Susan Stuart Seiler Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Susan Stuart Seiler Family Foundation is a private foundation in Lincoln, Nebraska. In tax year 2025 it gave $441,000 in 36 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $105,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$441,000
- Number of grants36
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$105,000
- Assets$10.3 million
- New grantees36%
Giving in 2025 was up from $399,000 the year before.
36% of its 2025 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 | $402,500 | 37 | $8.5 million |
| 2024 | $399,000 | 31 | $9.5 million |
| 2025 | $441,000 | 36 | $10.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Susan S Seiler President Susan Stua 5930 S 58th St Ste I, Lincoln, NE 68516 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (402) 440-2517 |
| What to submit | THE ORGANIZATION REQUESTING A GRANT SHOULD FURNISH AN OPINION TO THE EFFECT THAT (1) THE ORGANIZATION HAS BEEN CERTIFIED BY THE IRS AND IS IN FACT ACTING AS AN ORGANIZATION DESCRIBED IN SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE TO WHICH CONTRIBUTIONS ARE DEDUCTIBLE UNDER SECTION 170(c)(2)(b) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE, AND FURNISH THE ORGANIZATION'S TAX IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: AND (2) THAT THE ORGANIZATION IS EITHER: (A) ONE WHICH COMES WITHIN THE DEFINITION CONTAINED IN PARAGRAPHS (1), (2), OR (3) OF SECTION 509(A) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE: OR (B) THAT IF THE ORGANIZATION IS A "PRIVATE FOUNDATION" AS DESCRIBED IN SECTION 509(A) THAT IT IS ALSO AN "OPERATING FOUNDATION" AS DEFINED IN SECTION 4942(J)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. |
| Deadlines | Applications are accepted at any time. |
What Susan Stuart Seiler Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 20 | $349,500 |
| District of Columbia | 5 | $32,000 |
| Nebraska | 1 | $25,000 |
| Virginia | 4 | $12,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $10,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $5,000 |
| New York | 1 | $5,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $1,500 |
| California | 2 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Stephen's Episcopal Church | Religious | $105,000 |
| Second Harvest Heartland | Charitable | $27,000 |
| Edina Give and Go | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Hope Academy | Charitable | $25,000 |
| The Lift Garage | Charitable | $25,000 |
| University of Nebraska Foundation | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Longville Area Community Foundation | Charitable | $20,000 |
| St John's University | Charitable | $20,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Hennepin Arts | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Longville Lakes Clinic | Charitable | $15,000 |
| My Very Own Bed | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Sharing & Caring Hands | Charitable | $14,000 |
| MN Independence College & Community | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Capital Area Food Bank | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Center for Reproductive Rights | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Dream Project | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Greater Minneapolis Crisis Nursery | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Junior League of Minneapolis | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Sheltering Arms Foundation | Charitable | $5,000 |
| St Paul & Minnesota Fdn - Giving WoMN | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Teachers Unify to End Gun Violence | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Treehouse - Family Hope Service | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Arlington Food Assistance Center | Charitable | $5,000 |
| St Nicholas Episcopal Church - Casa Maria | Religious | $5,000 |
| Chloe & Maud Foundation | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Hospitality House Youth Development | Charitable | $2,500 |
| The George Washington University | Charitable | $2,000 |
| The Sujeeth Foundation | Charitable | $1,500 |
| 826DC | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Autism Society of Minnesota | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Junior League of Northern Virginia | Charitable | $1,000 |
| The Falls Church | Charitable | $1,000 |
| CASA of Orange County | Charitable | $500 |
| Community Partners | Charitable | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Susan S Seiler
- Kenneth M Seiler
- James Stuart III
- Lee R Stuart
- Anne E Hansen
- Samantha G Seiler
- Margaux F Seiler
- Ian F Seiler
- Caroline J Seiler
Questions people ask
Does Susan Stuart Seiler Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Applications are accepted at any time.
How much does Susan Stuart Seiler Family Foundation give?
$441,000 in tax year 2025, across 36 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Susan Stuart Seiler Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Susan S Seiler (President & Director), Kenneth M Seiler (Director), James Stuart III (Vice President & Director) and Lee R Stuart (Vice President, Asst Sec & Director) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does Susan Stuart Seiler Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and food and hunger.