The Selective Insurance Group Foundation
The Selective Insurance Group Foundation is a private foundation, based in Branchville, NJ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $270K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $759K.
The Selective Insurance Group Foundation at a glance
In short: The Selective Insurance Group Foundation gave $759K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $759K), mostly in Delaware. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $758,804
- -21.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $758,804
- -21.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $758,804
- Total assets
- $270,220
- +662.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Delaware (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Selective Insurance Group Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was American Online Giving Foundation Inc ($759K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $500K–1M range: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The Selective Insurance Group Foundation gives
- Giving grew 40% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $542K (2021) to $964K (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $759K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE | General Donation | $758,804 |
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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 | $270,220 | $1,000,000 | $763,444 | $758,804 | 1 | $758,804 | $10,181 |
| 2023 | $35,425 | $10,000 | $967,942 | $964,070 | 1 | $964,070 | $23,897 |
| 2022 | $997,816 | $259,000 | $714,887 | $710,870 | 1 | $710,870 | $54,018 |
| 2021 | $1,449,373 | $1,262,100 | $545,475 | $542,291 | 1 | $542,291 | $40,187 |
| 2020 | $734,248 | $500,000 | $659,743 | $656,765 | 1 | — | $23,811 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Selective Insurance Group Foundation reported a distributable amount of $10K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Selective Insurance Group Foundation is led by Michael H Lanza, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Michael H Lanza
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Chalina Acosta
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Valerie Sparks
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Jamie M Beal
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Robyn P Turner
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Brad B Wilson
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Mark A Wilcox (2020–2023) — Director
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 Selective Insurance Group Foundation
How much does The Selective Insurance Group Foundation give each year?
The Selective Insurance Group Foundation gave $759K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $964K across 1 grant.
How large is The Selective Insurance Group Foundation?
The Selective Insurance Group Foundation reported $270K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $759K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $10K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does The Selective Insurance Group Foundation operate?
The Selective Insurance Group Foundation has awarded grants in Delaware, New Jersey.
What is The Selective Insurance Group Foundation's EIN?
The Selective Insurance Group Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-3539039. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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