The Selig Foundation Inc
The Selig Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Atlanta, Georgia. Its 2025 filing reports 68 grants totaling $1,171,370. The listed recipients include organizations in Jewish communal life, education, arts and culture, health, and social services; those categories describe the recipients and do not constitute a stated foundation mission.
The Selig Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Selig Foundation Inc gave $1.2M across 68 grants in 2025 (avg $17K), mostly in Georgia. 28% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,171,370
- +12.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 68
- -8.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $17,226
- +22.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,125
- Total assets
- $319,509
- +144.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 28% first-time grantees (19 of 68, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Georgia (85% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Selig Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It instructs applicants to submit applications in writing, stating the amount and purpose of the request. It lists no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: S Stephen Selig Iii
Mailing address: 1100 Spring Street Nw Ste 550, Atlanta, GA 30309
Phone: (404) 876-5511
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Selig Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Jewish Federation of Greater ($394K). Together the top 10 received $1000K.
Grant Size Distribution
353 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 337 grants of 353 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, Georgia recipients received 85% of grant dollars. The remaining reported shares were Illinois, 6%; District of Columbia, 5%; New York, 4%; and New Jersey, 0%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 68 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Selig Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
28%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 19 of 68 grantees (28%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $11K; repeat grants $20K. How we count
Medians: $250 first-time, $5K repeat.
- 62% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 33% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $880K (2022) to $1.3M (2023). In 2025 it made 68 grants totaling $1.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta, GA | General | $393,650 |
| HUB404 Conservancy Inc Atlanta, GA | General | $200,000 |
| University of Georgia Foundation Athens, GA | General | $157,600 |
| American Jewish Committee Chicago, IL | General | $65,250 |
| American Israel Education Foundation Washington, DC | General | $50,300 |
| The Temple Atlanta, GA | General | $47,400 |
| Birthright Israel Foundation New York, NY | General | $25,000 |
| Weber School Atlanta, GA | General | $22,500 |
| Wodruff Arts Center Atlanta, GA | General | $20,000 |
| Ron Clark Academy Atlanta, GA | General | $18,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $319,509 | $1,360,000 | $1,171,425 | $1,171,370 | 68 | $1,171,370 | $5,771 |
| 2024 | $130,934 | $1,138,000 | $1,043,320 | $1,043,300 | 74 | $1,043,300 | $6,031 |
| 2023 | $36,254 | $1,225,000 | $1,295,479 | $1,295,041 | 77 | $1,295,041 | $2,526 |
| 2022 | $106,733 | $960,000 | $880,454 | $879,835 | 73 | $879,835 | $4,081 |
| 2021 | $27,187 | $950,000 | $927,943 | $893,641 | 61 | $893,641 | $3,138 |
| 2020 | $8,278 | $840,000 | $894,478 | $894,478 | 67 | — | $3,952 |
| 2019 | $62,756 | $835,000 | $886,158 | $884,358 | 80 | — | $3,812 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Selig Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $6K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s own filing does not state a mission. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations whose own descriptions cover a range of activities. For example, HUB404 Conservancy says it is developing an elevated park in Atlanta, while Ron Clark Academy describes itself as a nonprofit middle school promoting innovation and energetic teaching. Camp Twin Lakes says it provides recreational and educational programs for campers facing serious illness, disabilities, and other challenges. Jewish Home Life Communities describes providing care and services for elderly and disabled people consistent with Jewish values.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 68 grants totaling $1,171,370. Grants ranged from $50 to $393,650, with a median of $2,125. Its largest listed grants were $393,650 to Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta, $200,000 to HUB404 Conservancy, $157,600 to the University of Georgia Foundation, $65,250 to American Jewish Committee, and $50,300 to American Israel Education Foundation. The filing lists each of these grants as for “general” purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists S Stephen Selig III as president and Cathy Selig as treasurer.
The Selig Foundation Inc is led by S. Stephen Selig III, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
S. Stephen Selig III
President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Cathy Selig
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Selig Foundation Inc
How much does The Selig Foundation Inc give each year?
The Selig Foundation Inc gave $1.2M across 68 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.0M across 74 grants.
What is The Selig Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Selig Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $2,125, and its average grant was $17,226, across 68 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Selig Foundation Inc that year got $11K on average.
Where does The Selig Foundation Inc give grants?
The Selig Foundation Inc gives mostly in Georgia: 85% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Illinois (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Atlanta, GA (43 grants), New York, NY (6 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does The Selig Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Selig Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (68 of 68) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Selig Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Selig Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Jewish Federation of Greater ($393,650), HUB404 Conservancy Inc ($200,000) and University of Georgia Foundation ($157,600), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 64% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Selig Foundation Inc?
The Selig Foundation Inc reported $320K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $6K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Selig Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s own filing does not state a mission. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations whose own descriptions cover a range of activities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Selig Foundation Inc?
The filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Selig Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Selig Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-6074209. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 7, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). The Selig Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-selig-foundation-inc-morg_0e6bbadfebc446aa83afd39f9c6bc9ad
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