Seligsohn Foundation
The Seligsohn Foundation is a private foundation based in Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania. The foundation focuses its grantmaking on education, philanthropy, voluntarism, and human services, with a geographic emphasis on Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$40.7M
+15.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$4.1M
+1549.9% YoY
Grant Count
39
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$104K
+1549.9% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary funding focus areas include:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
- Primary & Elementary Schools
- History
- Music Education
- Christian Nonprofits
- Churches and Church Repairs
Grantmaking
Grant Range
s:** Typical awards range from $500 to $2,566,860.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
- Total Assets: $40,689,073
- Total Annual Giving: $4,052,060
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $40,689,073 | $35,277,212 | $96,232 |
| Revenue | $1,029,086 | $32,115,870 | $23,136 |
| Expenses | $4,091,719 | $350,098 | $271,915 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $4,056,900 | $245,600 | $221,442 |
| Net Investment Income | $994,267 | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | $1,689,936 | $227,542 | $133,820 |
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
195 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SCOTT SELIGSOHN | TRUSTEE/DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LORI S RUBENSTEIN | TRUSTEE/DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The Seligsohn name is associated with the Sherwin I. Seligsohn Innovation Award in Organic Electronics, announced by Universal Display Corporation in October 2025, indicating a connection to innovation and recognition in the field of organic electronics.
Universal Display Corporation Announces Recipient of Inaugural Sherwin I.Related Funders
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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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