Dr Seuss Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Dr Seuss Foundation is a private foundation in San Diego, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.2 million in 1 grant; the typical grant was $2.2 million and the largest $2.2 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$2.2 million
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$2.2 million
- Largest grant$2.2 million
- Assets$65.0 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was up from $2.1 million the year before.
0% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2.1 million | 1 | $55.8 million |
| 2024 | $2.2 million | 1 | $65.0 million |
How to apply
Dr Seuss Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Dr Seuss Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 1 | $2.2 million |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| San Diego Foundation | Contribution made to award grants to various charities that enable community solutions and support literacy, literature, and education. | $2.2 million |
Officers and trustees
- Claudia Prescott
- Brian Schottlaender
- Jay Hill
- Ted Owens
- Satomi Saito
- Katie Rast
- Lucia Wiechers Garay
- Briea Emory
Questions people ask
Does Dr Seuss Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Dr Seuss Foundation give?
$2.2 million in tax year 2024, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $2.2 million.
Who runs Dr Seuss Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Claudia Prescott (President Emerita), Brian Schottlaender (President), Jay Hill (Executive Director) and Ted Owens (Vise President) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Dr Seuss Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.