The Scott J Seligman Foundation
The Scott J Seligman Foundation is a private foundation based in Southfield, Michigan. In filing year 2025, it reported 15 grants totaling $317,950, with awards to organizations in several states.
The Scott J Seligman Foundation at a glance
In short: The Scott J Seligman Foundation gave $318K across 15 grants in 2025 (avg $21K), mostly in New Mexico. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $317,950
- +360.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 15
- +15.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $21,197
- +299.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $3,145,404
- +25.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New Mexico (51% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Scott J Seligman Foundation
- 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: One Towne Square Suite 1913, Southfield, MI 48076
Phone: (248) 862-8000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Scott J Seligman Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Santa Fe Jewish Center - Chabad ($164K). Together the top 10 received $301K.
Grant Size Distribution
52 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 51 grants of 52 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In filing year 2025, grant dollars went to recipients in New Mexico (51%), New York (27%), California (12%), Arizona (6%), and Michigan (5%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Scott J Seligman Foundation gives
- 33% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 1565% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 240% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 $2K (2020) to $318K (2025). In 2025 it made 15 grants totaling $318K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe Jewish Center - Chabad Santa Fe, NM | Charitable Without Restrictions | $163,500 |
| Birthright Israel Foundation New York, NY | Charitable Without Restrictions | $25,000 |
| Jewish Community Federation of SF San Francisco, CA | Charitable Without Restrictions | $25,000 |
| 70 Faces Media New York, NY | Charitable Without Restrictions | $22,500 |
| The Algemeiner Journal New York, NY | Charitable Without Restrictions | $17,500 |
| Arizona Jewish Historical Society Phoenix, AZ | Charitable Without Restrictions | $10,000 |
| JDC American Joint Distribution Committee New York, NY | Charitable Without Restrictions | $10,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League New York, NY | Charitable Without Restrictions | $10,000 |
| Value Culture San Francisco, CA | Charitable Without Restrictions | $10,000 |
| Temple Israel West Bloomfield, MI | Charitable Without Restrictions | $7,900 |
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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 | $3,145,404 | $968,725 | $327,666 | $317,950 | 15 | $317,950 | $685,699 | $132,255 |
| 2024 | $2,504,345 | $1,711,005 | $69,369 | $68,991 | 13 | $66,491 | $5,408 | $57,673 |
| 2023 | $862,709 | $504,200 | $38,706 | $38,198 | 10 | $38,198 | $4,200 | $21,349 |
| 2022 | $397,215 | — | $20,031 | $19,091 | 7 | $19,091 | — | $16,403 |
| 2021 | $417,246 | — | $13,129 | $12,000 | 7 | $12,000 | — | $14,787 |
| 2020 | $430,375 | $383,500 | $2,948 | $2,000 | 1 | — | $500 | $12,244 |
| 2019 | $49,823 | $50,000 | $177 | — | — | — | — | $1,023 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Scott J Seligman Foundation reported a distributable amount of $132K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included Jewish community, educational, cultural, and anti-hate organizations. For example, Birthright Israel Foundation says it raises funds to support educational trips to Israel for young Jewish adults; 70 Faces Media describes its work as connecting people with Jewish knowledge and community; and the Arizona Jewish Historical Society says it preserves and celebrates Arizona’s Jewish heritage and educates the public about Jewish history. The Anti-Defamation League describes its mission as combating defamation of Jewish people and securing fair treatment for all.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave 15 grants totaling $317,950. Grant amounts ranged from $2,500 to $163,500, with a median grant of $10,000.
Its largest reported grants included $163,500 to Santa Fe Jewish Center - Chabad; $25,000 each to Birthright Israel Foundation and Jewish Community Federation of SF; $22,500 to 70 Faces Media; and $17,500 to The Algemeiner Journal. Each was listed for “charitable without restrictions.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Scott J Seligman as president, Stephanie M Zimmerman as secretary, and Dawn Hemmen as treasurer.
The Scott J Seligman Foundation is led by Scott J. Seligman, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Scott J. Seligman
President
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dawn Hemmen
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephanie M. Zimmerman
Secretary
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
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 Scott J Seligman Foundation
How much does The Scott J Seligman Foundation give each year?
The Scott J Seligman Foundation gave $318K across 15 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $69K across 13 grants.
What is The Scott J Seligman Foundation's typical grant size?
The Scott J Seligman Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $21,197, across 15 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Scott J Seligman Foundation give grants?
The Scott J Seligman Foundation gives mostly in New Mexico: 51% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (27%) and California (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (5 grants), San Francisco, CA (3 grants) and Tucson, AZ (2 grants).
Does The Scott J Seligman Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 15 grants with a stated purpose on The Scott J Seligman Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Without Restrictions" (15 grants).
Who are The Scott J Seligman Foundation's largest grantees?
The Scott J Seligman Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Santa Fe Jewish Center - Chabad ($163,500), Birthright Israel Foundation ($25,000) and Jewish Community Federation of SF ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 67% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Scott J Seligman Foundation?
The Scott J Seligman Foundation reported $3.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $318K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $132K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Scott J Seligman Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included Jewish community, educational, cultural, and anti-hate organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Scott J Seligman Foundation?
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 Scott J Seligman Foundation's EIN?
The Scott J Seligman Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-4529450. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The Scott J Seligman Foundation 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 September 2026.
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 May 8, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 15, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 26, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 5, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
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