Private foundation · EIN 20-3910854 · Carpinteria, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Seiter Family Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 8 grants paid, $110K total, median $5,000. 100% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
8
$110K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in CA
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.6M

Grants paid in 2024

8 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Huntington Library GardensSan Marino, CAGeneral purpose$47K
Loyola High SchoolLos Angeles, CAGeneral purpose$32K
Eisenhower HealthRancho Mirage, CAGeneral purpose$10K
Cancer Support CenterLos Angeles, CAGeneral purpose$5,000
Las Madrinas Endowment-Children HosLos Angeles, CAGeneral purpose$5,000
SycamoresLos Angeles, CAGeneral purpose$5,000
USC Leonard Davis School of GerontoLos Angeles, CAGeneral purpose$5,000
Pasadena Humane SocietyPasadena, CAGeneral purpose$2,000

About this foundation

Seiter Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Carpinteria, California, tax-exempt since 2006. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Seiter Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Seiter Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $110K across 8 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Seiter Family Foundation give?

California (8 grants), per its latest filing.

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