The Seg Foundation
The Seg Foundation is a private foundation based in Brooklyn, New York. Its 2025 filing lists grants to religious organizations in New York and New Jersey.
The Seg Foundation at a glance
In short: The Seg Foundation gave $527K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $75K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $526,584
- +21.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- -36.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $75,226
- +91.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $69,000
- Total assets
- $5,248,812
- +29.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (87% 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 Seg Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 982 East 17Th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11230
Phone: (718) 951-2200
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Seg Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Yeshiva Darkei Torah ($250K). Together the top 6 received $440K.
Grant Size Distribution
80 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 55 grants of 80 (69%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 87% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York and 13% to recipients in New Jersey.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Seg Foundation gives
- Giving fell 27% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 188% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $433K (2024) to $1.1M (2020). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $527K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Yeshiva Darkei Torah Far Rockaway, NY | Religious | $250,000 |
| Yeshiva Ohr Hameir Peekskill, NY | Religious | $100,000 |
| Miscellaneous Brooklyn, NY | Religious | $86,584 |
| Mosdos Boston of Lakewood Lakewood, NJ | Religious | $69,000 |
| Bnos Bais Yaakov Queens, NY | Religious | $15,000 |
| Kollel Bnei Yeshivos Brooklyn, NY | Religious | $5,000 |
| Torah Academy for Girls Far Rockaway, NY | Religious | $1,000 |
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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 | $5,248,812 | $1,767,784 | $561,518 | $526,584 | 7 | $530,334 | $91,942 | $281,738 |
| 2024 | $4,042,546 | $1,617,944 | $472,135 | $433,185 | 11 | $442,811 | $54,893 | $197,261 |
| 2023 | $2,896,737 | $418,916 | $798,036 | $760,160 | 20 | $766,835 | $165,543 | $192,530 |
| 2022 | $3,275,857 | $263,527 | $775,950 | $720,016 | 18 | $720,016 | $145,531 | $192,808 |
| 2021 | $3,788,280 | $417,540 | $1,001,763 | $929,020 | 24 | $936,420 | $281,552 | $257,460 |
| 2020 | $4,372,503 | $197,416 | $1,096,504 | $1,050,600 | 20 | — | $79,012 | $250,422 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Seg Foundation reported a distributable amount of $282K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 7 grants totaling $526,584. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $250,000, with a median grant of $69,000. The largest grants were $250,000 to YESHIVA DARKEI TORAH, $100,000 to YESHIVA OHR HAMEIR, $86,584 to MISCELLANEOUS, and $69,000 to MOSDOS BOSTON OF LAKEWOOD. The listed purposes for all seven grants were religious.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists SAUL ELLIOT GOLDBAUM and CHANA GOLDBAUM as trustees.
The Seg Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Chana Goldbaum
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Saul Elliot Goldbaum
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 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.
Frequently asked questions about The Seg Foundation
How much does The Seg Foundation give each year?
The Seg Foundation gave $527K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $433K across 11 grants.
What is The Seg Foundation's typical grant size?
The Seg Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $69,000, and its average grant was $75,226, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Seg Foundation give grants?
The Seg Foundation gives mostly in New York: 87% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Jersey (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Far Rockaway, NY (2 grants) and Brooklyn, NY (2 grants).
Does The Seg Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on The Seg Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Religious" (7 grants).
Who are The Seg Foundation's largest grantees?
The Seg Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Yeshiva Darkei Torah ($250,000), Yeshiva Ohr Hameir ($100,000) and Mosdos Boston of Lakewood ($69,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 80% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Seg Foundation?
The Seg Foundation reported $5.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $530K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $282K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
How do I apply for a grant from The Seg Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 Seg Foundation's EIN?
The Seg Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-4909577. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Seg 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 23, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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