Seligsohn Foundation
Invitation OnlyBala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania · EIN 23-2267682 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$3M
Organizations funded40
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$53.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $5,000.
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
45% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kohelet Yeshiva High School | Lower Merion, PA | Unrestricted | $2,100,000 |
| Yeshivat Chovevei Torah | Riverdale, NJ | Unrestricted | $350,000 |
| The Ventnor Shul Inc | Ventnor, NJ | Unrestricted | $225,000 |
| Philadelphia Legacy of Culture Trust | Philadelphia, PA | Unrestricted | $75,000 |
| Caskey Torah Academy | Wynnewood, PA | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Lower Merion Synagogue | Bala Cynwyd, PA | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Kosloff Torah Academy | Bala Cynwyd, PA | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Amit | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $18,000 |
| North Star | Sunderland, MA | Unrestricted | $18,000 |
| Institue for Advanced Study | Princeton, NJ | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Chabad-Lubavitch of Main Line | Merion, PA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Franklin Institute | Philadelphia, PA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Gan Israel Day Camp | Wynnewood, PA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia | Philadelphia, PA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Politz Day School | Cherry Hill, NJ | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Stand With US | Philadelphia, PA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Aish Philadelphia | Bala Cynwyd, PA | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Mercy Home for Boys and Girls | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| St Judes Childrens Research | Memphis, TN | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Golden Slipper Club & Charities | Bala Cynwyd, PA | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Masonic Charities | Elizabethtown, PA | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Jack M Barrack Hebrew Academy | Bryn Mawr, PA | Unrestricted | $1,800 |
| Philadelphia Community Kollel | Merion Station, PA | Unrestricted | $1,800 |
| Avanzar | Pleasantvillle, NJ | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Childrens Hospital Foundation | Philadelphia, PA | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Gorilla Foundation | Redwood, CA | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Jbi International | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Jewish National Fund | Philadelphia, PA | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| National Camps for Blind Children | Lincoln, NE | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Perelman Jewish Day School | Wynnewood, PA | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Red Cloud Indian School | Pine Ridge, SD | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Running Strong for American Indian Youth | Alexandria, VA | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| St Labre Indian School | Ashland, MT | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Trustees of the University of Pa | Philadelphia, PA | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Intl | Americus, GA | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Pcom Foundation | Philadelphia, PA | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Schuylkill Center | Philadelphia, PA | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Scleroderma Research Foundation | San Francisco, CA | Unrestricted | $500 |
| The Center for Inquiry | Amherst, NY | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Variety Club | Philadelphia, PA | Unrestricted | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,005,100 | 40 |
| 2023 | $4,052,060 | 39 |
| 2022 | $245,600 | 39 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Sep 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202612579349100006
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 23-2267682
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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