The Aaron or Peggy Selber Foundation IN
The Aaron or Peggy Selber Foundation IN is a private foundation based in Shreveport, Louisiana. Its 2024 filing reports 44 grants totaling $109,450 to charitable organizations, educational institutions, and a religious congregation.
The Aaron or Peggy Selber Foundation IN at a glance
In short: The Aaron or Peggy Selber Foundation IN gave $109K across 44 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Louisiana. 27% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $109,450
- +11.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 44
- -6.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,488
- +18.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $2,361,000
- +1.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 27% first-time grantees (12 of 44, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Louisiana (70% 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 The Aaron or Peggy Selber Foundation IN
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 333 Texas Street Suite 1250, Shreveport, LA 71101
Phone: (318) 429-2461
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Aaron or Peggy Selber Foundation IN funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Ab Freeman School of Business at Tulane ($20K). Together the top 10 received $79K.
Grant Size Distribution
216 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 214 grants of 216 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 70% of grant dollars went to recipients in Louisiana, 14% to California, 6% to Colorado, 5% to Florida, and 2% to North Carolina.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 44 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Aaron or Peggy Selber Foundation IN open to new grantees?
27%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 12 of 44 grantees (27%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $613; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $1K repeat.
- 64% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−10%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 85% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $98K (2023) to $144K (2022). In 2024 it made 44 grants totaling $109K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ab Freeman School of Business at Tulane New Orleans, LA | Educational | $20,000 |
| Community Foundation Shreveport, LA | Charitable | $13,000 |
| Hoag Hospital Foundation New Port Beach, CA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Southfield School Shreveport, LA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Episcopal High School Baton Rouge, LA | Educational | $6,000 |
| Jacksonville University Jacksonville, FL | Educational | $6,000 |
| B'nai Zion Congregation Shreveport, LA | Religious | $5,000 |
| University of Colorado Foundation Denver, CO | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Baton Rouge Area Foundation Baton Rouge, LA | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Baton Rouge Youth Coalition Baton Rouge, LA | Charitable | $2,500 |
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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 | $2,361,000 | $162,536 | $135,856 | $109,450 | 44 | $110,288 | $139,813 | $129,851 |
| 2023 | $2,338,320 | $124,129 | $120,788 | $98,339 | 47 | $99,227 | $112,865 | $120,095 |
| 2022 | $2,330,979 | $132,226 | $181,022 | $144,382 | 37 | $145,287 | $120,541 | $117,542 |
| 2021 | $2,379,775 | $436,883 | $149,259 | $122,181 | 45 | $123,066 | $426,934 | $130,872 |
| 2020 | $2,092,151 | $255,826 | $129,328 | $107,785 | 43 | — | $246,989 | $106,906 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Aaron or Peggy Selber Foundation IN reported a distributable amount of $130K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available information does not state a separate mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants went to organizations whose work includes education, health care, biomedical research, youth support, philanthropy, and religious activity. For example, Southfield School describes its mission as developing a lifelong love of learning, while Pennington Biomedical Research Foundation says it supports research at LSU’s Pennington Biomedical Research Center to improve human health.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 44 grants totaling $109,450. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $20,000, with a median of $1,000. Its largest grants included $20,000 to AB Freeman School of Business at Tulane for educational purposes, $13,000 to Community Foundation for charitable purposes, $10,000 each to Hoag Hospital Foundation and Southfield School for charitable purposes, and $6,000 each to Episcopal High School and Jacksonville University for educational purposes.
Other 2024 grants included $5,000 to B’nai Zion Congregation for religious purposes and $4,000 to University of Colorado Foundation for charitable purposes. The foundation also gave $2,500 each to Baton Rouge Area Foundation, Baton Rouge Youth Coalition, Pennington Biomedical Research Foundation, and Second Harvest Food Bank of Greater New Orleans.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Officers and directors listed on the 2024 filing are Dewey W Corley, president; Patty S Newton, trustee; Pamela Selber, trustee; Polly S Gleichenhaus, trustee; Vanessa Holman, secretary/treasurer; and Penny S Autenreith, trustee.
The Aaron or Peggy Selber Foundation IN is led by Dewey W. Corley, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Dewey W. Corley
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pamela Selber
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Patty S. Newton
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Penny S. Autenreith
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Polly S. Gleichenhaus
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Vanessa Holman
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/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 The Aaron or Peggy Selber Foundation IN
How much does The Aaron or Peggy Selber Foundation IN give each year?
The Aaron or Peggy Selber Foundation IN gave $109K across 44 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $98K across 47 grants.
What is The Aaron or Peggy Selber Foundation IN's typical grant size?
The Aaron or Peggy Selber Foundation IN's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $2,488, across 44 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Aaron or Peggy Selber Foundation IN that year got $613 on average.
Where does The Aaron or Peggy Selber Foundation IN give grants?
The Aaron or Peggy Selber Foundation IN gives mostly in Louisiana: 70% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (14%) and Colorado (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were New Orleans, LA (13 grants), Shreveport, LA (5 grants), Baton Rouge, LA (5 grants) and Denver, CO (2 grants).
Does The Aaron or Peggy Selber Foundation IN give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 44 grants with a stated purpose on The Aaron or Peggy Selber Foundation IN's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (34 grants), "Educational" (7 grants) and "Religious" (3 grants).
Who are The Aaron or Peggy Selber Foundation IN's largest grantees?
The Aaron or Peggy Selber Foundation IN's largest 2024 grantees include Ab Freeman School of Business at Tulane ($20,000), Community Foundation ($13,000) and Hoag Hospital Foundation ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 39% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Aaron or Peggy Selber Foundation IN?
The Aaron or Peggy Selber Foundation IN reported $2.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $110K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $130K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Aaron or Peggy Selber Foundation IN fund?
The available information does not state a separate mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants went to organizations whose work includes education, health care, biomedical research, youth support, philanthropy, and religious activity. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Aaron or Peggy Selber Foundation IN?
The foundation 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 The Aaron or Peggy Selber Foundation IN's EIN?
The Aaron or Peggy Selber Foundation IN's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-2022065. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Aaron or Peggy Selber Foundation IN 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 October 2026.
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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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