Hippocampus Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Hippocampus Foundation Inc is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $38,600 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $15,000. 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$38,600
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$253,003
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was down from $45,000 the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $238,000 | 5 | $261,863 |
| 2024 | $45,000 | 5 | $276,189 |
| 2025 | $38,600 | 4 | $253,003 |
How to apply
Hippocampus Foundation Inc 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 Hippocampus Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to New York. It also paid $25,000 in 2 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 1 | $10,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $3,600 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jardin Infantil Obrero | General support | $15,000 |
| Ahavas Israel Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| Universidad de Los Andes | General support. | $10,000 |
| Menorah Foundation | General support | $3,600 |
Officers and trustees
- Carolina Esquenazi-Shaio
- Herbert M Selzer
- David J Leibman
Questions people ask
Does Hippocampus Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Hippocampus Foundation Inc give?
$38,600 in tax year 2025, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Hippocampus Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Carolina Esquenazi-Shaio (President), Herbert M Selzer (Vice President) and David J Leibman (Secretary/Treasurer).
What does Hippocampus Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international.