Seeley W Mudd Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Seeley W Mudd Foundation is a private foundation in Los Angeles, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $64,000 in 27 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $16,000. 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$64,000
- Number of grants27
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$16,000
- Assets$1.4 million
- New grantees30%
Giving in 2024 was up from $52,000 the year before.
30% of its 2024 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 | $52,000 | 22 | $1.2 million |
| 2024 | $64,000 | 27 | $1.4 million |
How to apply
Seeley W Mudd 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 W Mudd Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 27 | $64,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Storyteller | Qualified charitable exempt purpose | $16,000 |
| Harvey Mudd College | Qualified charitable exempt purpose | $6,250 |
| Charcot Marie Tooth Association | Qualified charitable exempt purpose | $3,500 |
| Covenant House | Qualified charitable exempt purpose | $3,500 |
| Boys Republic | Qualified charitable exempt purpose | $3,250 |
| Executive Service Corps of Southern California | Qualified charitable exempt purpose | $3,250 |
| Pediatric AIDS Coalition at UCLA | Qualified charitable exempt purpose | $3,250 |
| Art Center College of Design | Qualified charitable exempt purpose | $3,000 |
| Constructive Learning Project | Qualified charitable exempt purpose | $3,000 |
| Summerfield Waldorf School | Qualified charitable exempt purpose | $3,000 |
| Hope of the Valley Rescue Mission | Qualified charitable exempt purpose | $2,000 |
| Hola - Heart of Los Angeles | Qualified charitable exempt purpose | $2,000 |
| Dig Deep Right to Water Project | Qualified charitable exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| International Rescue Committee | Qualified charitable exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| New Village Girls Academy | Qualified charitable exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Rangjung Yeshe Gomde | Qualified charitable exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Thacher School | Qualified charitable exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Valley Food Bank | Qualified charitable exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | Qualified charitable exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Lady Freethinker | Qualified charitable exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| ACLU | Qualified charitable exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Aphasia Center of California | Qualified charitable exempt purpose | $500 |
| Autry Museum of the American West | Qualified charitable exempt purpose | $500 |
| Liberty Hill Foundation | Qualified charitable exempt purpose | $500 |
| Project Street Vet | Qualified charitable exempt purpose | $500 |
| Courage California Institute | Qualified charitable exempt purpose | $500 |
| Shambala | Qualified charitable exempt purpose | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Seeley W Mudd III
- Darian M Dragge
- Benjamin N Sprague
- Victoria K Mudd
Questions people ask
Does Seeley W Mudd Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Seeley W Mudd Foundation give?
$64,000 in tax year 2024, across 27 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Seeley W Mudd Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Seeley W Mudd III (Trustee), Darian M Dragge (Trustee), Benjamin N Sprague (Trustee) and Victoria K Mudd (Trustee).
What does Seeley W Mudd Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and arts and culture.