The Selene Project Inc
The Selene Project Inc is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 2 grants totaling $30K.
The Selene Project Inc at a glance
In short: The Selene Project Inc gave $30K across 2 grants in 2023 (avg $15K), mostly in New York. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $29,944
- Grants made (2023)
- 2
- Average grant
- $14,972
- Median grant
- $14,972
- Primary geography
- New York (50% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who The Selene Project Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Endeavor Therapeutic Horsemanship Inc ($15K). Together the top 2 received $30K.
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 4 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Selene Project Inc gives
- Giving grew 499% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2020) to $30K (2023). In 2023 it made 2 grants totaling $30K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Endeavor Therapeutic Horsemanship Inc Bedford Corners, NY | Operational Support | $14,972 |
| Saddle Up and Read Wendell, NC | Operational Support | $14,972 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | — | $29,944 | $29,944 | 2 | $29,944 | $873 |
| 2022 | $29,944 | — | $17,363 | — | — | $17,363 | $1,840 |
| 2021 | $47,307 | — | $7,512 | — | — | $7,512 | $2,489 |
| 2020 | $54,819 | $43,173 | $13,331 | $5,000 | 2 | — | $2,104 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Selene Project Inc reported a distributable amount of $873 for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Selene Project Inc is led by Stephanie Riggio Bulger, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Stephanie Riggio Bulger
President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alfred A Gray Jr.
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ron Davis
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Louise Riggio
Treasurer & Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Maria Florez
CFO
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Selene Project Inc
How much does The Selene Project Inc give each year?
The Selene Project Inc gave $30K across 2 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is The Selene Project Inc?
The Selene Project Inc is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in New York, NY.
Where does The Selene Project Inc operate?
The Selene Project Inc has awarded grants in North Carolina, New York.
How much is The Selene Project Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, The Selene Project Inc reported a distributable amount of $873 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Selene Project Inc's EIN?
The Selene Project Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-3537243. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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