Seeley Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Seeley Family Foundation is a private foundation in Sebastopol, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $24,031 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $4,000. 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$24,031
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$4,000
- Assets$1.0 million
- New grantees75%
Giving in 2024 was up from $12,000 the year before.
75% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $15,500 | 6 | $694,315 |
| 2023 | $12,000 | 3 | $873,329 |
| 2024 | $24,031 | 12 | $1.0 million |
How to apply
Seeley Family 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.
What Seeley Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 10 | $18,986 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $4,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,045 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cepad USA Inc | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Laguna de Santa Rosa Foundation | Environmental | $3,090 |
| Oakland Zoo | Zoo | $2,643 |
| Ceres Community Project | Charitable | $2,091 |
| Final Passages | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Larkin Street Youth Services | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Refugee Health Alliance | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Wesco | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Friends of Oakland Animal Services | Charitable | $1,061 |
| We Hope | Charitable | $1,060 |
| World Central Kitchen | Charitable | $1,045 |
| Homeless Prenatal Program | Charitable | $1,041 |
Officers and trustees
- Ariel Seeley
- Justin Seeley
- Jenny Sanchez Seeley
Questions people ask
Does Seeley Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Seeley Family Foundation give?
$24,031 in tax year 2024, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Seeley Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Ariel Seeley (President), Justin Seeley (Treasurer & Secretary) and Jenny Sanchez Seeley (Board Member).
What does Seeley Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly animals.