Satell Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Satell Family Foundation is a private foundation in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $4.5 million in 34 grants; the typical grant was $7,718 and the largest $1.6 million. 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$4.5 million
- Number of grants34
- Typical grant$7,718
- Largest grant$1.6 million
- Assets$11.6 million
- New grantees47%
Giving in 2025 was up from $2.6 million the year before.
47% of its 2025 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 | $1.4 million | 33 | $12.1 million |
| 2024 | $2.6 million | 35 | $13.7 million |
| 2025 | $4.5 million | 34 | $11.6 million |
How to apply
Satell Family 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 Satell Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 12 | $3.8 million |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $250,000 |
| New York | 3 | $187,728 |
| New Jersey | 3 | $165,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $116,800 |
| Florida | 7 | $30,386 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $25,240 |
| Connecticut | 2 | $10,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $2,665 |
| California | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mann Center for the Performing Arts | General use/ no restrictions | $1.6 million |
| The Franklin Institute | General use/ no restrictions | $1.4 million |
| American Friends of the Hebrew University | General use/ no restrictions | $405,344 |
| Impact Israel | General use/ no restrictions | $250,000 |
| American Friends of the Jaffa Institute | General use/ no restrictions | $150,000 |
| The Jaffa Institute | General use/ no restrictions | $122,728 |
| National Liberty Museum | General use/ no restrictions | $118,249 |
| Jewish News Syndicate | General use/ no restrictions | $116,800 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia | General use/ no restrictions | $100,676 |
| American Technion Society | General use/ no restrictions | $50,000 |
| The Foundation for Defense of Democracies | General use/ no restrictions | $25,240 |
| Philadelphia Visitor Center Corporation | General use/ no restrictions | $25,000 |
| The Central Fund of Israel | General use/ no restrictions | $15,000 |
| Admirals Cove Foundation | General use/ no restrictions | $11,001 |
| Foreign Policy Research Institute | General use/ no restrictions | $10,000 |
| Museum of the American Revolution | General use/ no restrictions | $10,000 |
| Tivka Children's Home | General use/ no restrictions | $10,000 |
| Temple Emanu-El of Palm Beach | General use/ no restrictions | $5,435 |
| Interface Taskforce for America and Israel | General use/ no restrictions | $5,000 |
| Mandel JCC | General use/ no restrictions | $5,000 |
| New Jerusalem Now | General use/ no restrictions | $5,000 |
| Uconn Foundation | General use/ no restrictions | $5,000 |
| Uconn Hillel | General use/ no restrictions | $5,000 |
| Urban Affairs Coalition | General use/ no restrictions | $5,000 |
| Kravis Center | General use/ no restrictions | $4,900 |
| Global Philadelphia | General use/ no restrictions | $3,850 |
| Temple B'nai Israel | General use/ no restrictions | $2,665 |
| Temple Sholom | General use/ no restrictions | $2,355 |
| Jafco | General use/ no restrictions | $2,050 |
| Big Dog Ranch Rescue Foundation | General use/ no restrictions | $1,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Palm Beach County | General use/ no restrictions | $1,000 |
| Lewy Body Dementia Association | General use/ no restrictions | $1,000 |
| St Baldrick's Foundation | General use/ no restrictions | $1,000 |
| Corewell Health Foundation | General use/ no restrictions | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Edward M Satell
- Regina Black-Lennox
Questions people ask
Does Satell Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Satell Family Foundation give?
$4.5 million in tax year 2025, across 34 grants, with a typical grant of $7,718.
Who runs Satell Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Edward M Satell (Trustee) and Regina Black-Lennox (Director of Philanthropy).
What does Satell Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and faith communities.