Esther and Otto Seligmann Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Esther and Otto Seligmann Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Cornwall, Vermont. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.7 million in 8 grants; the typical grant was $210,000 and the largest $400,000. 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$1.7 million
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$210,000
- Largest grant$400,000
- Assets$2.0 million
- New grantees63%
Giving in 2025 was up from $136,000 the year before.
63% 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 | $123,815 | 5 | $3.1 million |
| 2024 | $136,000 | 10 | $3.2 million |
| 2025 | $1.7 million | 8 | $2.0 million |
How to apply
Esther and Otto Seligmann Foundation Inc 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 Esther and Otto Seligmann Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 2 | $419,305 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $400,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $400,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $400,000 |
| Wyoming | 1 | $20,000 |
| New Mexico | 1 | $15,000 |
| Utah | 1 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vermont Community Foundation | General fund | $400,000 |
| Triangle Community Foundation | General fund | $400,000 |
| The National Philanthropic Trust | General fund | $400,000 |
| NFS Fidelity Charitable Foundation | General fund | $400,000 |
| Grand Teton National Park | General fund | $20,000 |
| American Dance Festival | General fund | $19,305 |
| Round River Conservation Studies | General fund | $15,000 |
| Dar A Luz Birth & Health Center | General fund | $15,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Melissa Seligmann
- Henry Peterson
- Kimberly Walker
- Rebecca Balter
- Katherine Seligmann
- Michael Seligmann
- Monica Seligmann
- Peter Seligmann
Questions people ask
Does Esther and Otto Seligmann Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Esther and Otto Seligmann Foundation Inc give?
$1.7 million in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $210,000.
Who runs Esther and Otto Seligmann Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Melissa Seligmann (President/Trustee), Henry Peterson (Sec'y./Trustee), Kimberly Walker (Treas. / Trustee) and Rebecca Balter (V.P. / Trustee) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Esther and Otto Seligmann Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly community development and environment and conservation.