The Samuel and Irene Saligman
The Samuel and Irene Saligman is a private foundation, based in Newtown Square, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $325K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 9 grants totaling $29K. Net investment income was $69K.
The Samuel and Irene Saligman at a glance
In short: The Samuel and Irene Saligman gave $29K across 9 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $28,843
- +5.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 9
- -18.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,205
- +29.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $325,049
- +13.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (77% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Samuel and Irene Saligman funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia ($15K). Together the top 9 received $29K.
Grant Size Distribution
65 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 65 grants of 65 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Samuel and Irene Saligman gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+4%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 94% 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2020) to $29K (2025). In 2025 it made 9 grants totaling $29K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA | To Further Recipients Charitable Purpose | $14,843 |
| RYR-1 Foundation Pittsburgh, PA | To Further Recipients Charitable Purpose | $3,500 |
| Canal Housing Alliance San Rafael, CA | To Further Recipients Charitable Purpose | $3,000 |
| Your Agency Inc Philadelphia, PA | To Further Recipients Charitable Purpose | $3,000 |
| Appalachian Trail Conservancy Harpers Ferry, WV | To Further Recipients Charitable Purpose | $1,000 |
| Black Mountain Home for Children Black Mountain, NC | To Further Recipients Charitable Purpose | $1,000 |
| Rising Tide International Sarasota, FL | To Further Recipients Charitable Purpose | $1,000 |
| Temple University Philadelphia, PA | To Further Recipients Charitable Purpose | $1,000 |
| Lexington Cancer Fund Lexington, KY | To Further Recipients Charitable Purpose | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $325,049 | $71,578 | $32,287 | $28,843 | 9 | $29,673 | $68,964 | $31,418 |
| 2024 | $285,758 | $27,590 | $30,457 | $27,228 | 11 | $27,995 | $25,128 | $29,610 |
| 2023 | $288,625 | $12,276 | $30,543 | $27,000 | 14 | $27,642 | $10,133 | $27,952 |
| 2022 | $305,892 | $52,406 | $31,861 | $27,773 | 16 | $28,408 | $50,219 | $27,553 |
| 2021 | $285,347 | $46,990 | $25,616 | $22,833 | 15 | $23,424 | $44,891 | $28,364 |
| 2020 | $263,973 | $-807 | $23,144 | $20,472 | 13 | — | $6,705 | $23,425 |
| 2019 | $287,924 | $29,339 | $23,645 | $21,363 | 12 | — | $27,691 | $21,533 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Samuel and Irene Saligman reported a distributable amount of $31K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Samuel and Irene Saligman's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Lester Lipschutz
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Lynn Saligman
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Samuel and Irene Saligman
How much does The Samuel and Irene Saligman give each year?
The Samuel and Irene Saligman gave $29K across 9 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $27K across 11 grants.
What is The Samuel and Irene Saligman's typical grant size?
The Samuel and Irene Saligman's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $3,205, across 9 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Samuel and Irene Saligman give grants?
The Samuel and Irene Saligman gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 77% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (3 grants).
Who are The Samuel and Irene Saligman's largest grantees?
The Samuel and Irene Saligman's largest 2025 grantees include Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia ($14,843), RYR-1 Foundation ($3,500) and Canal Housing Alliance ($3,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 74% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Samuel and Irene Saligman?
The Samuel and Irene Saligman reported $325K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $30K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $31K (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 Samuel and Irene Saligman's EIN?
The Samuel and Irene Saligman's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-2810084. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 28, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 5, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 30, 2024)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 4, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 24, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 29, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 11, 2023)
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