Setton Foundation

OVERVIEW: The Setton Foundation primarily funds grantmaking related to Jewish causes.

IP TAKE: The foundation does not maintain a website, which restricts transparency about grantmaking strategies and guidelines.

PROFILE: Established in 2000, the Setton Foundation is steered by businessmen and brothers Joshua and Morris Setton who are associated with Setton International Foods. Setton Pistachio of Terra Bella, Inc. is one of America’s largest pistachio grower and processors. The foundation does not maintain a website, which makes it difficult to locate further information on its priority areas and grantmaking strategies. Tax filings suggest that the Setton Foundation primarily funds grantmaking related to Jewish causes.

Grants for Jewish Causes

The Setton Foundation’s tax filings suggest that it almost exclusively funds Jewish causes, particularly Jewish agencies, temples in schools. The family has strong roots in Brooklyn, an important site of philanthropy.

Grantmaking Insights

Grants range from $18 to $100,000. In a recent year, the foundation gave away about $2.9 million. Learn more about this funder’s local giving by examining its recent tax records. Grantmaking focuses primarily on New York City. Past grantees include Mirrer Yeshiva Central Institute, Shaare Zion of Great Neck, Sephardic Congregation of Long Branch, Yad Yosef Kollel, and Young Israel of Great Neck.

The foundation keeps a low profile and does not accept unsolicited applications.

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CONTACT:

The Setton Foundation
85 Austin Blvd.
Commack, NY 11725