1,348, and its average grant was $5,035, across 57 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Seelig Charitable Foundation Trust that year got $2K on average.
Where does Seelig Charitable Foundation Trust give grants?
Seelig Charitable Foundation Trust gives mostly in New York: 87% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Arizona (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (23 grants) and Brooklyn, NY (3 grants).
Does Seelig Charitable Foundation Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Seelig Charitable Foundation Trust's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (57 of 57) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Seelig Charitable Foundation Trust's largest grantees?
Seelig Charitable Foundation Trust's largest 2024 grantees include Sid Jacobson JCC ($36,495), Temple Beth Torah ($25,800) and PEF Israel Endowment Funds ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 30% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Seelig Charitable Foundation Trust?
Seelig Charitable Foundation Trust reported $4.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $287K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $181K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Seelig Charitable Foundation Trust fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for Jewish organizations, health and human services, education, adoption assistance, and cancer research. These examples describe the work of grantees, not stated priorities of the foundation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Seelig Charitable Foundation Trust?
The foundation states that it 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 Seelig Charitable Foundation Trust's EIN?
Seelig Charitable Foundation Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 11-6506325. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Seelig Charitable Foundation Trust 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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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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