Richard C Seaver 1978 Trust
Preselected recipients only
Richard C Seaver 1978 Trust is a private foundation in Los Angeles, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.6 million in 59 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $300,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.6 million
- Number of grants59
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$300,000
- Assets$33.0 million
- New grantees36%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.3 million the year before.
36% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.3 million | 39 | $27.8 million |
| 2024 | $1.3 million | 43 | $30.2 million |
| 2025 | $1.6 million | 59 | $33.0 million |
How to apply
Richard C Seaver 1978 Trust 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.
What Richard C Seaver 1978 Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 42 | $978,250 |
| Texas | 3 | $200,000 |
| Connecticut | 2 | $192,500 |
| New York | 4 | $135,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $25,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $15,000 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $10,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $10,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $10,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Uscs Foundation | Education | $300,000 |
| Yale University | Education | $155,000 |
| University of Houston | Education | $150,000 |
| Santa Barbara Botanic Garden | Charitable | $110,000 |
| Los Angeles Opera | Arts | $100,000 |
| Heartbeat Opera | Arts | $50,000 |
| Lewa Wildlife Conservancy USA | Charitable | $40,000 |
| Marist University Weil Collection | Education | $40,000 |
| Geffen School of Drama Yale University | Education | $37,500 |
| Westerly School of Long Beach | Education | $35,000 |
| Scripps College | Education | $30,000 |
| Catalina Island Conservancy | Recreation | $25,000 |
| Rare Village Foundation | Charitable | $25,000 |
| The J Paul Getty Trust | Charitable | $25,000 |
| American Alliance for Equal Rights | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Individual | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Coalition for Humane Immigration Ri | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Individual | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Lawyers for Good Government | Charitable | $25,000 |
| People Organized for Westside Renew | Charitable | $25,000 |
| The Hoover Institution | Charitable | $25,000 |
| The Huntington Library | Public library | $25,000 |
| Arcadia Festival of Bands | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Smith College | Education | $15,000 |
| Individual | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Individual | Charitable | $13,000 |
| Individual | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Library Foundation of Los Angeles | Public library | $10,000 |
| St Johns Health Center Foundation | Health care | $10,000 |
| Union Rescue Mission | Charitable | $10,000 |
| USA Wrestling | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Wlacc Emerald Bay 100 Years | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Cal Flora Wild Plant Database | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Individual | Charitable | $10,000 |
| University of Washington Foundation | Education | $10,000 |
| USA Arcadia Hospital Foundation | Health care | $10,000 |
| Uci Foundation | Education | $7,500 |
| Los Angeles Philharmonic | Arts | $5,500 |
| Arcadia Public Library | Public library | $5,000 |
| Breakthrough T1D | Health care | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Victoria S Dean
- R Carlton Seaver
- Patrick T Seaver
- Christopher Seaver
- Martha Seaver
Questions people ask
Does Richard C Seaver 1978 Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Richard C Seaver 1978 Trust give?
$1.6 million in tax year 2025, across 59 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Richard C Seaver 1978 Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Victoria S Dean (Trustee), R Carlton Seaver (Trustee), Patrick T Seaver (Trustee) and Christopher Seaver (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Richard C Seaver 1978 Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and arts and culture.