The Seidenfeld Family Foundation
The Seidenfeld Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Brooklyn, New York. Its reported 2022 grants supported organizations whose stated missions include religious and secular education, support for educational institutions, assistance to indigent families, and community services for people experiencing crisis or tragedy.
The Seidenfeld Family Foundation at a glance
- Total assets
- $3,525
- +5407.8% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $272,720
- +26.7% vs 2023
- Qualifying distributions (2024)
- $268,413
- +27.0% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $269,259
- +26.9% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Seidenfeld Family Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. No application process or materials are specified.
- Contact
Mailing address: 5807 12Th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11219
Phone: (718) 972-1002
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Seidenfeld Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
39 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 39 grants of 39 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The listed 2022 grantees are located in Brooklyn, New York, and Lakewood, New Jersey. American Friends of Orchot Torah describes supporting an educational institution in Israel as well as institutions in the U.S. and Israel.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
How The Seidenfeld Family Foundation gives
- 38% of 2022 grantees were also funded in 2021. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2022). 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 2021 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $118K (2021) to $160K (2022). In 2022 it made 26 grants totaling $160K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Yeshiva Nachlei Torah Inc Lakewood, NJ | Charitable | $27,700 |
| Cong Ohr Yechezkel Brooklyn, NY | Charitable | $26,300 |
| Cong Beth Jacob Brooklyn, NY | Charitable | $18,237 |
| Shekel Hakodesh New Square, NY | Charitable | $15,000 |
| American Friends of Orchot Torah Brooklyn, NY | Charitable | $12,500 |
| Bais Tova Lakewood, NJ | Charitable | $9,500 |
| Various Community Org Under 360 Brooklyn, NY | Charitable | $8,710 |
| Chesed L'avraham Brooklyn, NY | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Congregation Bais Yisroel of Boro P Brooklyn, NY | Charitable | $4,900 |
| Kollel Mateh Efraim Brooklyn, NY | Charitable | $4,160 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,525 | $272,720 | $269,259 | — | — | $268,413 | $88 |
| 2023 | $64 | $215,300 | $212,255 | — | — | $211,288 | — |
| 2022 | $-2,980 | $141,000 | $160,897 | $160,038 | 26 | $160,038 | $343 |
| 2021 | $16,916 | $135,750 | $118,701 | $117,811 | 13 | $117,811 | $413 |
| 2020 | $-133 | $102,500 | $104,944 | — | — | — | $54 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Seidenfeld Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $88 for 2024 — 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 foundation mission is stated. The 2022 grantees listed here include educational and charitable organizations. Yeshiva Nachlei Torah Inc describes its mission as operating a preschool and elementary school providing religious and secular education; Bais Tova Inc describes its mission as operating a parochial elementary and high school. American Friends of Orchot Torah says it provides financial support to Yeshivat Orchot Torah in Israel and to other educational institutions of higher learning in the U.S. and Israel. Kupas Chaim Levi Inc says it distributes charitable contributions to indigent families, while Misaskim Corp describes providing community services to people experiencing crisis or tragedy.
Grantmaking
The foundation reported 26 grants totaling $160,038 in 2022. It reported no grants in 2023 or 2024. Among its 2022 grants, Yeshiva Nachlei Torah Inc received $27,700, American Friends of Orchot Torah received $12,500, Bais Tova Inc received $9,500, Kupas Chaim Levi Inc received $4,025, Friends of Zichron Meir Inc received $3,500, and Misaskim Corp received $1,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Norman Seidenfeld is listed as a trustee.
The Seidenfeld Family Foundation is led by Norman Seidenfeld, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Norman Seidenfeld
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Seidenfeld Family Foundation
How large is The Seidenfeld Family Foundation?
The Seidenfeld Family Foundation reported $4K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $268K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $88 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Seidenfeld Family Foundation fund?
No foundation mission is stated. The 2022 grantees listed here include educational and charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Seidenfeld Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does The Seidenfeld Family Foundation make grants?
The listed 2022 grantees are located in Brooklyn, New York, and Lakewood, New Jersey. American Friends of Orchot Torah describes supporting an educational institution in Israel as well as institutions in the U.S. and Israel.
What is The Seidenfeld Family Foundation's EIN?
The Seidenfeld Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 11-6465379. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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