Seelig Charitable Foundation Trust
Preselected recipients only
Seelig Charitable Foundation Trust is a private foundation in East Rockaway, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $286,984 in 57 grants; the typical grant was $1,348 and the largest $36,495. 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$286,984
- Number of grants57
- Typical grant$1,348
- Largest grant$36,495
- Assets$4.6 million
- New grantees49%
Giving in 2024 was up from $266,311 the year before.
49% 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 | $266,311 | 47 | $3.7 million |
| 2024 | $286,984 | 57 | $4.6 million |
How to apply
Seelig Charitable Foundation Trust 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 Seelig Charitable Foundation Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 43 | $248,678 |
| Arizona | 1 | $14,825 |
| Texas | 1 | $10,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $2,175 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $1,964 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $1,899 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $1,800 |
| California | 1 | $1,751 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $1,348 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $1,019 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sid Jacobson JCC | General support | $36,495 |
| Temple Beth Torah | General support | $25,800 |
| Pef Israel Endowment Funds | General support | $25,000 |
| Birthright Foundation | General support | $18,000 |
| Chai Lifeline | General support | $17,100 |
| Chabad of Roslyn | General support | $15,400 |
| Make-A-Wish Foundation | General support | $14,825 |
| Sunrise Day Camp | General support | $14,301 |
| Friends of Isreal Defense Forces | General support | $12,767 |
| UJA Federation | General support | $12,011 |
| Old Westbury Hebrew Congregation | General support | $10,000 |
| American Friends of Shalva | General support | $10,000 |
| Epilepsy Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| Jewish Children's Museum | General support | $7,200 |
| ALS Association | General support | $7,054 |
| Bigvision Foundation | General support | $5,700 |
| Scope | General support | $5,350 |
| Helpusadoptorg | General support | $4,085 |
| Eric Feltman Memorial Foundation | General support | $2,259 |
| Zaka | General support | $2,251 |
| Jewish Community Relations Council of Long Island | General support | $1,900 |
| Saint Judes Childrens Hospital | General support | $1,899 |
| Belev Echad | General support | $1,868 |
| V Foundation for Cancer Research | General support | $1,800 |
| All Rise Foundation | General support | $1,751 |
| Mid-Island Y JCC | General support | $1,740 |
| Circle of Generosity | General support | $1,606 |
| Tom Coughlin Jay Fund Foundation | General support | $1,450 |
| Girls Inc of New Hampshire | General support | $1,348 |
| Museum of Jewish Heritage | General support | $1,264 |
| New York Road Runners | General support | $1,260 |
| Scarc Inc | General support | $1,259 |
| Downtown United Soccer Club | General support | $1,120 |
| New York Yankees Foundation | General support | $1,100 |
| Long Island Youth Mentoring | General support | $1,092 |
| Chmol | General support | $1,080 |
| Temple Israel | General support | $1,019 |
| Society for Human Resource Management | General support | $875 |
| Breast Cancer Research Foundation | General support | $800 |
| B'nai Torah Congregation | General support | $742 |
Officers and trustees
- Brett Pelton
- Henry Klosowski
- Bari Pelton
Questions people ask
Does Seelig Charitable Foundation Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Seelig Charitable Foundation Trust give?
$286,984 in tax year 2024, across 57 grants, with a typical grant of $1,348.
Who runs Seelig Charitable Foundation Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists Brett Pelton (Trustee), Henry Klosowski (Trustee) and Bari Pelton (Trustee).
What does Seelig Charitable Foundation Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, youth programs and arts and culture.