Seligman Foundation
Seligman Foundation was a private foundation based in New York, NY. Its 2021 IRS filing is marked as the organization’s final return: it states that all assets were distributed to charities in cash on December 31, 2021, and that the taxpayer ceased to exist after the distribution. The foundation therefore appears to have wound down and is not presented here as a current funding source.
Seligman Foundation at a glance
In short: Seligman Foundation gave $334K across 17 grants in 2021 (avg $20K), mostly in New York. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $333,666
- +283.5% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 17
- +112.5% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $19,627
- +80.5% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Primary geography
- New York (81% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Seligman Foundation
- Contact
Application contact: Florence Seligman
Mailing address: 900 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10021
Phone: (212) 879-6767
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Seligman Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was DUP15Q Alliance ($37K). Together the top 10 received $273K.
Grant Size Distribution
25 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 25 grants of 25 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2021, 81% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 11% to Illinois, 7% to Michigan, and less than 1% to California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
Cities
How Seligman Foundation gives
- 24% of 2021 grantees were also funded in 2020. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021). 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 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $87K (2020) to $334K (2021). In 2021 it made 17 grants totaling $334K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| DUP15Q Alliance Highland Park, IL | Meeting Human Needs | $37,460 |
| Lyra Music Beacon, NY | Meeting Human Needs | $35,000 |
| Brooklyn Academy of Music Brooklyn, NY | Educational Institution | $25,206 |
| Carnegie Hall New York, NY | Meeting Human Needs | $25,000 |
| Cutaneous Lymphoma Foundation Birmingham, MI | Meeting Human Needs | $25,000 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center New York, NY | Meeting Human Needs | $25,000 |
| New York Presbyterian Hospital New York, NY | Meeting Human Needs | $25,000 |
| NYU Langone Medical Center New York, NY | Meeting Human Needs | $25,000 |
| UJA Federation New York, NY | Meeting Human Needs | $25,000 |
| Weill Cornell Medical College New York, NY | Meeting Human Needs | $25,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $914,852 | $393,453 | $333,666 | 17 | $333,666 | $914,852 | — |
| 2020 | $96,989 | $43,211 | $101,148 | $87,000 | 8 | — | $43,211 | $11,698 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission is stated in the available information. The grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, Brooklyn Academy of Music described its mission as being “the home for curious people and adventurous ideas,” supporting artistic experimentation and championing inclusion and accessibility in the arts. The Cutaneous Lymphoma Foundation described its work as supporting patients through awareness and education, advancing patient care, and facilitating research. Barnard College described its mission as providing a high-quality liberal arts education to promising and high-achieving young women.
Grantmaking
In 2021, the foundation made 17 grants totaling $333,666. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $37,460, with a median of $25,000. Notable grants included $37,460 to DUP15Q Alliance; $35,000 to Lyra Music; $25,206 to Brooklyn Academy of Music; and $25,000 each to Carnegie Hall, Cutaneous Lymphoma Foundation, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York Presbyterian Hospital, NYU Langone Medical Center, UJA Federation, and Weill Cornell Medical College. Barnard College received $10,000.
The 2021 filing states that the foundation did not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It listed a letter stating the organization’s function and purpose as the application material, no award restrictions, and no deadlines. The filing named Florence Seligman as the person to contact. These instructions are from the foundation’s final filing and should not be treated as current application guidance.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2021 filing listed Florence Seligman, Nicole Seligman, and Rachel Odo as trustees.
Seligman Foundation's 2021 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Florence Seligman
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nicole Seligman
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rachel Odo
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "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 Seligman Foundation
How much does Seligman Foundation give each year?
Seligman Foundation gave $334K across 17 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $87K across 8 grants.
What is Seligman Foundation's typical grant size?
Seligman Foundation's median grant in 2021 was $25,000, and its average grant was $19,627, across 17 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Seligman Foundation give grants?
Seligman Foundation gives mostly in New York: 81% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Illinois (11%) and Michigan (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (11 grants).
Does Seligman Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2021: none of the 17 grants with a stated purpose on Seligman Foundation's 2021 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Meeting Human Needs" (15 grants).
Who are Seligman Foundation's largest grantees?
Seligman Foundation's largest 2021 grantees include DUP15Q Alliance ($37,460), Lyra Music ($35,000) and Brooklyn Academy of Music ($25,206), according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 29% of its itemized 2021 grant dollars.
What does Seligman Foundation fund?
No foundation mission is stated in the available information. The grants show support for a range of organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Seligman Foundation?
Seligman Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Seligman Foundation's EIN?
Seligman Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6092864. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
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 2020–2021
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