The Seidler Foundation
Accepts applications
The Seidler Foundation is a private foundation in Des Moines, Iowa. In tax year 2024 it gave $4.1 million in 175 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $300,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$4.1 million
- Number of grants175
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$300,000
- Assets$104 million
- New grantees34%
Giving in 2024 was up from $2.9 million the year before.
34% 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 | $2.9 million | 140 | $81.0 million |
| 2024 | $4.1 million | 175 | $104 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Stanley B Seidler PO Box 1297, Des Moines, IA 50309 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (515) 244-0300 |
| What to submit | Written request |
What The Seidler Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 22 states, the most to Iowa.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa | 72 | $1.9 million |
| Wyoming | 37 | $1.1 million |
| Missouri | 18 | $591,000 |
| Kansas | 8 | $194,000 |
| Arizona | 8 | $67,500 |
| Illinois | 7 | $61,500 |
| New York | 4 | $37,000 |
| Georgia | 2 | $30,000 |
| District of Columbia | 5 | $21,000 |
| Texas | 2 | $18,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Food Bank of Iowa | General support | $300,000 |
| University of Iowa Center for Advancement | General support | $300,000 |
| Zack Johnson Foundation | General support | $300,000 |
| Grand Teton Music Festival | General support | $250,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Des Moines | General support | $250,000 |
| Kansas City Art Institute | General support | $214,000 |
| Food Bank of Wyoming | General support | $150,000 |
| Harvesters Community Food Network | General support | $150,000 |
| The Food Group | General support | $150,000 |
| Community Foundation of Jackson Hole | General support | $102,750 |
| Des Moines Metro Opera | General support | $100,000 |
| Johnson County Community College Foundation | General support | $76,000 |
| American Public Square | General support | $60,000 |
| Foothills Food Bank | General support | $50,000 |
| Wyoming Community Foundation | General support | $50,000 |
| Wyoming Public Media | General support | $40,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Kansas City | General support | $37,500 |
| Variety Club of Iadoctors Wo Borders | General support | $35,000 |
| Jewish Family Services of Kansas City | General support | $30,000 |
| Michael J Fox Foundation | General support | $30,000 |
| Sheridan Memorial Hospital Foundation | General support | $30,000 |
| Volunteers of America | General support | $30,000 |
| Center for Vital Community | General support | $25,000 |
| Kansas City Symphony | General support | $25,000 |
| Nelson Atkins Museum of Art | General support | $25,000 |
| Sheridan Community Land Trust | General support | $25,000 |
| United Way | General support | $25,000 |
| Wyoming Theater | General support | $25,000 |
| Cedar Rapids Jefferson High School | Computer equipment | $21,070 |
| Advocacy and Resource Center | General support | $20,000 |
| Climb Wyoming | General support | $20,000 |
| Emory University | General support | $20,000 |
| Homes of Oakridge | General support | $20,000 |
| KCPT Kansas City Public TV | General support | $20,000 |
| Kcur National Public Radio | General support | $20,000 |
| Northwestern University | General support | $20,000 |
| Orchard Place | General support | $20,000 |
| The Hub on Smith | General support | $20,000 |
| University of Illinois Fund | General support | $20,000 |
| Wyoming's Women's Foundation | General support | $20,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Stanley B Seidler
- Carol Seidler Mavrakis
- Susan Seidler Nerman
Questions people ask
Does The Seidler Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Seidler Foundation give?
$4.1 million in tax year 2024, across 175 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Seidler Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Stanley B Seidler (President), Carol Seidler Mavrakis (Director) and Susan Seidler Nerman (Director).
What does The Seidler Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, food and hunger and arts and culture.