Seligsohn Foundation
The Seligsohn Foundation is a private foundation based in Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania. In 2024, it gave to organizations including Jewish day schools, synagogues, community charities, and organizations working in research and accessible Jewish life.
Seligsohn Foundation at a glance
In short: Seligsohn Foundation gave $4.1M across 39 grants in 2024 (avg $104K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 3% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $4,052,060
- +1549.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 39
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $103,899
- +1549.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $40,689,073
- +15.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 3% first-time grantees (1 of 39, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (88% 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 Seligsohn Foundation
- 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. Its stated process is a letter; it lists no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Scott Seligsohn
Mailing address: PO Box 2800, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
Phone: (610) 664-0151
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Seligsohn Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Kohelet Yeshiva High School ($2.6M). Together the top 10 received $4.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
195 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 189 grants of 195 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars were concentrated in Pennsylvania (88%) and New Jersey (11%). The listed grants also included recipients in other states, including New York, Massachusetts, and California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 39 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Seligsohn Foundation open to new grantees?
3%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 39 grantees (3%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $200K; repeat grants $101K. How we count
Medians: $200K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 90% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 2263% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 240% 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 $172K (2021) to $4.1M (2024). In 2024 it made 39 grants totaling $4.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kohelet Yeshiva High School Lower Merion, PA | Unrestricted | $2,566,860 |
| Lower Merion Synagogue Bala Cynwyd, PA | Unrestricted | $645,160 |
| Caskey Torah Academy Wynnewood, PA | Unrestricted | $231,720 |
| Yeshivat Chovevei Torah Riverdale, NJ | Unrestricted | $231,720 |
| The Ventnor Shul Inc Ventnor, NJ | Unrestricted | $200,000 |
| Philadelphia Legacy of Culture Trust Philadelphia, PA | Unrestricted | $75,000 |
| Amit New York, NY | Unrestricted | $18,000 |
| North Star Sunderland, MA | Unrestricted | $18,000 |
| Institue for Advanced Study Princeton, NJ | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Chabad-Lubavitch of Main Line Merion, PA | Unrestricted | $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 | $40,689,073 | $1,029,086 | $4,091,719 | $4,052,060 | 39 | $4,056,900 | $994,267 | $1,689,936 |
| 2023 | $35,277,212 | $32,115,870 | $350,098 | $245,600 | 39 | $245,600 | — | $227,542 |
| 2022 | $96,232 | $23,136 | $271,915 | $218,100 | 39 | $221,442 | — | $133,820 |
| 2021 | $96,232 | $15,786 | $205,475 | $171,500 | 39 | — | $15,786 | $220,012 |
| 2020 | $96,232 | $11,572 | $203,583 | $175,500 | 39 | — | $11,572 | $177,483 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Seligsohn Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.7M 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 grantees illustrate the range of organizations it supported: Kohelet Yeshiva High School describes itself as a co-ed Modern Orthodox K–12 day school, while Jack M. Barrack Hebrew Academy describes itself as a pluralistic Jewish day school with a college-preparatory curriculum. The Scleroderma Research Foundation says it funds research toward new treatments and a cure, and JBI International says its library serves people who are blind, have low vision, or have other print disabilities.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 39 grants totaling $4,052,060. Grants ranged from $500 to $2,566,860, with a median of $2,000. The largest grants were $2,566,860 to Kohelet Yeshiva High School, $645,160 to Lower Merion Synagogue, $231,720 to Caskey Torah Academy, and $231,720 to Yeshivat Chovevei Torah. Each was listed as unrestricted.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Scott Seligsohn and Lori S. Rubenstein as trustees/directors.
Seligsohn Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Scott Seligsohn
Trustee & Director
Trustee → Trustee & Director, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lori S. Rubenstein
Trustee & Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Sherwin Seligsohn (2020–2022) — Trustee
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 Seligsohn Foundation
How much does Seligsohn Foundation give each year?
Seligsohn Foundation gave $4.1M across 39 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $246K across 39 grants.
What is Seligsohn Foundation's typical grant size?
Seligsohn Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $103,899, across 39 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Seligsohn Foundation that year got $200K on average.
Where does Seligsohn Foundation give grants?
Seligsohn Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 88% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Jersey (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (10 grants), Bala Cynwyd, PA (3 grants), Wynnewood, PA (3 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Seligsohn Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Seligsohn Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (39 of 39) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Seligsohn Foundation's largest grantees?
Seligsohn Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Kohelet Yeshiva High School ($2,566,860), Lower Merion Synagogue ($645,160) and Caskey Torah Academy ($231,720), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 85% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Seligsohn Foundation?
Seligsohn Foundation reported $40.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $4.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.7M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Seligsohn Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grantees illustrate the range of organizations it supported: Kohelet Yeshiva High School describes itself as a co-ed Modern Orthodox K–12 day school, while Jack M. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Seligsohn Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Seligsohn Foundation's EIN?
Seligsohn Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-2267682. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Seligsohn 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 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Seligsohn Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/seligsohn-foundation-morg_07a06ce5606041de9867a8a08f10493c
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