Private foundation · EIN 86-1435047 · New Orleans, Louisiana · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Seymour Schram Private 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: 7 grants paid, $137K total, median $15K. 43% of grants stayed in Louisiana.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
7
$137K
Median grant
$15K
Stays in LA
43%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.7M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Congregation Beth IsraelMetairie, LAThe purpose of the contribution is to provide support to organizations organized and operated exclusively for charitable, educational, reli…$55K
Heartgift LouisianaNew Orleans, LAThe purpose of the contribution is to provide support to organizations organized and operated exclusively for charitable, educational, reli…$25K
Wheelchairs for WarriorsLeague City, TXThe purpose of the contribution is to provide support to organizations organized and operated exclusively for charitable, educational, reli…$25K
K9 AirliftHuffman, TXThe purpose of the contribution is to provide support to organizations organized and operated exclusively for charitable, educational, reli…$15K
Project Protect Our ChildrenKingwood, TXThe purpose of the contribution is to provide support to organizations organized and operated exclusively for charitable, educational, reli…$10K
Bogalusa Balloon FestivalBogalusa, LAThe purpose of the contribution is to provide support to organizations organized and operated exclusively for charitable, educational, reli…$5,000
St Jude Children's Research HospitalMemphis, TNThe purpose of the contribution is to provide support to organizations organized and operated exclusively for charitable, educational, reli…$1,500

By state: Louisiana 3 · Texas 3 · Tennessee 1

About this foundation

Seymour Schram Private Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in New Orleans, Louisiana, administered in care of Kenneth Perret, tax-exempt since 2021. 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 Seymour Schram Private 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 Seymour Schram Private Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $137K across 7 grants, a median of $15K.

Where does Seymour Schram Private Foundation Inc give?

Louisiana (3 grants), Texas (3 grants), Tennessee (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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