Private foundation · EIN 95-6795278 · Saint Louis, Missouri

Frances Seebe Trust

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 2025 Form 990-PF: 14 grants paid, $143K total, median $7,000.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
14
$143K
Median grant
$7,000
Stays in MO
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.9M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Arthritis Foundation IncAtlanta, GAGeneral operating$27K
USC Norris Cancer CenterLos Angeles, CAGeneral operating$27K
The Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund InternationAtlanta, GAGeneral operating$16K
Wildlife GuardiansWashington, DCGeneral operating$15K
Environmental Education and ConservationCoudersport, PAGeneral operating$7,000
Poodle and Pooch Rescue IncDeland, FLGeneral operating$7,000
Borderlands Restoration NetworkPatagonia, AZGeneral operating$7,000
American Bird ConservancyMarshall, VAGeneral operating$7,000
Save the Manatee Club IncLongwood, FLGeneral support$7,000
Wolf Haven InternationalTenino, WAGeneral operating$7,000
Fences for FidoPortland, ORGeneral support$4,000
Animal Friends Rescue ProjectPacific Grove, CAGeneral operating$4,000
Humane Society of Western MontanaMissoula, MTGeneral support$4,000
Wildlife Coexistence NetworkGarden City, IDGeneral operating$4,000

By state: Georgia 2 · California 2 · District of Columbia 1 · Florida 2 · Pennsylvania 1 · Arizona 1

About this foundation

Frances Seebe Trust is a private grantmaking foundation in Saint Louis, Missouri, tax-exempt since 1985. 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 Frances Seebe Trust accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 Frances Seebe Trust give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $143K across 14 grants, a median of $7,000.

Where does Frances Seebe Trust give?

Georgia (2 grants), California (2 grants), District of Columbia (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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