Pine Street Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Pine Street Foundation is a private foundation in Narberth, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2024 it gave $270,818 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $5,090 and the largest $75,000. 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$270,818
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$5,090
- Largest grant$75,000
- Assets$6.1 million
- New grantees17%
Giving in 2024 was down from $277,185 the year before.
17% of its 2024 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 | $277,185 | 21 | $5.9 million |
| 2024 | $270,818 | 18 | $6.1 million |
How to apply
Pine Street 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 Pine Street Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 13 | $204,653 |
| New York | 4 | $41,165 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Friendship Circle | To promote and support the educational exempt purpose pursuant to section 501(c)(3) of the recipient. | $75,000 |
| Maternity Care Coalition | To promote and support the educational exempt purpose pursuant to section 501(c)(3) of the recipient. | $42,500 |
| Jewish Federation | To promote and support the educational exempt purpose pursuant to section 501(c)(3) of the recipient. | $25,000 |
| Philadelphia Police Foundation | To promote and support the educational exempt purpose pursuant to section 501(c)(3) of the recipient. | $25,000 |
| United Service Organization | To promote and support the educational exempt purpose pursuant to section 501(c)(3) of the recipient. | $25,000 |
| Friends of the Israeli Defense Force (Fidf) | To promote and support the educational exempt purpose pursuant to section 501(c)(3) of the recipient. | $20,000 |
| Beit Halochem Usafidv | To promote and support the educational exempt purpose pursuant to section 501(c)(3) of the recipient. | $15,000 |
| Share Food Program | To promote and support the educational exempt purpose pursuant to section 501(c)(3) of the recipient. | $8,000 |
| Birthright Israel | To promote and support the educational exempt purpose pursuant to section 501(c)(3) of the recipient. | $5,155 |
| JFCS | To promote and support the educational exempt purpose pursuant to section 501(c)(3) of the recipient. | $5,025 |
| Entrepreneur Works | To promote and support the educational exempt purpose pursuant to section 501(c)(3) of the recipient. | $5,000 |
| Free Library Philadelphia | To promote and support the educational exempt purpose pursuant to section 501(c)(3) of the recipient. | $5,000 |
| Jevs Human Services | To promote and support the educational exempt purpose pursuant to section 501(c)(3) of the recipient. | $5,000 |
| Philabundance | To promote and support the educational exempt purpose pursuant to section 501(c)(3) of the recipient. | $5,000 |
| Narberth Community Food Bank | To promote and support the educational exempt purpose pursuant to section 501(c)(3) of the recipient. | $2,000 |
| The School Mindfulness Project Inc | To promote and support the educational exempt purpose pursuant to section 501(c)(3) of the recipient. | $1,128 |
| American Friends of Magen David Adom | To promote and support the educational exempt purpose pursuant to section 501(c)(3) of the recipient. | $1,010 |
| Ready Willing and Able | To promote and support the educational exempt purpose pursuant to section 501(c)(3) of the recipient. | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jonathan Seltzer
- Elizabeth Seltzer
Questions people ask
Does Pine Street Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Pine Street Foundation give?
$270,818 in tax year 2024, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $5,090.
Who runs Pine Street Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Jonathan Seltzer (Director) and Elizabeth Seltzer (Director).
What does Pine Street Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and food and hunger.