Select Equity Group Foundation
Select Equity Group Foundation is a private foundation established in 2000 by Select Equity Group, L.P., a financial services firm headquartered in New York. The foundation is classified as a 501(c)(3) organization and operates as a corporate foundation with a mission centered on employee engagement in philanthropic decision-making.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$50.1M
-5.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$7.3M
+35.6% YoY
Grant Count
976
+14.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$7K
+18.2% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission is to make a positive impact by actively engaging all employees in identifying and supporting charitable organizations of excellence. The foundation supports a wide variety of charitable programs and maintains a unique employee matching gift program.
Primary funding areas include:
- Advocacy and Civil Rights
- Arts and Culture
- Education and Youth Development
- Environmental Causes
- Health
- Human Services
- International Development
Grantmaking
The foundation employs a rigorous research process for grantee selection, including applications by invitation, site visits, and discussions with leadership before awards are considered. This approach reflects the diverse interests of the employee base while maintaining high standards for grantee quality.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation supports local, national, and international not-for-profit organizations, with particular activity in New York, Massachusetts, and Connecticut.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $50,134,375
- Total Revenues: $5,890,192
- Total Expenses: $8,013,383
- Total Giving: $7,318,144
Historical Context: Since its establishment in 2000, the foundation has awarded over $65 million in grants to charitable organizations.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $50,134,375 | $53,281,525 | $54,873,073 |
| Revenue | $5,890,192 | $-463,581 | $39,341,883 |
| Expenses | $8,013,383 | $6,060,015 | $5,524,682 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $7,987,297 | $6,066,734 | $5,523,235 |
| Net Investment Income | $2,132,566 | $229,906 | $166,580 |
| Distributable Amount | $2,702,981 | $2,660,232 | $2,445,945 |
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
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GEORGE S LOENING | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| DAVID CONOVER | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| EVAN GUILLEMIN | TRUSTEE | — | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
In October 2025, Select Equity Group Foundation announced a strategic partnership with WorldQuant University to enhance educational opportunities.
Foundation - Select Equity GroupSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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