The Seaver Institute
Preselected recipients only
The Seaver Institute is a private foundation in Santa Monica, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $3.7 million in 50 grants; the typical grant was $12,500 and the largest $875,000. 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$3.7 million
- Number of grants50
- Typical grant$12,500
- Largest grant$875,000
- Assets$69.2 million
- New grantees48%
Giving in 2024 was up from $2.4 million the year before.
48% 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 | $0 | 0 | $63.4 million |
| 2023 | $2.4 million | 51 | $66.3 million |
| 2024 | $3.7 million | 50 | $69.2 million |
How to apply
The Seaver Institute 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 Institute funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 37 | $2.9 million |
| Massachusetts | 4 | $386,575 |
| Maryland | 1 | $200,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $135,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $56,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $31,500 |
| Michigan | 1 | $16,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $3,000 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $3,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $1,575 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Scripps College | Qualified exempt charitable purpose | $875,000 |
| Harvard Westlake School | Qualified exempt charitable purpose | $502,000 |
| Woods Hole Oceongraphic | Qualified exempt charitable purpose | $350,000 |
| University of California San Diego | Qualified exempt charitable purpose | $350,000 |
| Sutainable Conservation | Qualified exempt charitable purpose | $200,000 |
| Johns Hopkins University | Qualified exempt charitable purpose | $200,000 |
| Santa Barbara Botanical Garden | Qualified exempt charitable purpose | $165,000 |
| Caltech | Qualified exempt charitable purpose | $158,771 |
| Natural History Museum of Los Angel | Qualified exempt charitable purpose | $140,000 |
| UW Foundation | Qualified exempt charitable purpose | $135,000 |
| Uc Santa Cruz | Qualified exempt charitable purpose | $100,000 |
| Wlaccbsaemerald Bay | Qualified exempt charitable purpose | $60,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Qualified exempt charitable purpose | $56,000 |
| The UCLA Foundation | Qualified exempt charitable purpose | $50,000 |
| Monterey Bay Aquarium | Qualified exempt charitable purpose | $40,000 |
| Westside Food Bank | Qualified exempt charitable purpose | $30,000 |
| BABY2BABY | Qualified exempt charitable purpose | $30,000 |
| Los Angeles County Animal Care Foun | Qualified exempt charitable purpose | $30,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Qualified exempt charitable purpose | $30,000 |
| Pasadena Sierra Madre YMCA | Qualified exempt charitable purpose | $30,000 |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technolo | Qualified exempt charitable purpose | $30,000 |
| Arcs Foundation Los Angeles Chapter | Qualified exempt charitable purpose | $20,000 |
| Michigan State University | Qualified exempt charitable purpose | $16,000 |
| Los Angeles Fire Dept Foundation | Qualified exempt charitable purpose | $15,000 |
| Los Angeles Parks Foundation | Qualified exempt charitable purpose | $15,000 |
| Loyola Marymount University Law Sch | Qualified exempt charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Los Angeles | Qualified exempt charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Pomona College | Qualified exempt charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Watch Dutysherwood Forestry Service | Qualified exempt charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Loyola Marymount University | Qualified exempt charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Uc Santa Cruz Foundation | Qualified exempt charitable purpose | $8,000 |
| School for Field Studies | Qualified exempt charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Stjohn's Cathedral | Qualified exempt charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Pih Health Good Samaritan Hospital | Qualified exempt charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| California Art Club | Qualified exempt charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| University of Colorado Foundation | Qualified exempt charitable purpose | $3,000 |
| Berea College | Qualified exempt charitable purpose | $3,000 |
| Broadway Sacramento | Qualified exempt charitable purpose | $1,575 |
| Friends of the Urban Forest | Qualified exempt charitable purpose | $1,575 |
| Palestine Children's Relief Fund | Qualified exempt charitable purpose | $1,575 |
Officers and trustees
- Nathan Dean
- Victoria Seaver Dean
- Hannah Dean
- Roxanne Wilson
- Martha Seaver
- Barbara Wagner
- Lynne Brickner
- Kyle Dean
- Jennie Dean
Questions people ask
Does The Seaver Institute accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Seaver Institute give?
$3.7 million in tax year 2024, across 50 grants, with a typical grant of $12,500.
Who runs The Seaver Institute?
Its 2024 filing lists Nathan Dean (Pres/Director), Victoria Seaver Dean (Chair/Director), Hannah Dean (Sec/DIRECTOR) and Roxanne Wilson (Director) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does The Seaver Institute fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and arts and culture.