The Seligman Family Foundation
The Seligman Family Foundation is a private foundation established in 1991 and located in Southfield, Michigan. The organization holds 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status and has been recognized as tax-exempt since June 1992. It operates as a family foundation with no employees.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.3M
-17.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$450K
+108.2% YoY
Grant Count
40
+100.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$11K
+4.1% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation gives primarily to museums and Jewish federated giving programs. The foundation makes charitable grants without restrictions to a variety of organizations.
Grantmaking
The foundation made 20 grants in 2023 with a median grant size of $6,300 and a maximum grant of $30,000. In 2024, the foundation made approximately 28 grants totaling $282,665 (with an additional 25+ grants noted in available data).
Grant Range
of $6,300 and a maximum grant of $30,000. In 2024, the foundation made approximately 28 grants totaling $282,665 (with an additional 25+ grants noted in available data).
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation's grantmaking focuses primarily on Michigan, New York, and California.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets and Revenue
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,271,161 | $1.55M |
| Total Revenue | $193,599 | $109,483 |
| Total Expenses | $467,843 | $229,621 |
| Total Liabilities | — | $0 |
Investment Income
In 2024, the foundation reported investment income and dividends of $23,434 (compared to $26,100 in 2023).
Distributions
The foundation distributed approximately $216,000 in grants in 2023 and $450,165 in total giving in 2024.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,271,161 | $1,545,405 | $1,665,543 |
| Revenue | $193,599 | $109,483 | $21,670 |
| Expenses | $467,843 | $229,621 | $426,056 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $450,165 | $216,182 | $413,423 |
| Net Investment Income | $184,490 | $100,929 | $29,074 |
| Distributable Amount | $88,806 | $84,448 | $102,891 |
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
200 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
Officers and Trustees (as of 2023):
- Scott Seligman, President & Trustee
- Sandra Seligman, Secretary & Trustee
- Stephanie M. Zimmerman, Trustee
All officers serve without compensation.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SCOTT SELIGMAN | PRESIDENT & TRUSTEE | — | — |
| SANDRA SELIGMAN | SECRETARY & TRUSTEE | — | — |
| STEPHANIE M ZIMMERMAN | TRUSTEE | — | — |
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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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