Seidman Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Seidman Family Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $216,500 in 124 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $29,500. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$216,500
- Number of grants124
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$29,500
- Assets$4.8 million
- New grantees34%
Giving in 2024 was down from $616,500 the year before.
34% of its 2024 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 | $616,500 | 121 | $4.8 million |
| 2024 | $216,500 | 124 | $4.8 million |
How to apply
Seidman Family 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 Seidman Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 25 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 27 | $49,000 |
| New York | 8 | $38,000 |
| Vermont | 16 | $22,500 |
| California | 22 | $18,800 |
| Georgia | 3 | $13,500 |
| Nevada | 3 | $12,500 |
| Montana | 11 | $10,000 |
| Virginia | 3 | $8,500 |
| New Mexico | 3 | $7,000 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $6,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georges Malaika Foundation Incorporated | General & Unrestricted | $29,500 |
| A Lady Named Pearl Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $12,000 |
| Fresh Start Refugee Assistance Center | General & Unrestricted | $7,000 |
| Save Protect Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $7,000 |
| Community Foundation of Sarasota County Inc | Suncoast Disaster Recovery Fund | $5,000 |
| Los Alamos National Laboratory Foundation | Tracy H Seidman/Wagon Mound Schools permanent endowment | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Northern New England | General & Unrestricted | $4,500 |
| Academy at Glengary Inc | General & Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Channel 5 Public Broadcasting Inc | General & Unrestricted | $3,500 |
| International Rescue Committee Inc | General & Unrestricted | $3,500 |
| Kellogg Hubbard Library | General & Unrestricted | $3,500 |
| Burning Man Project | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Child Mind Institute Inc | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Hounds 4 Heroes | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Second Stride Inc | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Sudan Relief Fund Inc | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Vermont Community Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Mi Casa International | General & Unrestricted | $2,700 |
| Earth League International | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Moses West Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| All Faiths Food Bank Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Children First Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Face Autism | Dynasty Stars program | $2,000 |
| Face Autism | Dynasty Stars Dance Program Scholarship Fund | $2,000 |
| Fernley High School Music Boosters | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Governors Institutes of Vermont | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Illyrian Symphony Orchestra | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Jazz Club of Sarasota Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Labrador Retriever Rescue of Florida Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Library Foundation for Sarasota County Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Medecins Sans Frontieres USA Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Msi US | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Red Lodge Area Community Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Sarasota Ballet of Florida Inc | Dance Next Generation Scholarship Fund | $2,000 |
| Sarasota Contemporary Dance Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| SRQ Strong Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Streets of Paradise Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| The Florida Center for Early Childhood Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| The Sarasota Cuban Ballet School Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Transition Sarasota Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Mariah Carlsen
- Jediah Cirigliano-Seidman
- Corey Harrower
- B Thomas Seidman
- Francis Andrew Seidman
- Nancy C Seidman
- Sarah Seidman
- Keaton Williams
- Margaret Williams
Questions people ask
Does Seidman Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Seidman Family Foundation give?
$216,500 in tax year 2024, across 124 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Seidman Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Mariah Carlsen (Trustee, VP), Jediah Cirigliano-Seidman (Trustee), Corey Harrower (Trustee, Treas) and B Thomas Seidman (Trustee) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does Seidman Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, human services and arts and culture.