Grants paid in 2024
50 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Scripps CollegeClaremont, CA | Qualified exempt charitable purpose | $875K |
| Harvard Westlake SchoolStudio City, CA | Qualified exempt charitable purpose | $502K |
| Woods Hole OceongraphicWoods Hole, MA | Qualified exempt charitable purpose | $350K |
| University of California San DiegoLos Angeles, CA | Qualified exempt charitable purpose | $350K |
| Sutainable ConservationSan Francisco, CA | Qualified exempt charitable purpose | $200K |
| Johns Hopkins UniversityBaltimore, MD | Qualified exempt charitable purpose | $200K |
| Santa Barbara Botanical GardenSanta Barbara, CA | Qualified exempt charitable purpose | $165K |
| CaltechPasadena, CA | Qualified exempt charitable purpose | $159K |
| Natural History Museum of Los AngelLos Angeles, CA | Qualified exempt charitable purpose | $140K |
| UW FoundationSeattle, WA | Qualified exempt charitable purpose | $135K |
| UC Santa CruzSanta Cruz, CA | Qualified exempt charitable purpose | $100K |
| Wlaccbsaemerald BayVan Nuys, CA | Qualified exempt charitable purpose | $60K |
| The Nature ConservancyArlington, VA | Qualified exempt charitable purpose | $56K |
| The UCLA FoundationLos Angeles, CA | Qualified exempt charitable purpose | $50K |
| Monterey Bay AquariumMonterey, CA | Qualified exempt charitable purpose | $40K |
| Westside Food BankSanta Monica, CA | Qualified exempt charitable purpose | $30K |
| Baby2babyLos Angeles, CA | Qualified exempt charitable purpose | $30K |
| Los Angeles County Animal Care FounLos Angeles, CA | Qualified exempt charitable purpose | $30K |
| World Central KitchenWashington, DC | Qualified exempt charitable purpose | $30K |
| Pasadena Sierra Madre YMCASierra Madre, CA | Qualified exempt charitable purpose | $30K |
| Massachusetts Institute of TechnoloCambridge, MA | Qualified exempt charitable purpose | $30K |
| Arcs Foundation Los Angeles ChapterTorrance, CA | Qualified exempt charitable purpose | $20K |
| Michigan State UniversityEast Lansing, MI | Qualified exempt charitable purpose | $16K |
| Los Angeles Fire Dept FoundationLos Angeles, CA | Qualified exempt charitable purpose | $15K |
| Los Angeles Parks FoundationLos Angeles, CA | Qualified exempt charitable purpose | $15K |
| Loyola Marymount University Law SchLos Angeles, CA | Qualified exempt charitable purpose | $10K |
| Planned Parenthood Los AngelesLos Angeles, CA | Qualified exempt charitable purpose | $10K |
| Pomona CollegeClaremont, CA | Qualified exempt charitable purpose | $10K |
| Watch Dutysherwood Forestry ServiceSan Francisco, CA | Qualified exempt charitable purpose | $10K |
| Loyola Marymount UniversityLos Angeles, CA | Qualified exempt charitable purpose | $10K |
| UC Santa Cruz FoundationSanta Cruz, CA | Qualified exempt charitable purpose | $8,000 |
| School for Field StudiesBeverly, MA | Qualified exempt charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Stjohn's CathedralLos Angeles, CA | Qualified exempt charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Pih Health Good Samaritan HospitalWhittier, CA | Qualified exempt charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| California Art ClubPasadena, CA | Qualified exempt charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| University of Colorado FoundationDenver, CO | Qualified exempt charitable purpose | $3,000 |
| Berea CollegeBerea, KY | Qualified exempt charitable purpose | $3,000 |
| Broadway SacramentoSacramento, CA | Qualified exempt charitable purpose | $1,575 |
| Friends of the Urban ForestSan Francisco, CA | Qualified exempt charitable purpose | $1,575 |
| Palestine Children's Relief FundLos Angeles, CA | Qualified exempt charitable purpose | $1,575 |
| United for a Fair EconomyBoston, MA | Qualified exempt charitable purpose | $1,575 |
| Community BridgesWatsonville, CA | Qualified exempt charitable purpose | $1,575 |
| LA Canada Presbyterian ChurchLA Canada Flintridge, CA | Qualified exempt charitable purpose | $1,575 |
| Ptsd Foundation of AmericaHouston, TX | Qualified exempt charitable purpose | $1,575 |
| National Center for Family PhilanthWashington, DC | Qualified exempt charitable purpose | $1,500 |
| Beyond Barriers Athletic FoundationRedwood City, CA | Qualified exempt charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| New Village Girls AcademyLos Angeles, CA | Qualified exempt charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| O'Neil Sea OdysseySanta Cruz, CA | Qualified exempt charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Executive Service CorpsLos Angeles, CA | Qualified exempt charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Active San Gabriel ValleyEl Monte, CA | Qualified exempt charitable purpose | $1,000 |
By state: California 37 · Massachusetts 4 · Maryland 1 · Washington 1 · Virginia 1 · District of Columbia 2
About this foundation
Seaver Institute is a private grantmaking foundation in Santa Monica, California, administered in care of Victoria Seaver Dean President, tax-exempt since 2022. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Seaver Institute 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 Seaver Institute give each year?
In tax year 2024 it paid $3.7M across 50 grants, a median of $13K.
Where does Seaver Institute give?
California (37 grants), Massachusetts (4 grants), Maryland (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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