The Evan and Tracy Segal
The Evan and Tracy Segal is a private foundation based in Tiburon, California. It supports community organizations and says its work is intended to “heal, repair, and transform the world,” with an emphasis on innovative programs, collaboration, and building organizational capacity.
The Evan and Tracy Segal at a glance
In short: The Evan and Tracy Segal gave $422K across 38 grants in 2025 (avg $11K), mostly in New York. 63% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $421,985
- +25.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 38
- -46.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $11,105
- +134.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,900
- Total assets
- $539,380
- -26.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 63% first-time grantees (24 of 38, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New York (60% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Evan and Tracy Segal
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. It says it has no formal grant application process and prefers one-on-one conversations about an organization’s background, values, and funding priorities. It states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. It does not fund non-501(c)(3) organizations, general operating support, capital campaigns, events or fundraisers, individuals, congregations, or religious organizations. It also says it does not fund indirect, general overhead, or administrative costs.
- Contact
Mailing address: 4 Malvino Court, Tiburon, CA 94920
Phone: (412) 973-5583
Website: https://thesegalfamilyfoundation.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Evan and Tracy Segal funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Comic Relief Inc ($101K). Together the top 10 received $374K.
Grant Size Distribution
237 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 227 grants of 237 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars went to recipients in New York (60%), California (17%), Washington, DC (15%), Pennsylvania (6%), and Tennessee (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 38 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Evan and Tracy Segal open to new grantees?
63%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 24 of 38 grantees (63%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $20K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $6K repeat.
- 29% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 25% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 888% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $198K (2021) to $422K (2025). In 2025 it made 38 grants totaling $422K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Comic Relief Inc New York, NY | Unrestricted Contribution to Public Charity | $101,392 |
| Central Fund of Israel Cedarhurst, NY | Unrestricted Contribution to Public Charity | $50,000 |
| Grapevine New York, NY | Unrestricted Contribution to Public Charity | $50,000 |
| Cinefemme Santa Monica, CA | Unrestricted Contribution to Public Charity | $50,000 |
| Jewish Women International Inc Washington, DC | Unrestricted Contribution to Public Charity | $41,058 |
| Jewish Communal Fund New York, NY | Unrestricted Contribution to Public Charity | $28,000 |
| Catapult Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA | Unrestricted Contribution to Public Charity | $21,000 |
| Donors Choose New York, NY | Unrestricted Contribution to Public Charity | $12,916 |
| NCJW Washington, DC | Unrestricted Contribution to Public Charity | $10,000 |
| Remake San Francisco, CA | Unrestricted Contribution to Public Charity | $10,000 |
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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 | $539,380 | $437,136 | $632,095 | $421,985 | 38 | $602,380 | $422,567 | $67,803 |
| 2024 | $734,339 | $352,110 | $569,771 | $336,786 | 71 | $527,787 | $333,435 | $84,813 |
| 2023 | $952,876 | $89,399 | $531,548 | $416,405 | 37 | $513,544 | $17,415 | $101,804 |
| 2022 | $1,395,025 | $1,074,621 | $492,379 | $337,142 | 49 | $471,588 | $5,427 | $128,470 |
| 2021 | $812,783 | $352,728 | $318,287 | $198,241 | 42 | — | $74,106 | $38,750 |
| 2020 | $778,342 | $419,793 | $453,681 | $379,912 | 56 | — | $45,283 | $40,135 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Evan and Tracy Segal reported a distributable amount of $68K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated vision is to heal, repair, and transform the world. It says it supports innovative programs addressing its core pillars and encourages collaboration among nonprofits, funders, and entrepreneurs. It describes its approach as relationship-based and says it seeks long-term relationships with partners.
Its 2025 grants included organizations with varied missions. For example, Comic Relief US describes its work as using entertainment to alleviate poverty and address related injustices; Remake says it works to build a conscious consumer movement; and Nadia’s Initiative says it supports women’s safety and the recovery of communities affected by trauma. Other 2025 recipients included organizations whose stated missions include advancing building science and technology, fostering pluralism, expanding opportunity and social justice, and addressing illiteracy and gender inequality.
Grantmaking
The foundation reported 38 grants totaling $421,985 in 2025. Its website says most gifts range from $5,000 to $30,000; 2025 awards ranged from $250 to $101,392, with a median of $1,900.
Among the largest 2025 grants were $101,392 to Comic Relief US; $50,000 each to Central Fund of Israel, Grapevine, and CineFemme; and $41,058 to Jewish Women International. Other notable awards included $28,000 to Jewish Communal Fund, $21,000 to Catapult Pittsburgh, $12,916 to Donors Choose, and $10,000 each to NCJW and Remake. The filing describes these grants as unrestricted contributions to public charities.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Evan J. Segal as chairman, vice president, and secretary; Tracy P. Segal as vice chair, president, and treasurer; and Marla Werner as executive director. The foundation’s website identifies Evan Segal as chairman and president and describes his background in business, philanthropy, and public service. It describes Tracy Segal as an advocate for progressive causes and female equality.
The Evan and Tracy Segal is led by Marla Werner, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Marla Werner
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
16 hrs/week
$56K (2020) → $180K (2025)
Tracy P. Segal
Vice Chair, President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Evan J. Segal
Chairman, Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $180K, to Marla Werner (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about The Evan and Tracy Segal
How much does The Evan and Tracy Segal give each year?
The Evan and Tracy Segal gave $422K across 38 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $337K across 71 grants.
What is The Evan and Tracy Segal's typical grant size?
The Evan and Tracy Segal's median grant in 2025 was $1,900, and its average grant was $11,105, across 38 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Evan and Tracy Segal that year got $6K on average.
Where does The Evan and Tracy Segal give grants?
The Evan and Tracy Segal gives mostly in New York: 60% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (17%) and District of Columbia (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (9 grants), Washington, DC (6 grants), San Francisco, CA (3 grants) and Los Angeles, CA (3 grants).
Does The Evan and Tracy Segal give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Evan and Tracy Segal's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (38 of 38) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Evan and Tracy Segal's largest grantees?
The Evan and Tracy Segal's largest 2025 grantees include Comic Relief Inc ($101,392), Central Fund of Israel ($50,000) and Grapevine ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 48% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Evan and Tracy Segal?
The Evan and Tracy Segal reported $539K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $602K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $68K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Evan and Tracy Segal fund?
The foundation’s stated vision is to heal, repair, and transform the world. It says it supports innovative programs addressing its core pillars and encourages collaboration among nonprofits, funders, and entrepreneurs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Evan and Tracy Segal?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Evan and Tracy Segal's EIN?
The Evan and Tracy Segal's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-3999905. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Evan and Tracy Segal accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 8, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 20, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 24, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
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