Seb Charitable Fund
Preselected recipients only
Seb Charitable Fund is a private foundation in Brooklyn, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $155,998 in 56 grants; the typical grant was $1,032 and the largest $10,454. 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$155,998
- Number of grants56
- Typical grant$1,032
- Largest grant$10,454
- Assets$2.4 million
- New grantees36%
Giving in 2025 was down from $235,595 the year before.
36% of its 2025 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 | $192,915 | 49 | $1.7 million |
| 2024 | $235,595 | 54 | $1.8 million |
| 2025 | $155,998 | 56 | $2.4 million |
How to apply
Seb Charitable Fund 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 Seb Charitable Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 20 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 18 | $54,502 |
| California | 7 | $25,340 |
| District of Columbia | 8 | $23,230 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $15,454 |
| Florida | 4 | $8,491 |
| Virginia | 2 | $6,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $5,192 |
| Alabama | 1 | $5,150 |
| Maryland | 1 | $5,108 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $1,750 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Animal Charity Evaluation | General support | $10,454 |
| Partners in Health | General support | $10,454 |
| African Wildlife Foundation | General support | $10,300 |
| Doctors Without Borders | General support | $10,150 |
| Gotham Food Pantry | General support | $6,060 |
| The Good Food Institute | General support | $5,282 |
| Environmental Defense Fund (Edf) | General support | $5,209 |
| Wild Animal Initiative | General support | $5,192 |
| Equal Justice Initiative Total | General support | $5,150 |
| Givewell | General support | $5,150 |
| International Rescue Committee | General support | $5,150 |
| Orangutan Foundation International | General support | $5,150 |
| Faunalytics | General support | $5,140 |
| The Humane League | General support | $5,108 |
| Defenders of Wildlife | General support | $5,025 |
| Cheetah Conservation Fund | General support | $5,000 |
| Harvard University | General support | $5,000 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) | General support | $5,000 |
| Panthera Corporation | General support | $5,000 |
| Wildlife Conservation Society | General support | $5,000 |
| World Animal Protection | General support | $5,000 |
| Prospect Park Alliance | General support | $3,105 |
| Save the Chimps | General support | $2,591 |
| Academic Freedom Alliance (Afa) | General support | $1,500 |
| Focusing Philanthropy | General support | $1,500 |
| World Central Kitchen Incorporated | General support | $1,045 |
| Legal Impact for Chickens | General support | $1,041 |
| Chimp Haven Inc | General support | $1,033 |
| Animal Legal Defense Fund | General support | $1,030 |
| The Elephant Sanctury | General support | $1,030 |
| Companion Animal Protection Society | General support | $1,025 |
| American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals | General support | $1,000 |
| Stand Together Foundation | General support | $1,000 |
| The New York Public Library | General support | $1,000 |
| Wildlife Conservation International | General support | $1,000 |
| CSC Global | General support | $618 |
| White Coat Waste Project | General support | $550 |
| Heterodox Academy | General support | $535 |
| Academy of Hope | General support | $525 |
| Best Friends Animal Society | General support | $523 |
Officers and trustees
- Sheri Berman
- Isaac Rose-Berman
Questions people ask
Does Seb Charitable Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Seb Charitable Fund give?
$155,998 in tax year 2025, across 56 grants, with a typical grant of $1,032.
Who runs Seb Charitable Fund?
Its 2025 filing lists Sheri Berman (President) and Isaac Rose-Berman (Treasurer).
What does Seb Charitable Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, international and animals.