Segal Charitable Foundation
Segal Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Brooklyn, New York. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, with the listed grants supporting congregations, schools, and other organizations.
Segal Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Segal Charitable Foundation gave $716K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $60K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $715,930
- +7059.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- +500.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $59,661
- +1093.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $9,500
- Total assets
- $421,635
- -18.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (72% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Segal Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1553 40Th Street 2Nd Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11218
Phone: (646) 330-3226
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Segal Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Cong Avrichem ($410K). Together the top 10 received $694K.
Grant Size Distribution
17 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 17 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 72% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York and 28% to recipients in Maryland.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
How Segal Charitable Foundation gives
- Giving grew 54972% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2021) to $716K (2024). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $716K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cong Avrichem Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $410,000 |
| Cong Yad Yehuda Silver Spring, MD | General Support | $200,000 |
| Cong Chesev Sofer of Pressburg Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $30,000 |
| Miscellaneous Charity Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $16,930 |
| Yeshiva Zichron Meilech Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $15,000 |
| Cong Emunas Yisroel D'Monsey Monsey, NY | General Support | $10,000 |
| Congregation Lev Simcha Monsey, NY | General Support | $9,000 |
| Bais Yaakov Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $5,000 |
| Merkaz Jerusalem Spring Valley, NY | General Support | $5,000 |
| Talmud Torah Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $421,635 | $619,362 | $717,330 | $715,930 | 12 | $715,930 | $13,757 | $22,987 |
| 2023 | $519,603 | $405,002 | $11,025 | $10,000 | 2 | $10,000 | $5,002 | $25,520 |
| 2022 | $125,626 | $97,118 | $3,265 | $2,600 | 2 | $2,600 | $602 | $3,842 |
| 2021 | $31,773 | $695 | $2,579 | $1,300 | 1 | $1,300 | — | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Segal Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $23K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation gave $715,930 through 12 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $410,000, with a median grant of $9,500. Its largest grants were $410,000 to CONG AVRICHEM in Brooklyn, New York; $200,000 to CONG YAD YEHUDA in Silver Spring, Maryland; and $30,000 to CONG CHESEV SOFER OF PRESSBURG in Brooklyn, New York. Each was designated for general support.
Other listed recipients included MISCELLANEOUS CHARITY ($16,930), YESHIVA ZICHRON MEILECH ($15,000), CONG EMUNAS YISROEL D'MONSEY ($10,000), and CONGREGATION LEV SIMCHA ($9,000). The remaining five listed grants were $5,000 each.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
ISIDORE FRIEDMAN is listed as trustee on the 2024 filing.
Segal Charitable Foundation is led by Isidore Friedman, Trustee on the 2024 filing — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Isidore Friedman
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Esther Friedman (2021–2023) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Segal Charitable Foundation
How much does Segal Charitable Foundation give each year?
Segal Charitable Foundation gave $716K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $10K across 2 grants.
What is Segal Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Segal Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $9,500, and its average grant was $59,661, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Segal Charitable Foundation give grants?
Segal Charitable Foundation gives mostly in New York: 72% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Maryland (28%). The most frequent recipient cities were Brooklyn, NY (8 grants) and Monsey, NY (2 grants).
Does Segal Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Segal Charitable Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Segal Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Segal Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Cong Avrichem ($410,000), Cong Yad Yehuda ($200,000) and Cong Chesev Sofer of Pressburg ($30,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 89% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Segal Charitable Foundation?
Segal Charitable Foundation reported $422K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $716K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $23K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
How do I apply for a grant from Segal Charitable Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Segal Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Segal Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 11-3412302. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Does Segal Charitable 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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