Seisolo Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Seisolo Foundation is a private foundation in Boulder, Colorado. In tax year 2024 it gave $4.4 million in 11 grants; the typical grant was $60,000 and the largest $3.7 million. 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$4.4 million
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$60,000
- Largest grant$3.7 million
- Assets$0
- New grantees10%
Giving in 2024 was up from $740,000 the year before.
10% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $740,000 | 11 | $5.6 million |
| 2024 | $4.4 million | 11 | $0 |
How to apply
Seisolo 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 Seisolo Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Indiana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 1 | $3.7 million |
| Colorado | 8 | $542,500 |
| New York | 1 | $200,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $7,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Renaissance Charitable Foundation Inc FBO Seisolo Charitable Fund | Transfer of all assets to the donor advised fund. | $3.7 million |
| Columbia University Trifunac-Thurnauer Fund | Scholarship fund to support students pursuing majors within the division of natural sciences, with a preference for chemistry majors. | $200,000 |
| University of Colorado Foundation | Gift designated to increase the endowment of noris graduate student awards fund. Provides support for awards to graduate students in the college of music at the university of colorado boulder. | $200,000 |
| Boulder Bach Festival | Support for boulder bach festival concerts and educational programming (students range from grade school through adults). The funds will be used for programming that can be interchangeable and adaptable between live and online as necessary in recognition of impact of COVID-19. | $150,000 |
| Colo Music Festivalctr for Musical Arts | Heartstrings program ensures that every student is able to access music study and performance. Specifically, a combination of online and in person classes will be offered. The funds will support collaborations with i have a dream of boulder county students. | $60,000 |
| Colo Music Festivalctr for Musical Arts | The festival fellows program supports the goal of addressing the issue of underrepresentation of people of color in classical music by hosting aspiring professional musicians to serve as festival fellows. The program will advance the fellows' experience and knowledge within a broad spectrum of performance and educational opportunities. | $60,000 |
| Boulder Philharmonic Orchestra Education | Support community outreach to young students (preschool through high school) through in-school music education and the discovery concerts. All together the programs reach over 800 students each season. | $50,000 |
| Community Food Share | Mission to be a leader in ending hunger in boulder and broomfield counties, colorado | $10,000 |
| Colorado Arcs (Achievement Rewards for College Scientists) | Scholarship to deserving science, engineering, or medical students at one of the colorado universities that arcs supports (university of colorado (cu) boulder campus, cu denver campus, cu colorado springs campus, cu anschutz campus, colorado school of mines, colorado state university). | $7,500 |
| St Paul Central Hs Scholarship Fund | To provide post- high school scholarships for low-income students. | $7,500 |
| Our (Outreach United Resource) Center | Mission to help people move toward self-sufficiency by unifying community resources. | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Marion Thurnauer
- Alexander Trifunac
Questions people ask
Does Seisolo Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Seisolo Foundation give?
$4.4 million in tax year 2024, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $60,000.
Who runs Seisolo Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Marion Thurnauer (President/Treas) and Alexander Trifunac (Secretary).
What does Seisolo Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and science and research.