The Seaver Endowment
Preselected recipients only
The Seaver Endowment is a private foundation in Sierra Madre, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $331,500 in 22 grants; the typical grant was $7,500 and the largest $62,000. 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$331,500
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$7,500
- Largest grant$62,000
- Assets$5.2 million
- New grantees27%
Giving in 2024 was down from $370,750 the year before.
27% 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 | $370,750 | 29 | $4.9 million |
| 2024 | $331,500 | 22 | $5.2 million |
How to apply
The Seaver Endowment 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 The Seaver Endowment funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 11 | $171,000 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $61,000 |
| New York | 3 | $33,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $30,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $25,000 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $10,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pomona College | To support higher education | $62,000 |
| Foundation for Individual Rights and Education | To defend human rights and freedoms through legal means | $30,000 |
| Judicial Watch Inc | To defend human rights and freedoms through legal means | $30,000 |
| National Review Institute | To develop and support conservatism | $30,000 |
| The Federalist Society | To defend human rights and freedoms through legal means | $30,000 |
| Pacific Legal Foundation | To defend human rights and freedoms through legal means | $25,000 |
| Reason Foundation | To defend human rights and freedoms through legal means | $25,000 |
| The Institute for Justice | To defend human rights and freedoms through legal means | $25,000 |
| Arcadia High School Arcadia Festival of Bands | To promote education | $20,000 |
| USC Arcadia Hospital Foundation | To promote health services | $20,000 |
| Library Foundation of Los Angeles | To promote reading and general education | $10,000 |
| Princeton Prospect Foundation | To support higher education | $5,000 |
| Princeton University Rowing Association | To support higher education and promote athletic excellence | $5,000 |
| Rancho Mirage Writers Festival | To promote general education | $4,000 |
| Manhattan Institute for Policy Research | To defend human rights and freedoms through legal means | $2,500 |
| Friends of the Claremont Independent | To support public media | $2,000 |
| Devil Pups Inc | To support youth enrichment programs | $1,500 |
| Commentary Inc | To support public media | $1,000 |
| Real Clear Media Fund | To support public media | $1,000 |
| The Babylon Bee | To support public media | $1,000 |
| Friends of the Arcadia Public Library | To promote general education | $1,000 |
| Sierra Madre Rose Float Association | To provide community services | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- R Carlton Seaver
Questions people ask
Does The Seaver Endowment accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Seaver Endowment give?
$331,500 in tax year 2024, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $7,500.
Who runs The Seaver Endowment?
Its 2024 filing lists R Carlton Seaver (Trustee).
What does The Seaver Endowment fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.