Esther and Otto Seligmann Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyCornwall, Vermont · EIN 22-3565747 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$1.7M
Organizations funded8
Typical grant$20,000
Total assets$2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $15,000 and $400,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
87% of grants went outside Vermont.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vermont Community Foundation | Middlebury, VT | General fund | $400,000 |
| Triangle Community Foundation | Research Triangle Park, NC | General fund | $400,000 |
| The National Philanthropic Trust | Jenkintown, PA | General fund | $400,000 |
| Nfs Fidelity Charitable Foundation | Boston, MA | General fund | $400,000 |
| Grand Teton National Park | Jackson, WY | General fund | $20,000 |
| American Dance Festival | Durham, NC | General fund | $19,305 |
| Round River Conservation Studies | Salt Lake City, UT | General fund | $15,000 |
| Dar a Luz Birth & Health Center | Los Ranchos de Albuque, NM | General fund | $15,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,669,305 | 8 |
| 2024 | $136,000 | 10 |
| 2023 | $123,815 | 5 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631349349101498
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 22-3565747
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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