Seed the Dream Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Seed the Dream Foundation is a private foundation in Gladwyne, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2024 it gave $10.2 million in 152 grants; the typical grant was $18,000 and the largest $4.9 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$10.2 million
- Number of grants152
- Typical grant$18,000
- Largest grant$4.9 million
- Assets$20.1 million
- New grantees69%
Giving in 2024 was down from $11.8 million the year before.
69% 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 | $11.8 million | 138 | $29.2 million |
| 2024 | $10.2 million | 152 | $20.1 million |
How to apply
Seed the Dream 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Seed the Dream Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 29 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 41 | $7.1 million |
| Colorado | 2 | $1.3 million |
| California | 10 | $402,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 25 | $340,339 |
| Florida | 9 | $140,000 |
| New Jersey | 14 | $117,245 |
| Virginia | 3 | $84,000 |
| Massachusetts | 5 | $80,400 |
| Michigan | 3 | $66,750 |
| Texas | 2 | $61,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pef Israel Endowment Funds Inc | To support the mission of the organization | $4.9 million |
| Kavod | To support the mission of the organization | $1.3 million |
| The Jewish Federations of North America Inc | To support the mission of the organization | $518,000 |
| Youth Renewal Fund | To support the mission of the organization | $412,500 |
| American Friends of Latet | To support the mission of the organization | $350,000 |
| USC Shoah Foundation | To support the mission of the organization | $200,000 |
| American Friends of Bar-Ilan University Inc | To support the mission of the organization | $118,000 |
| The Jewish Education Project | To support the mission of the organization | $100,000 |
| Elem Youth in Distress in Israel | To support the mission of the organization | $65,000 |
| New York Legal Assistance Group | To support the mission of the organization | $60,000 |
| Itrek | To support the mission of the organization | $56,513 |
| Jewish Relief Agency | To support the mission of the organization | $54,000 |
| Struggle to Save Ethiopian Jewry Inc | To support the mission of the organization | $54,000 |
| Jewish Funders Network | To support the mission of the organization | $43,450 |
| Greater Miami Hillel Foundation | To support the mission of the organization | $40,000 |
| Hillel at Virginia Tech | To support the mission of the organization | $40,000 |
| Santa Barbara Hillel | To support the mission of the organization | $40,000 |
| American Friends of Migdal Ohr | To support the mission of the organization | $36,000 |
| Brothers for Life | To support the mission of the organization | $36,000 |
| Passages America Israel Inc | To support the mission of the organization | $36,000 |
| Shalom Task Force Inc | To support the mission of the organization | $36,000 |
| Uja-Federation of New York | To support the mission of the organization | $30,000 |
| Syracuse Hillel | To support the mission of the organization | $27,500 |
| Aid Coalition | To support the mission of the organization | $25,180 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia | To support the mission of the organization | $25,050 |
| Alums for Campus Fairness | To support the mission of the organization | $25,000 |
| Boston University Hillel | To support the mission of the organization | $25,000 |
| CCFP | To support the mission of the organization | $25,000 |
| Central Florida Hillel | To support the mission of the organization | $25,000 |
| Chabad at Champaign Urbana NFP | To support the mission of the organization | $25,000 |
| Chabad at the University of Wisconsin | To support the mission of the organization | $25,000 |
| Cornell Hillel | To support the mission of the organization | $25,000 |
| Cu Boulder Hillel | To support the mission of the organization | $25,000 |
| Fame | To support the mission of the organization | $25,000 |
| Friends of Chabad on Campus Inc | To support the mission of the organization | $25,000 |
| Geroge Mason University Hillel | To support the mission of the organization | $25,000 |
| Hillel 818 - Cal State Northridge | To support the mission of the organization | $25,000 |
| Hillel at Baruch College | To support the mission of the organization | $25,000 |
| Hillel at Binghamton | To support the mission of the organization | $25,000 |
| Hillel Foundation at Indiana University | To support the mission of the organization | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Marcy Gringlas
- Joel Greenberg
Questions people ask
Does Seed the Dream Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Seed the Dream Foundation give?
$10.2 million in tax year 2024, across 152 grants, with a typical grant of $18,000.
Who runs Seed the Dream Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Marcy Gringlas (President/Director) and Joel Greenberg (Secretary/Treasurer/Director).
What does Seed the Dream Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and youth programs.