The Seaman Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
The Seaman Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Seffner, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $8.1 million in 11 grants; the typical grant was $75,000 and the largest $3.0 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$8.1 million
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$75,000
- Largest grant$3.0 million
- Assets$4.7 million
- New grantees46%
Giving in 2024 was down from $9.8 million the year before.
46% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $9.8 million | 12 | $1.3 million |
| 2024 | $8.1 million | 11 | $4.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Jamie Sheer 11540 E US Hwy 92, Seffner, FL 33584 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (813) 623-5400 |
What The Seaman Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Georgia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 7 | $5.9 million |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $2.1 million |
| Florida | 1 | $75,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $50,000 |
| California | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Piedmont Healthcare Foundation | Significantly enhance the services provided throughout the state of georgia in the subspecialty of neurosciences. | $3.0 million |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta | To serve the community, help people, meet critical needs, secure a strong future, and renew hope for jews in atlanta, in israel and around the world | $2.1 million |
| Univeristy of Pennsylvania | To help penn advance its position as a leading academic, research and service institution | $2.1 million |
| Georgia Innocence Project | Support the prevention of wrongful conviction. | $600,000 |
| Anti Defamation League | Support civil and human relations, fights anti-semitism and all forms of bigotry. | $100,000 |
| Tampa Jewish Community Center and Federation | Improving and enriching jewish life around the world. | $75,000 |
| Pace Academy Inc | Support for college prepatory school. | $50,000 |
| Prosocial World | To continuously improve the relationships we have with ourselves, each other, and the planet | $50,000 |
| Atlanta Hawks Foundation Inc | The foundation's mission is to continue to grow the atlanta hawks as a community asset by building bridges through basketball. We provide safe access to play, as well as community opportunities for mental & physical wellness and economic empowerment. | $25,000 |
| Alliance College-Ready Public Schools Foundation | Helping propel alliance into the top echelons of public school systems in california and alliance scholars to college completion. | $10,000 |
| Jewish Educational Loan Fund | To help jewish students fulfill their potential with undergraduate, vocational or graduate degrees. | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jeffrey Seaman
- Julie Seaman
- Jamie Sheer
Questions people ask
Does The Seaman Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Seaman Foundation Inc give?
$8.1 million in tax year 2024, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $75,000.
Who runs The Seaman Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Jeffrey Seaman (President, Director), Julie Seaman (Secretary, Director) and Jamie Sheer (Treasurer, Director).
What does The Seaman Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, faith communities and education.