The Alvin and Betty Sellman Charitable Foundation Inc
The Alvin and Betty Sellman Charitable Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Towson, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.1M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $75K. Net investment income was $85K.
The Alvin and Betty Sellman Charitable Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Alvin and Betty Sellman Charitable Foundation Inc gave $75K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $25K), mostly in Maryland. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $75,000
- +20.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $25,000
- +20.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $2,096,576
- +5.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Maryland (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated November 2026.
Who The Alvin and Betty Sellman Charitable Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Associated Jewish Federation ($25K). Together the top 3 received $75K.
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 13 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Alvin and Betty Sellman Charitable Foundation Inc gives
- Giving fell 50% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 75% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $63K (2024) to $150K (2022). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $75K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Associated Jewish Federation Baltimore, MD | Provide meals to elders and to counter antisemitism and hate | $25,000 |
| Maryland Food Bank Baltimore, MD | Provide Meals for the Needy | $25,000 |
| Maryland SPCA Baltimore, MD | Prevent animal cruelty and rescue abused or neglected animals | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,096,576 | $109,205 | $99,862 | $75,000 | 3 | $75,000 | $85,249 | $99,883 |
| 2024 | $1,985,267 | $86,943 | $86,397 | $62,500 | 3 | $62,500 | $63,496 | $95,216 |
| 2023 | $1,853,974 | $10,733 | $97,808 | $75,000 | 3 | $75,000 | $31,781 | $88,472 |
| 2022 | $1,759,419 | $68,024 | $173,474 | $150,000 | 4 | $150,000 | $44,888 | $92,312 |
| 2021 | $2,122,699 | $2,038,978 | $28,679 | — | — | — | $24,321 | $70,665 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Alvin and Betty Sellman Charitable Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $100K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Alvin and Betty Sellman Charitable Foundation Inc is led by Emanuel Levin, President & Treasurer since 2024 (on filings since 2021); none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Emanuel Levin
President & Treasurer
Treasurer → President & Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Betty Sellman
Secretary
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Alvin Sellman (2021–2023) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Alvin and Betty Sellman Charitable Foundation Inc
How much does The Alvin and Betty Sellman Charitable Foundation Inc give each year?
The Alvin and Betty Sellman Charitable Foundation Inc gave $75K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $63K across 3 grants.
What is The Alvin and Betty Sellman Charitable Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Alvin and Betty Sellman Charitable Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $25,000, and its average grant was $25,000, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Alvin and Betty Sellman Charitable Foundation Inc give grants?
The Alvin and Betty Sellman Charitable Foundation Inc gives mostly in Maryland: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Baltimore, MD (3 grants).
Does The Alvin and Betty Sellman Charitable Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on The Alvin and Betty Sellman Charitable Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How large is The Alvin and Betty Sellman Charitable Foundation Inc?
The Alvin and Betty Sellman Charitable Foundation Inc reported $2.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $75K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $100K (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 is The Alvin and Betty Sellman Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Alvin and Betty Sellman Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-3254477. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 28, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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