Seltzer Family Foundation
The Seltzer Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation based in Malvern, Pennsylvania. Established in 1997, it operates as a 501(c)(3) organization with tax-exempt status. The foundation focuses on making grants to charitable organizations across multiple sectors.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$4.2M
+6.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$208K
-1.7% YoY
Grant Count
64
+4.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$3K
-6.3% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary funding areas include:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
- Environmental initiatives, including renewable energy and environmental education
- Community and school gardens
Grantmaking
The foundation made 57 grants in 2023, with typical award amounts ranging from $100 to $17,000.
Grant Types
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation's grantmaking focuses primarily on:
- California
- New York
- Pennsylvania
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 2024:
- Total Assets: $4,169,869
- Total Revenue: $664,220
- Total Expenses: $361,498
- Net Income: $302,722
- Total Liabilities: $0
As of December 2023:
- Total Assets: $3,931,567
- Total Revenue: $170,671
- Total Expenses: $335,820
Revenue Sources (2023):
- Investment income and dividends: $140,212
- Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets: $30,459
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $4,169,869 | $3,931,567 | $3,802,843 |
| Revenue | $664,220 | $170,671 | $-61,618 |
| Expenses | $361,498 | $335,820 | $352,912 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $208,050 | $211,650 | $221,290 |
| Net Investment Income | $563,272 | $89,001 | $53,927 |
| Distributable Amount | $191,669 | $189,223 | $209,970 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEFANIE SELTZER | PRESIDENT | 3 | $30,000 |
| DAVID ZLOTOWSKI | SECRETARY | 1 | $25,000 |
| STEVEN ZLOTOWSKI | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | $25,000 |
| DEBRA SELTZER LEWINTER | TRUSTEE | 1 | $25,000 |
Subject 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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