Mike & Sofia Segal Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Mike & Sofia Segal Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $12.2 million in 33 grants; the typical grant was $200,000 and the largest $3.5 million. 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$12.2 million
- Number of grants33
- Typical grant$200,000
- Largest grant$3.5 million
- Assets$13.3 million
- New grantees63%
Giving in 2024 was up from $8.6 million the year before.
63% of its 2024 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 | $8.6 million | 25 | $17.0 million |
| 2024 | $12.2 million | 33 | $13.3 million |
How to apply
Mike & Sofia Segal 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 Mike & Sofia Segal Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to New York. It also paid $205,000 in 2 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 17 | $8.9 million |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $640,000 |
| Florida | 3 | $635,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $600,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $541,780 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $529,500 |
| Kansas | 2 | $100,000 |
| Arkansas | 1 | $36,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | Operations | $3.5 million |
| Ehlers-Danlos Society | Operations | $1.4 million |
| Hetreodox Academy | Operations | $1.0 million |
| Moffitt Cancer and Research | Operations | $600,000 |
| Columbia University - Center on Global Energy Policy | Operations | $600,000 |
| Jigsaw Educational Productions | Operations | $541,780 |
| American Friends of Alumot or | Operations | $529,500 |
| Weill Cornell Medical College | Operations | $500,000 |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | Operations | $400,000 |
| The Washington Institute | Operations | $400,000 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | Operations | $400,000 |
| American Friends of Beit Hatfutsot | Operations | $300,000 |
| The New Jewish Home | Operations | $300,000 |
| Constructive Dialogue Institute | Operations | $250,000 |
| Harold Grinspoon Foundation | Operations | $200,000 |
| Museum of the Jewish Soldier | Operations | $200,000 |
| Pef Israel Endowment Funds (Niv Nirel) | Operations | $200,000 |
| The Washington Institute | Operations | $150,000 |
| Arevim Philanthropic Group | Operations | $100,000 |
| Friends of Ir David | Operations | $100,000 |
| Digestive Disease Research Foundation | Operations | $100,000 |
| American Israel Education | Operations | $75,000 |
| Arevim I | Operations | $50,000 |
| Combat Hate Foundation | Operations | $50,000 |
| Combat Hate Foundation | Operations | $50,000 |
| Institute for the Study of Global Anti-Semitism and Policy | Operations | $50,000 |
| JCC of Mid-Westchester | Operations | $36,000 |
| Baptist Health Foundation | Operations | $36,000 |
| Fund for the Aged | Operations | $30,000 |
| Aleph Institute | Operations | $25,000 |
| Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America | Operations | $15,000 |
| Uhealth at Fisher Island | Operations | $10,000 |
| Afpro | Operations | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Mikhail Segal
- Sofia Segal
Questions people ask
Does Mike & Sofia Segal Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Mike & Sofia Segal Foundation give?
$12.2 million in tax year 2024, across 33 grants, with a typical grant of $200,000.
Who runs Mike & Sofia Segal Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Mikhail Segal (Trustee) and Sofia Segal (Trustee).
What does Mike & Sofia Segal Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and science and research.