Gottsegen Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Gottsegen Family Foundation is a private foundation in Palm Beach, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $181,670 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $55,000. 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$181,670
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$55,000
- Assets$3.9 million
- New grantees41%
Giving in 2025 was down from $232,837 the year before.
41% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $183,062 | 12 | $3.0 million |
| 2024 | $232,837 | 17 | $3.5 million |
| 2025 | $181,670 | 17 | $3.9 million |
How to apply
Gottsegen 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 Gottsegen Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 12 | $105,420 |
| New York | 4 | $71,250 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Caramoor Center for Music & the Arts | Charitable | $55,000 |
| Society of the Four Arts | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Chamber Music Society of Palm Beach | Charitable | $17,220 |
| Palm Beach Civic Association | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Boscobel Restoration Inc | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Norton Museum of Art Inc | Charitable | $10,000 |
| South Florida PBS Inc | Charitable | $10,000 |
| United Way of Palm Beach | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Teatro Nuovo Inc | Charitable | $5,000 |
| The Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach Inc | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Grace Farms Foundation Inc | Charitable | $5,000 |
| New World Symphony | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Palm Beach Symphony | Charitable | $3,500 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Palm Beach County | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens Inc | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Michael J Fox Foundation | Charitable | $1,250 |
| Palm Beach County Council of Firefighters Paramedics Inc | Charitable | $200 |
Officers and trustees
- Peter M Gottsegen
Questions people ask
Does Gottsegen Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Gottsegen Family Foundation give?
$181,670 in tax year 2025, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Gottsegen Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Peter M Gottsegen (Trustee).
What does Gottsegen Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture.