The Selig Foundation Inc
The Selig Foundation Inc is a private foundation established in 1968, based in Atlanta, Georgia. The foundation operates as a family foundation with a broad philanthropic mission supporting nonprofit organizations across multiple sectors and geographic regions.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$131K
+261.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.0M
-19.4% YoY
Grant Count
74
-3.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$14K
-16.2% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation gives primarily for:
- Jewish organizations and federated giving programs
- Arts and culture
- Education
- Health associations
- Social services
The foundation indicates openness to general philanthropic purposes and does not restrict itself to a single subject area.
Grantmaking
The foundation provides general operating support and project support to eligible organizations.
Grant Range
$15 to $435,050
Average Grant
Varies by recipient
Review Cycle
are not detailed in available sources.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation funds initiatives across multiple U.S. states and cities, with particular activity in:
- Georgia (primary focus, especially Atlanta area)
- New York
- Virginia
The foundation also supports organizations in major urban centers including Los Angeles and Chicago.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 2024:
- Total assets: $130,934
- Total revenues: $1,138,000
- Total expenses: $1,043,320
- Total grants, contributions: $1,125,000
- Number of employees: 0
Year-over-Year Change (2023-2024):
- Grants and contributions decreased 8.2% from $1,225,000 (2023) to $1,125,000 (2024)
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $130,934 | $36,254 | $106,733 |
| Revenue | $1,138,000 | $1,225,000 | $960,000 |
| Expenses | $1,043,320 | $1,295,479 | $880,454 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,043,300 | $1,295,041 | $879,835 |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | $6,031 | $2,526 | $4,081 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- S. Stephen Selig III – President (serves without compensation)
- Cathy Selig – Treasurer (serves without compensation)
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| S STEPHEN SELIG III | PRESIDENT | — | — |
| CATHY SELIG | TREASURER | — | — |
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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