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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 23-2267682

Seligsohn Foundation

A private foundation in Bala Cynwyd, PA. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 40 grants and $3 million paid in grants.

Tax year 2024 (period ending Nov 30, 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. It still lists the details below.

Contact
Scott Seligsohn
PO Box 2800
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
(610) 664-0151
Form and materials
Letter
Deadlines
None
Restrictions
None

Assets and giving by year

8 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.
  • Tax year 2024

    $3,005,100

    Grants listed
    40
    Assets, end of year
    $53,399,005
  • Tax year 2023

    $4,052,060

    Grants listed
    39
    Assets, end of year
    $40,689,073
  • Tax year 2022

    $245,600

    Grants listed
    39
    Assets, end of year
    $35,277,212
  • Tax year 2021

    $218,100

    Grants listed
    39
    Assets, end of year
    $96,232
  • Tax year 2020

    $171,500

    Grants listed
    39
    Assets, end of year
    $96,232
  • Tax year 2019

    $175,500

    Grants listed
    39
    Assets, end of year
    $96,232
  • Tax year 2018

    $123,600

    Grants listed
    38
    Assets, end of year
    $96,232
  • Tax year 2017

    $108,000

    Grants listed
    38
    Assets, end of year
    $96,232

Grants paid in 2024

40 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Kohelet Yeshiva High SchoolMerion Sta, PA

    Unrestricted

    $2,100,000
  2. Yeshivat Chovevei TorahRiverdale, NJ

    Unrestricted

    $350,000
  3. The Ventnor Shul IncVentnor City, NJ

    Unrestricted

    $225,000
  4. Philadelphia Legacy of Culture TrustPhiladelphia, PA

    Unrestricted

    $75,000
  5. Caskey Torah AcademyWynnewood, PA

    Unrestricted

    $50,000
  6. Lower Merion SynagogueBala Cynwyd, PA

    Unrestricted

    $50,000
  7. Kosloff Torah AcademyBala Cynwyd, PA

    Unrestricted

    $50,000
  8. AmitNew York, NY

    Unrestricted

    $18,000
  9. North StarSunderland, MA

    Unrestricted

    $18,000
  10. Institue for Advanced StudyPrinceton, NJ

    Unrestricted

    $10,000
  11. Chabad-Lubavitch of Main LineMerion Sta, PA

    Unrestricted

    $5,000
  12. Franklin InstitutePhiladelphia, PA

    Unrestricted

    $5,000
  13. Gan Israel Day CampWynnewood, PA

    Unrestricted

    $5,000
  14. Jewish Federation of Greater PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia, PA

    Unrestricted

    $5,000
  15. Politz Day SchoolCherry Hill, NJ

    Unrestricted

    $5,000
  16. Stand with USPhiladelphia, PA

    Unrestricted

    $5,000
  17. Aish PhiladelphiaBala Cynwyd, PA

    Unrestricted

    $2,500
  18. Mercy Home for Boys and GirlsChicago, IL

    Unrestricted

    $2,500
  19. St Judes Childrens ResearchMemphis, TN

    Unrestricted

    $2,500
  20. Golden Slipper Club & CharitiesBala Cynwyd, PA

    Unrestricted

    $2,000
  21. Masonic CharitiesElizabethtown, PA

    Unrestricted

    $2,000
  22. Jack M Barrack Hebrew AcademyBryn Mawr, PA

    Unrestricted

    $1,800
  23. Philadelphia Community KollelMerion Sta, PA

    Unrestricted

    $1,800
  24. AvanzarPleasantvillle, NJ

    Unrestricted

    $1,000
  25. Childrens Hospital FoundationPhiladelphia, PA

    Unrestricted

    $1,000
  26. Gorilla FoundationRedwood, CA

    Unrestricted

    $1,000
  27. Jbi InternationalNew York, NY

    Unrestricted

    $1,000
  28. Jewish National FundRockville Ctr, NY

    Unrestricted

    $1,000
  29. National Camps for Blind ChildrenLincoln, NE

    Unrestricted

    $1,000
  30. Perelman Jewish Day SchoolWynnewood, PA

    Unrestricted

    $1,000
  31. Red Cloud Indian SchoolPine Ridge, SD

    Unrestricted

    $1,000
  32. Running Strong for American Indian YouthAlexandria, VA

    Unrestricted

    $1,000
  33. St Labre Indian SchoolAshland, MT

    Unrestricted

    $1,000
  34. Trustees of the University of PAPhiladelphia, PA

    Unrestricted

    $1,000
  35. Habitat for Humanity IntlAmericus, GA

    Unrestricted

    $500
  36. Pcom FoundationPhiladelphia, PA

    Unrestricted

    $500
  37. Schuylkill CenterPhiladelphia, PA

    Unrestricted

    $500
  38. Scleroderma Research FoundationSan Francisco, CA

    Unrestricted

    $500
  39. The Center for InquiryAmherst, NY

    Unrestricted

    $500
  40. Variety ClubPhiladelphia, PA

    Unrestricted

    $500

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Education1 grant $2,100,00089% of the total
  2. Religion3 grants $231,80010% of the total
  3. Arts and culture2 grants $5,500<1% of the total
  4. Philanthropy and grantmaking1 grant $5,000<1% of the total
  5. Community development1 grant $2,000<1% of the total
  6. Human services2 grants $2,000<1% of the total
  7. 3 other causes3 grants $2,500<1% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Pennsylvania22 grants $2,365,600
  2. New Jersey5 grants $591,000
  3. New York3 grants $19,500
  4. Massachusetts1 grant $18,000
  5. Illinois1 grant $2,500
  6. Tennessee1 grant $2,500
  7. California2 grants $1,500
  8. Montana1 grant $1,000
  9. Nebraska1 grant $1,000
  10. South Dakota1 grant $1,000

Officers, directors and trustees

2 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Scott SeligsohnTRUSTEE/DIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Lori S RubensteinTRUSTEE/DIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0

The return

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