Seemon H & Natalie E Pines Fnd
Preselected recipients only
Seemon H & Natalie E Pines Fnd is a private foundation in Pennington, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $131,000 in 21 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $24,000. 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$131,000
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$24,000
- Assets$3.3 million
- New grantees52%
Giving in 2025 was up from $103,000 the year before.
52% 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 | $113,000 | 19 | $2.6 million |
| 2024 | $103,000 | 17 | $3.0 million |
| 2025 | $131,000 | 21 | $3.3 million |
How to apply
Seemon H & Natalie E Pines Fnd 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 Seemon H & Natalie E Pines Fnd funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 14 | $72,000 |
| New York | 4 | $25,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $24,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Illinois Foundation | Unrestricted general | $24,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Sharing Excess | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Breast Cancer Research Foundation | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| American Civil Liberties Union Foundation | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Bccc- Bucks County Community College Fdn | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| The Schuylkill Center Environmental Ed | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Bucks County Housing Group | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Lenape Valley Foundation | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| A Woman's Place | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Friends of Schuylkill River Park | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Fairmount Park Conservancy | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Outreach for Academic Success | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Foundation | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Food Connect | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Northwest Mutual Aid Collective | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Main Street Missions | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Twilight Wish Foundation | Unrestricted general | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Mrs Marica Philipson
- Mr James Philipson
Questions people ask
Does Seemon H & Natalie E Pines Fnd accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Seemon H & Natalie E Pines Fnd give?
$131,000 in tax year 2025, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Seemon H & Natalie E Pines Fnd?
Its 2025 filing lists Mrs Marica Philipson (Trustee) and Mr James Philipson (Trustee).
What does Seemon H & Natalie E Pines Fnd fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and faith communities.