The Seltzer Family Foundation
The Seltzer Family Foundation is a public charity based in New York, NY. Formed in 1994, it supports the charitable purposes of UJA-Federation of New York through grants to UJA-Federation and other tax-exempt organizations, and reports investment in New York Jewish Institutions Investment Fund, LLC.
The Seltzer Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Seltzer Family Foundation gave $201K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $20K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $200,700
- +0.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +11.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $20,070
- -9.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $9,250
- Total assets
- $5,625,606
- +4.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (90% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to The Seltzer Family Foundation
- Contact
Mailing address: Uja-Fed Of Ny 130 E 59Th St 1061, New York, NY 10022-1302
Phone: (212) 836-1755
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Seltzer Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was UJA-Federation of New York ($90K). Together the top 10 received $201K.
Grant Size Distribution
31 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 26 grants of 31 (84%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 90% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York and 10% to recipients in New Jersey.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Seltzer Family Foundation gives
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $105K (2022) to $201K (2025). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $201K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UJA-Federation of New York New York, NY | Grant to Supported Organization | $90,000 |
| Chai Lifeline New York, NY | For General Charitable Purposes | $35,000 |
| American Committee for Ahavas Torah Brooklyn, NY | For General Charitable Purposes | $18,000 |
| Young Israel of Lawrence-Cedarhurst Cedarhurst, NY | For General Charitable Purposes | $13,600 |
| American Friends of Shalva New York, NY | For General Charitable Purposes | $10,000 |
| The Beach Minyan at the Summer Shul Englewood, NJ | For General Charitable Purposes | $8,500 |
| Hebrew Academy of Long Beach Cedarhurst, NY | For General Charitable Purposes | $7,200 |
| The Hampton Synagogue West Hampton Beach, NY | For General Charitable Purposes | $6,800 |
| Yeshiva of North Jersey River Edge, NJ | For General Charitable Purposes | $6,100 |
| Israel Special Kids Fund Teaneck, NJ | For General Charitable Purposes | $5,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,625,606 | $130,145 | $281,089 | $200,700 | 10 | $130,145 |
| 2024 | $5,366,684 | $43,063 | $258,595 | $200,500 | 9 | $43,063 |
| 2023 | $5,062,456 | $135,608 | $183,274 | $130,700 | 6 | $135,608 |
| 2022 | $4,734,644 | $357,050 | $204,480 | $105,000 | 2 | $357,050 |
| 2021 | $5,816,451 | $287,502 | $176,485 | $111,000 | 4 | $287,502 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation states that its mission is to support the mission of UJA-Federation of New York. Its filing describes grants to UJA-Federation and other tax-exempt organizations in furtherance of UJA-Federation’s charitable purposes.
Its 2025 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. Chai Lifeline describes itself as providing social, emotional, financial, and practical assistance to children, families, and communities facing illness, crisis, or loss. Yeshiva of North Jersey describes itself as a Jewish day school serving students from nursery through eighth grade. Israel Special Kids Fund says its mission is to improve the quality of life of disabled and seriously ill children.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 10 grants totaling $200,700. Grant amounts ranged from $5,500 to $90,000, with a median of $9,250.
The largest reported grants were $90,000 to UJA-Federation of New York, $35,000 to Chai Lifeline, $18,000 to American Committee for Ahavas Torah, and $13,600 to Young Israel of Lawrence-Cedarhurst. Other recipients included American Friends of Shalva ($10,000), The Beach Minyan at the Summer Shul ($8,500), Hebrew Academy of Long Beach ($7,200), The Hampton Synagogue ($6,800), Yeshiva of North Jersey ($6,100), and Israel Special Kids Fund ($5,500).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Reuben Seltzer as president and trustee. It lists Stuart Tauber, Stanley Baumblatt, Richard L Kay, and David Seltzer as trustees; Baumblatt is also listed as secretary and treasurer.
The Seltzer Family Foundation is led by Reuben Seltzer, President & Trustee on every filing since 2021; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Reuben Seltzer
President & Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
David Seltzer
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Richard L. Kay
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Stanley Baumblatt
Secretary, Treasurer & Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stuart Tauber
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Seltzer Family Foundation
How much does The Seltzer Family Foundation give each year?
The Seltzer Family Foundation gave $201K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $201K across 9 grants.
What is The Seltzer Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Seltzer Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $9,250, and its average grant was $20,070, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does The Seltzer Family Foundation give grants?
The Seltzer Family Foundation gives mostly in New York: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Jersey (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (3 grants) and Cedarhurst, NY (2 grants).
Does The Seltzer Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 90% of The Seltzer Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Who are The Seltzer Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Seltzer Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include UJA-Federation of New York ($90,000), Chai Lifeline ($35,000) and American Committee for Ahavas Torah ($18,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 71% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Seltzer Family Foundation?
The Seltzer Family Foundation reported $5.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $130K.
What does The Seltzer Family Foundation fund?
The foundation states that its mission is to support the mission of UJA-Federation of New York. Its filing describes grants to UJA-Federation and other tax-exempt organizations in furtherance of UJA-Federation’s charitable purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Seltzer Family Foundation?
The Seltzer Family Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is The Seltzer Family Foundation's EIN?
The Seltzer Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3799971. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 12, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 10, 2023)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 8, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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