SEED THE DREAM FOUNDATION
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Plain text SEED THE DREAM FOUNDATION. furp.org, nonprofit organization profile, tax years 2019–2024. https://furp.org/org/seed-the-dream-foundation-274662369. Retrieved 2026-11-10.
APA furp.org. (n.d.). SEED THE DREAM FOUNDATION [Nonprofit organization profile; tax years 2019–2024]. Retrieved November 10, 2026, from https://furp.org/org/seed-the-dream-foundation-274662369
MLA “SEED THE DREAM FOUNDATION.” furp.org, tax years 2019–2024, https://furp.org/org/seed-the-dream-foundation-274662369. Accessed 10 Nov. 2026.
Retrieved 2026-11-10; covers tax years 2019–2024. Data: furp.org (index © the FURP Alliance; the records are public domain).
2024 · Form 990PF · revenue $1.8M · expenses $11.9M · assets $16.3M
- EIN
- 27-4662369
- Address
- PO BOX 768, GLADWYNE, PA 19035-0768
- Website
- HTTP://SEEDTHEDREAM.ORG
- NTEE code
- T22 Private Independent Foundations (Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations) published (IRS Business Master File)
- Exempt type
- 501(c)(3): charitable, religious, educational, scientific or literary (corporation)
- Ruling date
- August 2011 (when the IRS recognized its exemption)
- IRS status
- Exempt (unconditional) (IRS Business Master File) IRS data ↗
- Tax-deductible donations
- Yes: listed in IRS Publication 78 (private foundation) Pub 78 ↗
- Foundation status
- Private non-operating foundation
- Cross-check
- ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Each tax year counts once: when a return was amended, only the latest return for that period is used below (superseded returns stay listed, greyed, under Finances).
People paid by the organization
5 people paid across every filing: current people first, then by total pay from this organization. Organizations counts every nonprofit each person appears on.
| Name | Latest title | Years | Latest year pay | Total pay from here | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Talia Kaplan | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 2019-2024 | $259,862 | $1,312,790 | 1 |
| Deborah A Kowal | FINANCIAL CONTROLLER | 2019-2024 | $194,710 | $871,886 | 1 |
| Karen Schiavelli | GRANTS MANAGER | 2019-2024 | $165,000 | $869,837 | 1 |
| Rebecca Stern Wenger | U.S. PROGRAM DIRECTO | 2019-2024 | $152,622 | $645,531 | 1 |
| Rachel Nissim | EXEC. ASSISTANT & PR | 2024 | $113,345 | $113,345 | 1 |
Officers and directors, no compensation reported
2 people listed on the returns with $0 (or no amount) in every compensation column: current people first. Hours are as filed on the latest return each person appears on.
| Name | Latest title | Years | Hrs/wk (latest) | Compensation | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Greenberg | SECRETARY/TREASURER/DIRECTOR | 2019-2024 | 8 | $0 reported | 3 |
| Marcy Gringlas | PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | 2019-2024 | 20 | $0 reported | 1 |
People by year
2024 · 7 people listed · 5 paid, $886K
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TALIA KAPLAN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $245,040 | - | $14,822 | $259,862 | 1 |
| DEBORAH A KOWAL | FINANCIAL CONTROLLER | 40 | $182,100 | - | $12,610 | $194,710 | 1 |
| KAREN SCHIAVELLI | GRANTS MANAGER | 40 | $153,455 | - | $11,545 | $165,000 | 1 |
| REBECCA STERN WENGER | U.S. PROGRAM DIRECTO | 40 | $144,000 | - | $8,622 | $152,622 | 1 |
| RACHEL NISSIM | EXEC. ASSISTANT & PR | 40 | $110,250 | - | $3,095 | $113,345 | 1 |
| MARCY GRINGLAS | PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | 20 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JOEL GREENBERG | SECRETARY/TREASURER/DIRECTOR | 8 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 3 |
2023 · 6 people listed · 4 paid, $701K
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TALIA KAPLAN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $223,620 | - | $15,177 | $238,797 | 1 |
| DEBORAH A KOWAL | FINANCIAL MANAGER | 40 | $165,320 | - | $12,178 | $177,498 | 1 |
| KAREN SCHIAVELLI | GRANTS MANAGER | 40 | $142,557 | - | $11,518 | $154,075 | 1 |
| REBECCA STERN WENGER | U.S. PROGRAM DIRECTO | 40 | $123,000 | - | $7,527 | $130,527 | 1 |
| MARCY GRINGLAS | PRESIDENT; DIRECTOR | 20 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JOEL GREENBERG | SECRETARY / TREASURER; DIR | 8 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 3 |
2022 · 6 people listed · 4 paid, $607K
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TALIA KAPLAN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $188,377 | - | $17,225 | $205,602 | 1 |
| DEBORAH A KOWAL | FINANCIAL MANAGER | 40 | $143,317 | - | $16,382 | $159,699 | 1 |
| KAREN SCHIAVELLI | GRANTS MANAGER | 40 | $134,311 | - | $11,020 | $145,331 | 1 |
| REBECCA STERN WENGER | U.S. PORTFOLIO MANAG | 40 | $90,798 | - | $5,340 | $96,138 | 1 |
| MARCY GRINGLAS | PRESIDENT; DIRECTOR | 20 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JOEL GREENBERG | SECRETARY / TREASURER; DIR | 8 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 3 |
2021 · 6 people listed · 4 paid, $589K
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TALIA KAPLAN | EXECUTOR DIRECTOR | 40 | $190,547 | - | $24,999 | $215,546 | 1 |
| KAREN SCHIAVELLI | GRANTS MANAGER | 40 | $131,904 | - | $9,415 | $141,319 | 1 |
| DEBORAH A KOWAL | FINANCIAL MANAGER | 40 | $121,920 | - | $14,371 | $136,291 | 1 |
| REBECCA STERN WENGER | U.S. PORTFOLIO MANAG | 40 | $90,657 | - | $5,340 | $95,997 | 1 |
| MARCY GRINGLAS | PRESIDENT; DIRECTOR | 20 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JOEL GREENBERG | SECRETARY / TREASURER; DIR | 8 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 3 |
2020 · 6 people listed · 4 paid, $561K
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TALIA KAPLAN | EXECUTOR DIRECTOR | 40 | $185,633 | - | $26,390 | $212,023 | 1 |
| KAREN SCHIAVELLI | GRANTS MANAGER | 40 | $128,917 | - | $9,636 | $138,553 | 1 |
| DEBORAH A KOWAL | FINANCIAL MANAGER | 40 | $102,321 | - | $13,864 | $116,185 | 1 |
| REBECCA STERN WENGER | U.S. PORTFOLIO MANAG | 40 | $89,118 | - | $5,281 | $94,399 | 1 |
| MARCY GRINGLAS | PRESIDENT; DIRECTOR | 20 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JOEL GREENBERG | SECRETARY / TREASURER; DIR | 8 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 3 |
2019 · 6 people listed · 4 paid, $470K
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TALIA KAPLAN | EXECUTOR DIRECTOR | 40 | $180,960 | - | $0 | $180,960 | 1 |
| KAREN SCHIAVELLI | GRANTS MANAGER | 40 | $125,559 | - | $0 | $125,559 | 1 |
| DEBORAH A KOWAL | FINANCIAL MANAGER | 40 | $87,503 | - | $0 | $87,503 | 1 |
| REBECCA STERN WENGER | U.S. PORTFOLIO MANAG | 40 | $75,848 | - | $0 | $75,848 | 1 |
| MARCY GRINGLAS | PRESIDENT; DIRECTOR | 20 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JOEL GREENBERG | SECRETARY / TREASURER; DIR | 8 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 3 |
Highest-paid independent contractors
2024 · 2 contractors · $309K
| Name | Location | Service | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| RAYS ASSOCIATES LLC | BRONX, NY | CONSULTING SERVICES | $156,500 |
| BLANK ROME LLP | PHILADELPHIA, PA | LEGAL SERVICES | $152,913 |
Who the money went to
Grants this organization reported paying: Schedule I Part II of the Form 990, or the grants-paid list on the 990-PF. Open a year for every recipient. Recipients link to their own page when the grant names an EIN we have (990-PF grants list no EIN, so those link only on an exact, unique name and state). Grants to individuals are counted; their names are not shown.
2024 · 152 grants to organizations · $10.2M
2023 · 138 grants to organizations · $11.8M
2022 · 121 grants to organizations · $8.6M
2021 · 88 grants to organizations · $7.9M
2020 · 87 grants to organizations · $5.0M
2019 · 100 grants to organizations · $7.8M
Negative amounts are returned or refunded grants; they are listed last and left out of the totals of grants paid.
Who gave
Contributors listed on Schedule B of the Form 990-PF: name, city and state as filed (street addresses are not shown), with total and noncash contributions for the year. A link to an organization's page is tagged Fuzzy with its name-similarity score (0 to 1) when it rests on name and state; Schedule B lists no EIN, so no link here is an exact identifier match.
2024 · 1 contributor · $100K
| # | Contributor | Type | City, state | Total | Noncash | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | JOEL GREENBERG AND MARCY GRINGLAS | Person | GLADWYNE, PA | $100,000 | - | Form 990PF Sch. B, 2024 · filing |
2020 · 2 contributors · $57.2M
Contributors listed here are as reported on the filing. Unusual is not the same as improper. Many of these patterns have ordinary explanations. Check the filing.
Finances
Newest first. Each filing: its name on one row, its figures on the row beneath. Greyed filings are superseded by a later return for the same period and are left out everywhere else on this page.
| Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Contributions | Program revenue | Officer pay | Employees | Volunteers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $1,769,362 | $11,924,646 | $16,344,505 | $16,344,505 | $100,000 | - | $0 | - | - |
| 2023 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $2,461,342 | $13,104,647 | $26,499,883 | $26,499,883 | $1,560,000 | - | $0 | - | - |
| 2022 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $333,309 | $10,404,026 | $37,142,596 | $37,142,596 | - | - | $0 | - | - |
| 2021 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $1,088,502 | $8,851,798 | $47,208,358 | $47,208,358 | $1,000 | - | $0 | - | - |
| 2020 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $57,250,844 | $5,837,556 | $54,969,363 | $54,969,363 | $57,229,899 | - | $0 | - | - |
| 2020 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $10,020,945 | $5,837,556 | $7,739,464 | $7,739,464 | $10,000,000 | - | $0 | - | - |
| 2019 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $143,473 | $8,528,595 | $3,554,812 | $3,554,812 | $0 | - | $0 | - | - |
Connected to
Organizations that list some of the same people on their returns (officers, directors, key employees on this organization’s latest return), and related organizations it lists on Schedule R.
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Funders of this organization
Not reported: no grants to this organization appear in the filings we have (tax years 2010 to 2025).
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| Organization | State | NTEE | Latest revenue | Latest expenses | Top-paid title | Top pay | Why similar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE LEHR FOUNDATION | PA | T22 | $1,826,027 | $134,984 | MGR.TRUSTEE | $0 | Same NTEE code T22, revenue within 2x, same state, similar name |
| THE CLARENCE SCHOCK FOUNDATION | PA | T22 | $1,818,144 | $1,031,504 | SECRETARY/DIRECTOR | $100,940 | Same NTEE code T22, revenue within 2x, same state |
| HORST FOUNDATION | PA | T22 | $1,815,727 | $871,924 | PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | $0 | Same NTEE code T22, revenue within 2x, same state |
| SUMMIT FOUNDATION INC | PA | T22 | $1,954,743 | $1,541,704 | President | $0 | Same NTEE code T22, revenue within 2x, same state |
| ISAACSON DRAPER FOUNDATION | PA | T22 | $2,030,613 | $5,247,032 | TRUSTEE | $30,270 | Same NTEE code T22, revenue within 2x, same state |
| MIRAMARE FOUNDATION TR | PA | T22 | $1,898,766 | $1,952,387 | TRUSTEE | $0 | Same NTEE code T22, revenue within 2x, same state |
| SCHWAB-SILFEN FOUNDATION | PA | T22 | $1,547,554 | $839,386 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Same NTEE code T22, revenue within 2x, same state |
| THEODORE PRESSER FOUNDATION TRUSTEE | PA | T22 | $1,773,116 | $1,687,931 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Same NTEE code T22, revenue within 2x, same state |
| GENUARDI FAMILY FOUNDATION | PA | T22 | $1,812,862 | $3,227,877 | DIRECTOR | $0 | Same NTEE code T22, revenue within 2x, same state |
| WYOMISSING FOUNDATION INC | PA | T22 | $1,922,916 | $2,394,097 | PRESIDENT | $106,400 | Same NTEE code T22, revenue within 2x, same state |
| DIETZ FAMILY FOUNDATION 1730-03-4-4 | PA | T22 | $1,769,065 | $848,539 | TRUSTEE | $0 | Same NTEE code T22, revenue within 2x, same state |
| WILLIAM I & PATRICIA S SNYDER FOUNDATION | PA | T22 | $1,978,184 | $519,400 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Same NTEE code T22, revenue within 2x, same state |
| STALEY FAMILY FOUNDATION INCORPORA | PA | T22 | $2,009,531 | $6,100 | DIRECTOR/MANAGER | $0 | Same NTEE code T22, revenue within 2x, same state |
| DONALD AND AMY SMITH JR FAMILY FOUNDATION INC | PA | T22 | $1,584,138 | $368,163 | PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | $0 | Same NTEE code T22, revenue within 2x, same state |
| MARTIN GUITAR CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | PA | T22 | $1,689,442 | $662,252 | TREASURER | $5,000 | Same NTEE code T22, revenue within 2x, same state |
| ROCCO A AND MARY ABESSINIO FOUNDATION INC | PA | T22 | $1,563,779 | $3,136,231 | DIRECTOR | $0 | Same NTEE code T22, revenue within 2x, same state |
| RYAN-RICHTSMEIER CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC | PA | T22 | $1,597,765 | $487,268 | DIRECTOR | $0 | Same NTEE code T22, revenue within 2x, same state |
| MARVIN AND DEE ANN WOODALL CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC | PA | T22 | $1,780,738 | $210,331 | DIRECTOR | $0 | Same NTEE code T22, revenue within 2x, same state |
| ALEX C WALKER EDUCATIONAL & CHARITABLE FOUNDATION 28668-0 | PA | T22 | $1,787,305 | $732,069 | CO-TRUSTEE | $68,748 | Same NTEE code T22, revenue within 2x, same state |
| SAMUEL S FELS FUND | PA | T22 | $1,630,820 | $4,357,232 | PRESIDENT | $278,249 | Same NTEE code T22, revenue within 2x, same state |
| CATHERINE D SHARPE CHARITABLE TRUST | PA | T22 | $1,763,815 | $1,621,977 | INSTITUTIONAL TRUSTEE | $201,688 | Same NTEE code T22, revenue within 2x, same state |
| BELMONT FAMILY SERVICES | PA | T22 | $1,596,585 | $155,271 | DIRECTOR | $0 | Same NTEE code T22, revenue within 2x, same state |
| JOHN WRIGHT ETAL FOR MARGARET TATE ETAL IRREV TR | PA | T22 | $1,971,717 | $1,078,082 | TRUSTEE | $110,688 | Same NTEE code T22, revenue within 2x, same state |
| HARDING FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST | PA | T22 | $1,621,367 | $1,345,272 | TRUSTEE | $91,105 | Same NTEE code T22, revenue within 2x, same state |
| ELMER K & ETHEL R TIMBY CHARITABLE TR | PA | T22 | $1,682,692 | $723,607 | TRUSTEE | $56,049 | Same NTEE code T22, revenue within 2x, same state |
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Where the money went
Every expense line on each return, biggest first: Form 990 Part IX (with its program, management and fundraising columns), 990-EZ Part I, or 990-PF Part I. Event marks lines the organization itself describes as events. “Events” in each summary adds those lines, conferences and meetings, and the direct costs of fundraising events. Unusual is not the same as improper. Many of these patterns have ordinary explanations. Check the filing.
2024 · Form 990PF · $11,924,646 spent · pay $1,034,988 · grants $10,237,472 · events $91,422
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $10,237,472 | 85.9% | |
| Other salaries and wages | $937,330 | 7.9% | |
| Fees: other professional | $303,268 | 2.5% | |
| Fees: legal | $155,823 | 1.3% | |
| Pension plans and employee benefits | $97,658 | 0.8% | |
| Travel, conferences and meetings | $91,422 | 0.8% | |
| Other expenses | $69,439 | 0.6% | |
| Taxes | $20,990 | 0.2% | |
| Occupancy | $11,244 | 0.1% | |
| Total | $11,924,646 | 100% |
2023 · Form 990PF · $13,104,647 spent · pay $888,674 · grants $11,816,217 · events $60,439
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $11,816,217 | 90.2% | |
| Other salaries and wages | $749,264 | 5.7% | |
| Other expenses | $285,283 | 2.2% | |
| Pension plans and employee benefits | $139,410 | 1.1% | |
| Travel, conferences and meetings | $60,439 | 0.5% | |
| Fees: legal | $36,653 | 0.3% | |
| Taxes | $8,615 | 0.1% | |
| Occupancy | $6,965 | 0.1% | |
| Fees: other professional | $1,801 | 0.0% | |
| Total | $13,104,647 | 100% |
2022 · Form 990PF · $10,404,026 spent · pay $825,329 · grants $8,643,160 · events $46,861
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $8,643,160 | 83.1% | |
| Other salaries and wages | $694,296 | 6.7% | |
| Taxes | $654,392 | 6.3% | |
| Other expenses | $205,560 | 2.0% | |
| Pension plans and employee benefits | $131,033 | 1.3% | |
| Travel, conferences and meetings | $46,861 | 0.5% | |
| Fees: legal | $25,827 | 0.2% | |
| Fees: other professional | $1,777 | 0.0% | |
| Occupancy | $1,120 | 0.0% | |
| Total | $10,404,026 | 100% |
2021 · Form 990PF · $8,851,798 spent · pay $728,411 · grants $7,908,172 · events $4,573
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $7,908,172 | 89.3% | |
| Other salaries and wages | $630,062 | 7.1% | |
| Other expenses | $197,678 | 2.2% | |
| Pension plans and employee benefits | $98,349 | 1.1% | |
| Fees: legal | $10,219 | 0.1% | |
| Travel, conferences and meetings | $4,573 | 0.1% | |
| Fees: other professional | $2,660 | 0.0% | |
| Taxes | $85 | 0.0% | |
| Total | $8,851,798 | 100% |
2020 · Form 990PF · $5,837,556 spent · pay $624,961 · grants $5,016,974 · events $5,260
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $5,016,974 | 85.9% | |
| Other salaries and wages | $518,346 | 8.9% | |
| Other expenses | $139,841 | 2.4% | |
| Pension plans and employee benefits | $106,615 | 1.8% | |
| Occupancy | $29,503 | 0.5% | |
| Fees: legal | $18,493 | 0.3% | |
| Travel, conferences and meetings | $5,260 | 0.1% | |
| Fees: other professional | $2,509 | 0.0% | |
| Taxes | $15 | 0.0% | |
| Total | $5,837,556 | 100% |
2019 · Form 990PF · $8,528,595 spent · pay $528,051 · grants $7,755,295 · events $40,247
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $7,755,295 | 90.9% | |
| Other salaries and wages | $469,870 | 5.5% | |
| Other expenses | $137,451 | 1.6% | |
| Pension plans and employee benefits | $58,181 | 0.7% | |
| Occupancy | $47,308 | 0.6% | |
| Travel, conferences and meetings | $40,247 | 0.5% | |
| Fees: legal | $13,993 | 0.2% | |
| Taxes | $4,288 | 0.1% | |
| Fees: other professional | $1,962 | 0.0% | |
| Total | $8,528,595 | 100% |
State business registration
- Seed the Dream Foundation PA, Domestic Nonprofit Corporation, Current, formed 2011-01-19
The same business name in the same state, from the state’s official registry data.
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