Selfridge Family Foundation Inc
Selfridge Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Glenwood, Maryland. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations working in areas including cancer support, community assistance, scholarships, environmental conservation, food access, and youth development.
Selfridge Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Selfridge Family Foundation Inc gave $18K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), top state New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $18,475
- +52.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- -7.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,421
- +64.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $186,380
- -2.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (27% 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 Selfridge Family Foundation Inc
- 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: 14045 Gared Drive, Glenwood, MD 21738-9419
Phone: (410) 984-2667
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Selfridge Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (Now Blood Cancer United) ($5K). Together the top 10 received $17K.
Grant Size Distribution
43 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 43 grants of 43 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in several states. The largest reported shares were New York (27%), Maryland (26%), Virginia (19%), North Carolina (14%), and California (5%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Selfridge Family Foundation Inc gives
- 46% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 27% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 148% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 $11K (2022) to $18K (2024). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $18K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (Now Blood Cancer United) New York, NY | Assistance in improving the lives of people with cancer and their families | $5,000 |
| Beloved Asheville Asheville, NC | Assistance for people of low wealth in the asheville community | $2,500 |
| VMI Alumni Agencies Lexington, VA | Relentless Lacrosse Scholarship for Kyle Hofstetter | $2,500 |
| Chesapeake Bay Foundation Annapolis, MD | Support environmental programs and educations related to chesapeake bay and tributaries | $1,000 |
| Horizon Day Camp Baltimore, MD | Provide Support to Children Diagnosed with Cancer | $1,000 |
| Kiss the Ground Los Angeles, CA | Audience-supported nonprofit promoting regeneration and healthy soil as a viable solution for our climate, wellness, and water crisis. | $1,000 |
| Little Portion Farm Ellicott City, MD | Provide a wide range of healthy fruits and vegetables to those in need | $1,000 |
| The Conservation Fund Arlington, VA | Support conservation efforts and partner with governments and communities to balance enviromental and economic goals. | $1,000 |
| Urban Promise International Pennsauken, NJ | Prepare emerging leaders to initiate, develop, and sustain christian-based youth development organizations and to seed their new ministries as they serve vulnerable children and teens in our world's most under-resourced communities. | $1,000 |
| Martha's Table Washington, DC | Provide Healty Food Access Focusing on Good Nutrition | $750 |
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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 | $186,380 | $18,879 | $23,362 | $18,475 | 13 | $18,475 | $13,992 | $12,522 |
| 2023 | $190,930 | $7,490 | $18,953 | $12,100 | 14 | $12,100 | $1,749 | $11,795 |
| 2022 | $202,593 | $2,937 | $12,771 | $10,600 | 10 | $10,600 | $6,345 | $12,074 |
| 2021 | $212,121 | $18,304 | $19,183 | $14,500 | 5 | $14,500 | $13,255 | $13,700 |
| 2020 | $213,000 | $-1,576 | $16,843 | $12,500 | 1 | — | $1,552 | $11,439 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Selfridge Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $13K 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 show support for organizations with varied activities. For example, Beloved Asheville describes its mission as cultivating a way of life rooted in community, creativity, and equity, and developing solutions to challenges including housing and food insecurity. Kiss the Ground says it works to raise awareness and educate people about soil health and regenerative agriculture. The Chesapeake Bay Foundation describes its mission as saving the Bay, and Martha’s Table says it works to strengthen children, families, and communities through education, healthy food, and family supports.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $18,475. Grants ranged from $250 to $5,000, with a median grant of $1,000. The largest reported grants included $5,000 to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (now Blood Cancer United) for assistance to people with cancer and their families; $2,500 to Beloved Asheville for assistance to people of low wealth in the Asheville community; and $2,500 to VMI Alumni Agencies for the Relentless Lacrosse Scholarship for Kyle Hofstetter. Other reported awards included $1,000 each to the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, Horizon Day Camp, Kiss the Ground, Little Portion Farm, the Conservation Fund, and Urban Promise International.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists James H Selfridge as president; Christina M Selfridge as secretary; and Richard M Selfridge, Katerhine C Selfridge, and Jonathan R Selfrdige as directors.
Selfridge Family Foundation Inc is led by James H. Selfridge, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
James H. Selfridge
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jonathan R. Selfrdige
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katerhine C. Selfridge
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard M. Selfridge
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christina M. Selfridge
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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 Selfridge Family Foundation Inc
How much does Selfridge Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Selfridge Family Foundation Inc gave $18K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $12K across 14 grants.
What is Selfridge Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Selfridge Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,421, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Selfridge Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Selfridge Family Foundation Inc's top state is New York, with 27% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Maryland (26%) and Virginia (19%). The most frequent recipient cities were Baltimore, MD (3 grants).
Does Selfridge Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on Selfridge Family Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Selfridge Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Selfridge Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (Now Blood Cancer United) ($5,000), Beloved Asheville ($2,500) and VMI Alumni Agencies ($2,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 54% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Selfridge Family Foundation Inc?
Selfridge Family Foundation Inc reported $186K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $18K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $13K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Selfridge Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied activities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Selfridge Family Foundation Inc?
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 Selfridge Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Selfridge Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-1384700. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Selfridge Family Foundation Inc 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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