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The Seiler Family Foundation

Preselected recipients only Del Mar, California · EIN 336294064

The Seiler Family Foundation is a private foundation in Del Mar, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $7,000 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 and the largest $5,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was up from $2,000 the year before.

67% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$2,0002$0
2024$7,0003$0

How to apply

The Seiler 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Seiler Family Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to California.

StateGrantsAmount
California2$6,500
Idaho1$500

Grants paid in 2024

All 3 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Challenged Athletes Foundation
San Diego, CA
Empowers athletes with physical disabilities by providing funding for adaptive sports equipment, training & community events.$5,000
Lake Cuyamaca Rec Parks
Julian, CA
Preservation of lake cuyamaca$1,500
Heartland Hunger Resource Center
McCall, ID
Choice pantry/food bank and community resource.$500

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Seiler Family Foundation accept grant applications?

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

How much does The Seiler Family Foundation give?

$7,000 in tax year 2024, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.

Who runs The Seiler Family Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Robert J Seiler (Trustee) and Deanne V Seiler (Trustee).

What does The Seiler Family Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly disability, environment and conservation and food and hunger.

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