Robert Saligman Charitable Trust
Invitation OnlyBala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania · EIN 23-6875203 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$872K
Organizations funded20
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$20.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $75,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
20% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utah Film Center | Salt Lake City, UT | Matan ben moreh's film class of 2003 | $135,000 |
| Your Agency Incorporated | Philadelphia, PA | Ministry of awe | $125,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia | Philadelphia, PA | Emergency fund, atidim, israel office, saligman early childhood center | $101,000 |
| Jack M Barrack Hebrew Academy | Bryn Mawr, PA | For the robert saligman middle school | $100,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia | Philadelphia, PA | For education associate position | $94,000 |
| Philadelphia Museum of Art | Philadelphia, PA | General funds | $75,000 |
| Fundable | Powell, OH | General funds | $35,000 |
| Jewish Communities of Vermont | Burlington, VT | Pj library of vermont | $35,000 |
| Project Home | Philadelphia, PA | General funds | $35,000 |
| Jefferson Hospital Foundation | Philadelphia, PA | Hansjorg wyss wellness center | $30,000 |
| Federation Housing | Philadelphia, PA | General funds | $25,000 |
| Mural Arts | Philadelphia, PA | Wall ball | $20,000 |
| Sega School | Newtonville, MA | Endowment fund | $20,000 |
| Kaiserman Jewish Community Center | Wynnewood, PA | General funds | $10,000 |
| Perelman Jewish Day School | Wynnewood, PA | Annual gala | $10,000 |
| Sunday Love Project | Philadelphia, PA | General funds | $10,000 |
| Fringearts | Philadelphia, PA | Support the transition fund by sponsoring fringegala | $5,000 |
| Inliquid | Philadelphia, PA | Supports costs associated with 25th anniversery benefit fundraiser and auction | $2,500 |
| Philadelphia Film Society | Philadelphia, PA | Film festival | $2,500 |
| Rock School for Dance Education | Philadelphia, PA | General funds | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $872,500 | 20 |
| 2023 | $914,500 | 19 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 9, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202521299349102982
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 23-6875203
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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