The Seltzer Hertzig Foundationinc
The Seltzer Hertzig Foundationinc is a private foundation based in Roslyn Heights, New York. In its 2025 filing, it reported 66 grants totaling $93,686 to organizations including synagogues, Jewish community organizations, a university, and charities working in areas such as disability services, cancer support, and health care.
The Seltzer Hertzig Foundationinc at a glance
In short: The Seltzer Hertzig Foundationinc gave $94K across 66 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), mostly in New York. 23% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $93,686
- -0.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 66
- -17.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,419
- +21.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $200
- Total assets
- $852,638
- +12.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 23% first-time grantees (15 of 66, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New York (78% 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 Seltzer Hertzig Foundationinc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
-
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Its filing says to contact Stephen Seltzer and submit correspondence setting forth programs for charitable purposes. It states that giving is not restricted to preselected organizations and that there are no restrictions on grants or awards.
- Review Cycle
- No submission deadlines.
- Deadline
- No submission deadlines.
- Contact
Application contact: Stephen Seltzer
Mailing address: 19 Midland Road, Roslyn Heights, NY 11577
Phone: (516) 935-3600
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Seltzer Hertzig Foundationinc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was American Friends of Magen David ($29K). Together the top 10 received $73K.
Grant Size Distribution
412 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 412 grants of 412 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 78% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York and 14% to recipients in Pennsylvania. The remaining reported shares were New Jersey (3%), Florida (2%), and Maryland (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 66 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Seltzer Hertzig Foundationinc open to new grantees?
23%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 15 of 66 grantees (23%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $339; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $200 first-time, $250 repeat.
- 67% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 25% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 106% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $14K (2020) to $94K (2024). In 2025 it made 66 grants totaling $94K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Friends of Magen David New York, NY | General Support | $29,250 |
| Lehigh University Bethlehem, PA | General Support | $10,500 |
| Temple Beth Sholom Roslyn Heights, NY | General Support | $8,800 |
| Westchester Jewish Center Mamaroneck, NY | General Support | $5,000 |
| United Jewish Appeal Syosset, NY | General Support | $4,800 |
| Bnos Menachem School Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $4,300 |
| Sharei Tikvah Synagogue Scarsdale, NY | General Support | $3,500 |
| Israel Guide Dog Center Warrington, PA | General Support | $2,500 |
| Westchester Jewish Council West Harrison, NY | General Support | $2,500 |
| Fidf New York, NY | General Support | $2,300 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $852,638 | $194,779 | $101,714 | $93,686 | 66 | $97,936 | $191,001 | $92,506 |
| 2024 | $759,573 | $203,479 | $107,472 | $93,756 | 80 | $104,057 | $200,064 | $88,188 |
| 2023 | $663,566 | $140,473 | $67,257 | $56,495 | 92 | $65,322 | $138,538 | $66,669 |
| 2022 | $497,977 | $63,354 | $90,110 | $75,205 | 99 | $89,061 | $62,305 | $64,651 |
| 2021 | $524,733 | $55,506 | $53,178 | $45,642 | 75 | $51,550 | $53,878 | $64,002 |
| 2020 | $522,405 | $35,460 | $18,197 | $13,545 | 23 | — | $34,463 | $23,482 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Seltzer Hertzig Foundationinc reported a distributable amount of $93K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, Lehigh University describes its goal as advancing learning through teaching, research, and service. The Westchester Jewish Council says it works to support Jewish community life in Westchester County, while the Ed Lucas Foundation says it raises funds and awareness for organizations serving blind and visually impaired people and charities benefiting people with other disabilities. Other 2025 recipients include the American Cancer Society, which describes work in cancer advocacy, research, and patient support, and Northwell Health, which describes a commitment to clinical care, health education, biomedical research, and community care.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 66 grants totaling $93,686. Grant amounts ranged from $90 to $29,250, with a median of $200. Among the largest awards were $29,250 to American Friends of Magen David, $10,500 to Lehigh University, $8,800 to Temple Beth Sholom, and $5,000 to Westchester Jewish Center. Each was listed for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Stephen Seltzer as president, Sandra Seltzer as secretary, and Clifford Seltzer as treasurer.
The Seltzer Hertzig Foundationinc is led by Stephen Seltzer, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Stephen Seltzer
President
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Clifford Seltzer
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sandra Seltzer
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Hertzig Foundationinc
How much does The Seltzer Hertzig Foundationinc give each year?
The Seltzer Hertzig Foundationinc gave $94K across 66 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $94K across 80 grants.
What is The Seltzer Hertzig Foundationinc's typical grant size?
The Seltzer Hertzig Foundationinc's median grant in 2025 was $200, and its average grant was $1,419, across 66 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Seltzer Hertzig Foundationinc that year got $339 on average.
Where does The Seltzer Hertzig Foundationinc give grants?
The Seltzer Hertzig Foundationinc gives mostly in New York: 78% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Pennsylvania (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (20 grants), Brooklyn, NY (4 grants), Washington, DC (4 grants) and Boca Raton, FL (3 grants).
Does The Seltzer Hertzig Foundationinc give general operating support?
Yes: 98% of The Seltzer Hertzig Foundationinc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (65 of 66) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Seltzer Hertzig Foundationinc's largest grantees?
The Seltzer Hertzig Foundationinc's largest 2025 grantees include American Friends of Magen David ($29,250), Lehigh University ($10,500) and Temple Beth Sholom ($8,800), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Seltzer Hertzig Foundationinc?
The Seltzer Hertzig Foundationinc reported $853K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $98K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $93K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Seltzer Hertzig Foundationinc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, Lehigh University describes its goal as advancing learning through teaching, research, and service. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Seltzer Hertzig Foundationinc?
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Seltzer Hertzig Foundationinc's EIN?
The Seltzer Hertzig Foundationinc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 11-3406238. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Seltzer Hertzig Foundationinc accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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