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The Seevers Family Foundation

Preselected recipients only Westport, Connecticut · EIN 133437890

The Seevers Family Foundation is a private foundation in Westport, Connecticut. In tax year 2024 it gave $906,000 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $400,000 and the largest $406,000. 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 $300,400 the year before.

100% 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
2022$81,5004$2.6 million
2023$300,4003$2.6 million
2024$906,0003$1.8 million

How to apply

The Seevers 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 Seevers Family Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Wisconsin.

StateGrantsAmount
Wisconsin1$406,000
Missouri1$400,000
Florida1$100,000

Grants paid in 2024

All 3 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Hillside Assembly of God
Gillett, WI
General support$406,000
Global University
Springfield, MO
General support$400,000
Saving Grace Pet Food Bank
Naples, FL
General support$100,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Seevers Family Foundation accept grant applications?

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

How much does The Seevers Family Foundation give?

$906,000 in tax year 2024, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $400,000.

Who runs The Seevers Family Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Gary L Seevers Dec 20125 (Trustee/Part-Time), Sharon Seevers (Trustee/Part-Time) and Gary L Seevers Jr (Trustee/Part-Time).

What does The Seevers Family Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education, international and animals.

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