Private foundation · EIN 62-0725600 · Los Angeles, California

M B Seretean Foundation Inc

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: 10 grants paid, $809K total, median $1,000. 40% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
10
$809K
Median grant
$1,000
Stays in CA
40%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$8.4M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Goldman Sachs Philanthropy FundNew York, NYGeneral fund$800K
ASPCANew York, NYGeneral fund$2,000
Art DivisionLos Angeles, CAGeneral fund$1,000
Captain Paul Watson FoundationNew York, NYGeneral fund$1,000
Girls Preparatory SchoolChattanooga, TNGeneral fund$1,000
Kcrw FoundationSanta Monica, CAGeneral fund$1,000
Lets Rescue DogsCypress, CAGeneral fund$1,000
Venice ArtsVenice, CAGeneral fund$1,000
Wildlife Conservation InternationalAustin, TXGeneral fund$1,000
Kenyon CollegeGambier, OHGeneral fund$405

By state: New York 3 · California 4 · Tennessee 1 · Texas 1 · Ohio 1

About this foundation

M B Seretean Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Los Angeles, California, administered in care of Kolbrenner & Alexander, tax-exempt since 1964. 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 M B Seretean Foundation Inc 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 M B Seretean Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $809K across 10 grants, a median of $1,000.

Where does M B Seretean Foundation Inc give?

New York (3 grants), California (4 grants), Tennessee (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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