Seiter Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Seiter Family Foundation is a private foundation in Carpinteria, California. In tax year 2023 it gave $91,000 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $8,000 and the largest $26,500. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.
- Grants paid, 2023$91,000
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$8,000
- Largest grant$26,500
- Assets$2.3 million
- New grantees56%
Giving in 2023 was up from $50,000 the year before.
56% of its 2023 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 | $50,000 | 8 | $2.0 million |
| 2023 | $91,000 | 9 | $2.3 million |
How to apply
Seiter 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 Seiter Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 8 | $89,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2023
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Loyola High School | General purpose | $26,500 |
| Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital Fdn | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Huntington Library Gardens | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Casa Dorinda Medical Center | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Partnership for Children | General purpose | $8,000 |
| Huntington Hospital | General purpose | $7,000 |
| The Society of DTX | General purpose | $2,000 |
| Westmont College | General purpose | $1,500 |
| Cancer Support Center | General purpose | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Linda Ann Seiter
- John Henry Seiter
- Kristine Seiter Simmons
- Shannon Seiter Williamson
Questions people ask
Does Seiter Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Seiter Family Foundation give?
$91,000 in tax year 2023, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $8,000.
Who runs Seiter Family Foundation?
Its 2023 filing lists Linda Ann Seiter (President), John Henry Seiter (Secretary, CFO), Kristine Seiter Simmons (Director) and Shannon Seiter Williamson (Director).
What does Seiter Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health and education.