Seele Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Seele Foundation is a private foundation in Oakley, Kansas. In tax year 2024 it gave $105,000 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $25,000. 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$105,000
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$2.3 million
- New grantees18%
Giving in 2024 was up from $85,000 the year before.
18% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $101,500 | 17 | $2.0 million |
| 2023 | $85,000 | 13 | $2.2 million |
| 2024 | $105,000 | 11 | $2.3 million |
How to apply
Seele 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.
What Seele Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Kansas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas | 11 | $105,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Citizens Health Foundation | General | $25,000 |
| Friends of Pioneer Memorial Library | General | $20,000 |
| Logan County Community Foundation | General | $10,000 |
| Prairie Museum of Art & History | General | $10,000 |
| Thomas County Community Foundation | General | $10,000 |
| Wild West Historical Foundation | General | $10,000 |
| Logan County Healthcare Foundation | General | $10,000 |
| Western Plains Arts Association | General | $3,000 |
| Oakley Kansas Fire Department | General | $2,500 |
| Winona Rural Fire Dept | General | $2,500 |
| Butterfield Trail Museum | General | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Nancy Kuhlman
- Michael Kough
- Linda Sims
Questions people ask
Does Seele Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Seele Foundation give?
$105,000 in tax year 2024, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Seele Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Nancy Kuhlman (President), Michael Kough (Secretary) and Linda Sims (Treasurer).
What does Seele Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, community development and arts and culture.