Judith L Seltz Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Judith L Seltz Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in San Diego, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $372,491 in 24 grants; the typical grant was $8,750 and the largest $100,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$372,491
- Number of grants24
- Typical grant$8,750
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$4.8 million
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2025 was up from $285,706 the year before.
29% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $229,377 | 17 | $4.9 million |
| 2024 | $285,706 | 24 | $4.9 million |
| 2025 | $372,491 | 24 | $4.8 million |
How to apply
Judith L Seltz Charitable Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Judith L Seltz Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 7 | $196,291 |
| New York | 6 | $65,200 |
| Texas | 1 | $30,000 |
| Oregon | 3 | $20,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $15,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $10,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $10,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $7,500 |
| New Mexico | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Serving Seniors | To aid donee organizations in carrying out their exempt functions | $100,000 |
| Jewish Family Services of San Diego | To aid donee organizations in carrying out their exempt functions | $50,000 |
| Vecina | To aid donee organizations in carrying out their exempt functions | $30,000 |
| Big Table | To aid donee organizations in carrying out their exempt functions | $16,291 |
| Dorot | To aid donee organizations in carrying out their exempt functions | $15,000 |
| Gift of Life Bone Marrow Registry | To aid donee organizations in carrying out their exempt functions | $15,000 |
| Paws New York | To aid donee organizations in carrying out their exempt functions | $15,000 |
| Ramapo for Children | To aid donee organizations in carrying out their exempt functions | $15,000 |
| Do Something Now | To aid donee organizations in carrying out their exempt functions | $10,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | To aid donee organizations in carrying out their exempt functions | $10,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | To aid donee organizations in carrying out their exempt functions | $10,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | To aid donee organizations in carrying out their exempt functions | $10,000 |
| Chabad of Port Washington | To aid donee organizations in carrying out their exempt functions | $7,500 |
| Solomon Schecter Day School of Li | To aid donee organizations in carrying out their exempt functions | $7,500 |
| The Benson Tech Foundation | To aid donee organizations in carrying out their exempt functions | $7,500 |
| The Oregon Community Foundation | To aid donee organizations in carrying out their exempt functions | $7,500 |
| Women of Worth | To aid donee organizations in carrying out their exempt functions | $7,500 |
| Siskiyou Humane Society | To aid donee organizations in carrying out their exempt functions | $7,500 |
| Culture All | To aid donee organizations in carrying out their exempt functions | $7,500 |
| San Diego Foundation Fund 7211 | To aid donee organizations in carrying out their exempt functions | $5,200 |
| Swan Songs | To aid donee organizations in carrying out their exempt functions | $5,000 |
| Arawak Inc | To aid donee organizations in carrying out their exempt functions | $5,000 |
| Friends of the Mt Shasta Avalanche Center | To aid donee organizations in carrying out their exempt functions | $5,000 |
| Engineers Without Borders USA | To aid donee organizations in carrying out their exempt functions | $3,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Roy Katzen
Questions people ask
Does Judith L Seltz Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Judith L Seltz Charitable Foundation give?
$372,491 in tax year 2025, across 24 grants, with a typical grant of $8,750.
Who runs Judith L Seltz Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Roy Katzen (Trustee).
What does Judith L Seltz Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and youth programs.