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The Lorraine & Gerard Seelig Founda

Preselected recipients only Palo Alto, California · EIN 521618637

The Lorraine & Gerard Seelig Founda is a private foundation in Palo Alto, California. In tax year 2022 it gave $435,689 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $400,689. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2022.

How to apply

The Lorraine & Gerard Seelig Founda 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Lorraine & Gerard Seelig Founda funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Ohio.

StateGrantsAmount
Ohio1$400,689
California2$30,000
New York1$5,000

Grants paid in 2022

All 4 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Fidelity Inv Charitable Gift Fund
Cincinnati, OH
Various$400,689
Friendship Shelter Inc
Laguna Beach, CA
Cultural$25,000
King Baudouin Foundation
New York, NY
Cultural$5,000
Opera San Jose Inc
San Jose, CA
Cultural$5,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2022 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Lorraine & Gerard Seelig Founda accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The Lorraine & Gerard Seelig Founda give?

$435,689 in tax year 2022, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.

Who runs The Lorraine & Gerard Seelig Founda?

Its 2022 filing lists Gerard Seelig (Principal), Carol Seelig Eastman (Vice-Presidn), Tina Seelig (Vice-Preside) and Robert Seelig (Vice-Preside).

What does The Lorraine & Gerard Seelig Founda fund?

Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture.

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