Scandinavian Seminar
Preselected recipients only
Scandinavian Seminar is a private foundation in South Hadley, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $95,000 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 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 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$95,000
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$55,000
- Assets$2.4 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $82,494 the year before.
0% of its 2025 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 | $85,000 | 7 | $2.0 million |
| 2024 | $82,494 | 7 | $2.3 million |
| 2025 | $95,000 | 9 | $2.4 million |
How to apply
Scandinavian Seminar 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 Scandinavian Seminar funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to New York. It also paid $10,000 in 2 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 1 | $55,000 |
| California | 1 | $5,000 |
| Hawaii | 1 | $5,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $5,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $5,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $5,000 |
| South Dakota | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American-Scandinavian Foundation | To provide scholarship support to the american-scandinavian foundation. | $55,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Bruce E Buxton
- Dr Aili Flint
- Dr Daphne L Davidson
- Dr David H Brown
- Eugene V Kokot
- Tom Lewis
- Peter Andresen
- Robert Maass
- Dr Rune Ryden
- Dr Susan Larson
- Wegard D Holby
- William J Kaufmann
- Holly Howery
Questions people ask
Does Scandinavian Seminar accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Scandinavian Seminar give?
$95,000 in tax year 2025, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Scandinavian Seminar?
Its 2025 filing lists Bruce E Buxton (Ceo/Trustee), Dr Aili Flint (Trustee), Dr Daphne L Davidson (Chair) and Dr David H Brown (Trustee) among 13 officers and trustees.
What does Scandinavian Seminar fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and international.