The Seabury Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Seabury Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $993,000 in 70 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $32,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$993,000
- Number of grants70
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$32,000
- Assets$23.8 million
- New grantees27%
Giving in 2024 was up from $847,750 the year before.
27% 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 | $847,750 | 79 | $22.8 million |
| 2024 | $993,000 | 70 | $23.8 million |
How to apply
The Seabury 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 The Seabury Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 47 | $685,500 |
| Michigan | 9 | $129,000 |
| Indiana | 3 | $70,000 |
| New Mexico | 2 | $30,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $25,000 |
| Arizona | 3 | $17,000 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $13,500 |
| Wisconsin | 2 | $11,000 |
| Kansas | 1 | $6,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $6,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grow Benzie | General operating, college and career readiness for all | $32,000 |
| Oak Park and River Forest High School Scholarship Foundation | Scholarships | $29,500 |
| Benzie Senior Resources | Technology upgrade supporting human services | $25,000 |
| Black Ensemble Theater | Theater arts | $25,000 |
| Chicago Zoological Society | Access and inclusion for persons with disabilities | $25,000 |
| Facets Multi-Media | General operating | $25,000 |
| Family Matters | General operating | $25,000 |
| First Descents | First descents core program support | $25,000 |
| Gardeneers Co John Marshall Metropolitan High School | General operating | $25,000 |
| Indianapolis Zoological Society Inc | Chimpanzee complex | $25,000 |
| Ingenuity | Professional learning for arts providers | $25,000 |
| International Children's Media Center (Icmc) | General operating | $25,000 |
| Mudlark Theater | General operating | $25,000 |
| Munson Healthcare Foundations | Software | $25,000 |
| Piven Theatre Workshop | General operating | $25,000 |
| Project Education Plus | General operating | $25,000 |
| Reading in Motion | General operating | $25,000 |
| Santa Fe Playhouse | General operating | $25,000 |
| Target Hope College Preparatory Academy | Saturday academy | $25,000 |
| The Bloc | General operating | $25,000 |
| The Children's Museum of Indianapolis | Starpoint summer camp | $25,000 |
| West Town Bikes | General operating | $25,000 |
| Agape Therapeutic Riding Resources | Capital campaign | $20,000 |
| Forward Momentum Chicago (FMC) | General operating | $20,000 |
| The University of Chicago - Office of Civic Engagement | Civic actor studio | $20,000 |
| Cabinet of Curiosity | General operating | $15,000 |
| Chicago Hopes for Kids | General operating | $15,000 |
| Girls in the Game | General operating | $15,000 |
| One on One | General operating | $15,000 |
| St Leonards Ministries | Barlow center workforce development | $15,000 |
| Berea College | Scholarships | $13,500 |
| 18th Street Casa de Cultura | General operating | $10,000 |
| Austin Childcare Providers Network | General operating | $10,000 |
| Chicago Jazz Philharmonic | General operating | $10,000 |
| Chicago Poetry Center | General operating | $10,000 |
| Cognition | General operating | $10,000 |
| Congo Square Theatre | Community engagement and education (ce+e) | $10,000 |
| Crystal Community Ski Club | General operating | $10,000 |
| Healing to Action | General operating | $10,000 |
| Housing Opportunities & Maintenance for the Elderly (Home) | General operating | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Robin Holloway
- Dustin Holloway
- Deborah Seabury Holloway
- Rob Morris
- Lindsey Morris Gutman
- Peter Fisk
- Louise Morris
- Billy McGuinness
Questions people ask
Does The Seabury Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Seabury Foundation give?
$993,000 in tax year 2024, across 70 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Seabury Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Robin Holloway (President), Dustin Holloway (Secretary), Deborah Seabury Holloway (Treasurer) and Rob Morris (Director) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does The Seabury Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and youth programs.