Private foundation · EIN 84-5005583 · Chicago, Illinois · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Janet Prindle Seidler 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: 14 grants paid, $361K total, median $28K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
14
$361K
Median grant
$28K
Stays in IL
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$15M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
St Lukes Chamber Ensemble IncNew York, NYGeneral support$60K
Stamford HospitalStamford, CTGeneral support$40K
New York Womens FoundationNew York, NYGeneral support$40K
Alzheimers Drug Discovery FoundationNew York, NYGeneral support$40K
Alzheimers Disease Research FoundationWellesley Hill, MAGeneral support$40K
MS FoundationFort Lauderdale, FLGeneral support$40K
Carnegie Hall Society IncNew York, NYGeneral support$30K
St Marys Episcopal ChurchNew York, NYGeneral support$25K
Mount Sinai Parenting CenterNew York, NYGeneral support$20K
Atlantic Classical Orchestra FundVero Beach, FLGeneral support$10K
Darien YMCADarien, CTGeneral support$5,000
Montana de LuzWorthington, OHGeneral support$5,000
St Jude Childrens Research HospitalMemphis, TNGeneral support$5,000
Darien LibraryDarien, CTGeneral support$1,000

By state: New York 6 · Florida 2 · Connecticut 3 · Massachusetts 1 · Ohio 1 · Tennessee 1

About this foundation

Janet Prindle Seidler Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Chicago, Illinois, tax-exempt since 2020. 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 Janet Prindle Seidler 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 Janet Prindle Seidler Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $361K across 14 grants, a median of $28K.

Where does Janet Prindle Seidler Foundation give?

New York (6 grants), Florida (2 grants), Connecticut (3 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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