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The Selz Foundation is a private corporation based in NEW YORK, NY. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1983. The principal officer is Selz Capital. It holds total assets of $134.6M. Annual income is reported at $67.6M. Total assets have grown from $90.2M in 2011 to $134.6M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in New York and Montana. According to available records, The Selz Foundation has made 135 grants totaling $33.6M, with a median grant of $20K. The foundation has distributed between $8.6M and $15.9M annually from 2021 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $15.9M distributed across 27 grants. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $12.3M, with an average award of $249K. The foundation has supported 92 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Maryland, New York, District of Columbia, which account for 61% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 14 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$165
Median Grant
$23K
Average Grant
$153K
Largest Grant
$2.7M
Based on 59 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
The Selz Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 135 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MD, NY, DC.
The Selz Foundation has distributed a total of $33.6M across 135 grants. The median grant size is $20K, with an average of $249K. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $12.3M.
The Selz Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
The Selz Foundation is headquartered in NEW YORK, NY. While based in NY, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 14 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lisa Selz | SECY/TRES | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Bernard T Selz | PRES/DIR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Arnold Syrop | VP/DIR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$134.6M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$134.6M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
135
Total Giving
$33.6M
Average Grant
$249K
Median Grant
$20K
Unique Recipients
92
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| FireGENERAL PURPOSE-EDUCATION | Philadelphia, PA | $73K | 2023 |
| Anti Defamation LeagueGENERAL PURPOSE-COMMUNITY SERVICES | New York, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| Columbia UniversityGENERAL PURPOSE-EDUCATION | New York, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| T Rowe Price Charitable Giving FundGENERAL PURPOSE-ARTS | Baltimore, MD | $1.5M | 2023 |
| University Of PennsylvaniaGENERAL PURPOSE-EDUCATION | Philadelphia, PA | $1M | 2023 |
| National Disabled Veterans Winter SportsGENERAL PURPOSE-VETERAN SERVICES | Washington, DC | $1M | 2023 |
| The Frick CollectionGENERAL PURPOSE-ARTS | New York, NY | $1M | 2023 |
| World Monument FundGENERAL PURPOSE-CULTURAL PRESERVATION | New York, NY | $985K | 2023 |
| Institute For JusticeGENERAL PURPOSE-COMMUNITY SERVICES | Arlington, VA | $750K | 2023 |
| Allen Stevenson SchoolGENERAL PURPOSE-EDUCATION | New York, NY | $602K | 2023 |
| Childrens Health DefenseGENERAL PURPOSE-COMMUNITY SERVICES | Franklin Lakes, NJ | $500K | 2023 |
| American Museum Of Natural HistoryGENERAL PURPOSE-EDUCATION | New York, NY | $300K | 2023 |
| Spca Of WestchesterGENERAL PURPOSE-ANIMAL WELFARE | Briarcliff Manor, NY | $250K | 2023 |
| Millbrook SchoolGENERAL PURPOSE-EDUCATION | Millbrook, NY | $102K | 2023 |
| Ethel Walker SchoolGENERAL PURPOSE-EDUCATION | Simsbury, CT | $100K | 2023 |
| Fordham UniversityGENERAL PURPOSE-EDUCATION | Bronx, NY | $60K | 2023 |
| Rippowam Cisqua SchoolGENERAL PURPOSE-EDUCATION | Bedford, NY | $50K | 2023 |
| Goucher CollegeGENERAL PURPOSE-EDUCATION | Baltimore, MD | $50K | 2023 |
| Committee To Protect Lenox Hill NeighborhoodGENERAL PURPOSE-COMMUNITY SERVICES | New York, NY | $50K | 2023 |
| Ny UniversityGENERAL PURPOSE-EDUCATION | New York, NY | $41K | 2023 |
| The New SchoolGENERAL PURPOSE-EDUCATION | New York, NY | $39K | 2023 |
| Smiling Goat RanchGENERAL PURPOSE-MENTAL HEALTH | Carbondale, CO | $25K | 2023 |
| United In LightGENERAL PURPOSE-ANIMAL WELFARE | Livingston, MT | $25K | 2023 |
| La Guardia Community CollegeGENERAL PURPOSE-EDUCATION | Long Island City, NY | $25K | 2023 |
| Touch A LifeGENERAL PURPOSE-MENTAL HEALTH | Irving, TX | $23K | 2023 |
| Top Honors IncGENERAL PURPOSE-EDUCATION | New York, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| Toys For Hospitalized ChildrenGENERAL PURPOSE-COMMUNITY SERVICES | Brooklyn, NY | $7K | 2023 |
| Friends Of Hoedspruit Endangered SpeciesGENERAL PURPOSE-CULTURAL PRESERVATION | New York, NY | $7K | 2023 |
| World Wildlife FundGENERAL PURPOSE-ANIMAL WELFARE | Washington, DC | $7K | 2023 |
| St George Georgian Orthodox ChurchGENERAL PURPOSE-RELIGIOUS | Feastervilletrevose, PA | $6K | 2023 |
| Montana Food BankGENERAL PURPOSE-COMMUNITY SERVICES | Missoula, MT | $5K | 2023 |
| Gullotta HouseGENERAL PURPOSE-COMMUNITY SERVICES | Briarcliff Manor, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Neighbors LinkGENERAL PURPOSE-COMMUNITY SERVICES | Mount Kisco, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| My Sisters CircleGENERAL PURPOSE-COMMUNITY SERVICES | Timonium, MD | $5K | 2023 |
| St Frances De Sales Catholic ChurchGENERAL PURPOSE-RELIGIOUS | New York, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Nature Consrvancy Of MontanaGENERAL PURPOSE-ENVIROMENTAL | Helena, MT | $4K | 2023 |
| Stafford Animal ShelterGENERAL PURPOSE-ANIMAL WELFARE | Livingston, MT | $4K | 2023 |
| Park County Enviromental CouncilGENERAL PURPOSE-ENVIROMENTAL | Livingston, MT | $4K | 2023 |
| Liberty Humane SocietyGENERAL PURPOSE-ANIMAL WELFARE | Sussex, NJ | $3K | 2023 |
| Sidewalk RescueGENERAL PURPOSE-COMMUNITY SERVICES | Tacoma, WA | $2K | 2023 |
| The Morgan LibraryGENERAL PURPOSE-LIBRARY | New York, NY | $2K | 2023 |
| People For AnimalsGENERAL PURPOSE-ANIMAL WELFARE | Hillside, NJ | $1K | 2023 |
| Institute Of FranceGENERAL PURPOSE- | Paris | $1K | 2023 |
| Livingston Center For Arts & CultureGENERAL PURPOSE-ARTS | Livingston, MT | $1K | 2023 |
| Farm To School Of Park CountyGENERAL PURPOSE-EDUCATION | Livingston, MT | $1K | 2023 |
| Metropolitan Museum Of ArtGENERAL PURPOSE-ARTS | New York, NY | $210 | 2023 |
| Ny Botanical GardenGENERAL PURPOSE-EDUCATION | Bronx, NY | $155 | 2023 |
| Paid Through Energy Transfer LpGENERAL PURPOSE-UNKNOWN | Dallas, TX | $119 | 2023 |
| Paid Through Cvr Partners LpGENERAL PURPOSE-UNKNOWN | Sugar Land, TX | N/A | 2023 |