Seyfarth Shaw Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Seyfarth Shaw Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $307,984 in 120 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $17,500. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$307,984
- Number of grants120
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$17,500
- Assets$15,882
- New grantees23%
Giving in 2025 was up from $286,867 the year before.
23% of its 2025 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 | $282,000 | 133 | $1,643 |
| 2024 | $286,867 | 118 | $19,881 |
| 2025 | $307,984 | 120 | $15,882 |
How to apply
Seyfarth Shaw Charitable 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 Seyfarth Shaw Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 17 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 19 | $52,500 |
| District of Columbia | 12 | $50,984 |
| Illinois | 19 | $46,000 |
| Georgia | 14 | $42,500 |
| Massachusetts | 15 | $29,500 |
| California | 10 | $23,370 |
| North Carolina | 5 | $15,500 |
| Maryland | 5 | $12,500 |
| Texas | 6 | $12,000 |
| Washington | 6 | $9,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pro Bono Partnership of Atlanta Inc | General charitable purpose | $17,500 |
| Equal Justice Works | General charitable purpose | $15,234 |
| Lawyers Alliance for New York | General charitable purpose | $15,000 |
| Cradles to Crayons | General charitable purpose | $8,500 |
| Catholic Charities | General charitable purpose | $7,500 |
| Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy | General charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Children's Burn Foundation | General charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Children's Legal Center | General charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Houston Food Bank | General charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Kids in Need of Defense | General charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Little Sisters of the Poor | General charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| North Carolina Equal Access to Justice Commission | General charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press | General charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| SF Jazz Organization | General charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Capital Area Food Bank | General charitable purpose | $4,000 |
| Hias Inc | General charitable purpose | $4,000 |
| Nourishing Hope | General charitable purpose | $4,000 |
| Chris 180 | General charitable purpose | $3,500 |
| Georgia Lawyers for the Arts Inc | General charitable purpose | $3,500 |
| Greater Boston Legal Services | General charitable purpose | $3,500 |
| Thomson Reuters Foundation (Trustlaw) | General charitable purpose | $3,500 |
| Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance Endowment Fund | General charitable purpose | $3,500 |
| Volunteer Lawyers Project of the Boston Bar Association Inc | General charitable purpose | $3,500 |
| Georgetown Law Center on Poverty and Inequality | General charitable purpose | $3,000 |
| Start Small Think Big | General charitable purpose | $3,000 |
| The Frazer Center Inc | General charitable purpose | $3,000 |
| Uptown People's Law Center | General charitable purpose | $3,000 |
| DC Bar Foundation | General charitable purpose | $2,750 |
| America's Newspapers Foundation | General charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| Best Buddies Illinois | General charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| Boston Gay Men's Chorus | General charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| Committee for Economic Development of the Conference Board | General charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| Community Service Society (CSS) | General charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| Daniel Murphy Scholarship Foun | General charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| Everybody Wins Atlanta Inc | General charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| Glamourgals Foundation Inc | General charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| Howard and Evanston Community Center | General charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| JCFS Chicago | General charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| Jewish Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Boston | General charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| Lawyers Clearinghouse | General charitable purpose | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Christa Dommers
- Randell Montellaro
- Kathleen Cahill-Slaught
- William Prickett
- Ingrid Manevitz
- Alex Drummond
- Whitney Schmidt
- Joan K Larkin
Questions people ask
Does Seyfarth Shaw Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Seyfarth Shaw Charitable Foundation give?
$307,984 in tax year 2025, across 120 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Seyfarth Shaw Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Christa Dommers (President), Randell Montellaro (Secretary/Treasurer), Kathleen Cahill-Slaught (Director) and William Prickett (Vice President) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Seyfarth Shaw Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, faith communities and human services.