Seymour Schram Private Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Seymour Schram Private Foundation Inc is a private foundation in New Orleans, Louisiana. In tax year 2024 it gave $136,500 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $55,000. 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$136,500
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$55,000
- Assets$3.3 million
- New grantees14%
Giving in 2024 was up from $131,500 the year before.
14% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $131,500 | 7 | $2.9 million |
| 2024 | $136,500 | 7 | $3.3 million |
How to apply
Seymour Schram Private Foundation Inc 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 Seymour Schram Private Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Louisiana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | 3 | $85,000 |
| Texas | 3 | $50,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Congregation Beth Israel | The purpose of the contribution is to provide support to organizations organized and operated exclusively for charitable, educational, religious or scientific purposes that qualify as exempt organizations under section 501(c)(3) of the code. | $55,000 |
| Heartgift Louisiana | The purpose of the contribution is to provide support to organizations organized and operated exclusively for charitable, educational, religious or scientific purposes that qualify as exempt organizations under section 501(c)(3) of the code. | $25,000 |
| Wheelchairs for Warriors | The purpose of the contribution is to provide support to organizations organized and operated exclusively for charitable, educational, religious or scientific purposes that qualify as exempt organizations under section 501(c)(3) of the code. | $25,000 |
| K9 Airlift | The purpose of the contribution is to provide support to organizations organized and operated exclusively for charitable, educational, religious or scientific purposes that qualify as exempt organizations under section 501(c)(3) of the code. | $15,000 |
| Project Protect Our Children | The purpose of the contribution is to provide support to organizations organized and operated exclusively for charitable, educational, religious or scientific purposes that qualify as exempt organizations under section 501(c)(3) of the code. | $10,000 |
| Bogalusa Balloon Festival | The purpose of the contribution is to provide support to organizations organized and operated exclusively for charitable, educational, religious or scientific purposes that qualify as exempt organizations under section 501(c)(3) of the code. | $5,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | The purpose of the contribution is to provide support to organizations organized and operated exclusively for charitable, educational, religious or scientific purposes that qualify as exempt organizations under section 501(c)(3) of the code. | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Kenneth M Perret
- Tina Garwood
Questions people ask
Does Seymour Schram Private Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Seymour Schram Private Foundation Inc give?
$136,500 in tax year 2024, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Seymour Schram Private Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Kenneth M Perret (Director, President) and Tina Garwood (Director, Secretary).
What does Seymour Schram Private Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and science and research.