Seedlings Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Seedlings Foundation is a private foundation in Branford, Connecticut. In tax year 2024 it gave $22.6 million in 88 grants; the typical grant was $122,500 and the largest $1.7 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$22.6 million
- Number of grants88
- Typical grant$122,500
- Largest grant$1.7 million
- Assets$469 million
- New grantees38%
Giving in 2024 was up from $20.6 million the year before.
38% 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 | $20.6 million | 79 | $406 million |
| 2024 | $22.6 million | 88 | $469 million |
How to apply
Seedlings 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Seedlings Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 45 | $11.9 million |
| District of Columbia | 8 | $3.4 million |
| New York | 10 | $3.1 million |
| Illinois | 6 | $1.7 million |
| California | 5 | $1.0 million |
| Indiana | 2 | $400,000 |
| Ohio | 3 | $340,000 |
| New Jersey | 4 | $275,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $125,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $100,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Truth in Advertising Inc | Humanitarian/educational/community | $1.7 million |
| Friends Center for Children | Humanitarian/educational/community | $1.7 million |
| Symphony Space Inc | Humanitarian/educational/community | $1.6 million |
| Francis W Parker School | Humanitarian/educational/community | $1.5 million |
| Clifford Beers Community Care Center | Humanitarian/educational/community | $1.4 million |
| National Archives Foundation | Humanitarian/educational/community | $1.1 million |
| Leap (Leadership Education & Athletics in Partnership) | Humanitarian/educational/community | $1.0 million |
| National Diaper Bank Network | Humanitarian/educational/community | $800,000 |
| Service Year Exchange Inc (Alliance) | Humanitarian/educational/community | $750,000 |
| Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research | Humanitarian/educational/community | $600,000 |
| American Journalism Project Inc | Humanitarian/educational/community | $500,000 |
| States United Democracy Center | Humanitarian/educational/community | $500,000 |
| Connecticut News Project Inc | Humanitarian/educational/community | $450,000 |
| International Medical Corps | Humanitarian/educational/community | $400,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater New Haven | Humanitarian/educational/community | $359,000 |
| The My Hero Project Inc | Humanitarian/educational/community | $350,000 |
| Connecticut Players Foundation Inc (Long Wharf Theatre) | Humanitarian/educational/community | $315,000 |
| Community Foundation for Greater NH | Humanitarian/educational/community | $300,000 |
| Online Journalism Project Inc | Humanitarian/educational/community | $275,000 |
| Climatehaven Inc | Humanitarian/educational/community | $250,000 |
| Fiscal Sponsorship Allies Inc Clever Noodle Charitable Fund | Humanitarian/educational/community | $250,000 |
| Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc (More Perfect) | Humanitarian/educational/community | $250,000 |
| St Martin de Porres Academy | Humanitarian/educational/community | $250,000 |
| Lost in New Haven Inc | Humanitarian/educational/community | $210,000 |
| United Way of Greater New Haven | Humanitarian/educational/community | $208,000 |
| Central CT Coast YMCA | Humanitarian/educational/community | $205,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of GNH | Humanitarian/educational/community | $200,000 |
| Integrated Refugee & Immigrant Services | Humanitarian/educational/community | $200,000 |
| Local Initiative Support Corp of CT | Humanitarian/educational/community | $200,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Inc | Humanitarian/educational/community | $200,000 |
| Youth Service America | Humanitarian/educational/community | $200,000 |
| Read to Grow Inc | Humanitarian/educational/community | $175,000 |
| Sing for Hope | Humanitarian/educational/community | $175,000 |
| Musical Arts Association (The Cleveland Orchestra) | Humanitarian/educational/community | $150,000 |
| The Great American Songbook Foundation | Humanitarian/educational/community | $150,000 |
| The Ratner School | Humanitarian/educational/community | $150,000 |
| Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence | Humanitarian/educational/community | $133,000 |
| Eye to Eye | Humanitarian/educational/community | $125,000 |
| International Festival of Arts & Ideas | Humanitarian/educational/community | $125,000 |
| Jazz at Lincoln Center Inc | Humanitarian/educational/community | $125,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Karen Pritzker
- Toni Burt
- Linda Pritzker
- Audrey Ratner
Questions people ask
Does Seedlings Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Seedlings Foundation give?
$22.6 million in tax year 2024, across 88 grants, with a typical grant of $122,500.
Who runs Seedlings Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Karen Pritzker (President), Toni Burt (Treasurer & Secretary), Linda Pritzker (Secretary & Director) and Audrey Ratner (Director).
What does Seedlings Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and youth programs.