Seaman Family Foundation Trust
Preselected recipients only
Seaman Family Foundation Trust is a private foundation in Wooster, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $478,550 in 36 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $150,000. 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$478,550
- Number of grants36
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$150,000
- Assets$12.2 million
- New grantees19%
Giving in 2025 was up from $384,400 the year before.
19% 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 | $287,325 | 35 | $8.5 million |
| 2024 | $384,400 | 41 | $10.5 million |
| 2025 | $478,550 | 36 | $12.2 million |
How to apply
Seaman Family Foundation Trust 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 Seaman Family Foundation Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 26 | $275,800 |
| Nebraska | 1 | $150,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $12,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $10,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $5,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $2,500 |
| U.S. Virgin Islands | 1 | $2,000 |
| Colorado | 2 | $1,250 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Schwab Daf Giving 360 | Charitable grant making | $150,000 |
| Camping and Education Foundation | Charitable | $65,000 |
| United Way of Wayne and Holmes County | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Wayne County Community Fdn | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Wooster Community Hospital Cardiovascular Inst | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Central America Medical Outreach | Eductaional, salsa sizzle | $28,500 |
| Healthnetwork Foundation | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Wayne Center for the Arts | Charitable | $16,000 |
| College of Wooster | Charitable | $12,000 |
| Dana-Farber Cancer Institute | Charitable | $12,000 |
| Noble Network of Charter Schools | Educational | $10,000 |
| Parent Empowerment Network | Charitable | $10,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Charitable - california wildfires | $10,000 |
| Ohio Light Opera | Charitable | $7,500 |
| Montessori School of Wooster | Charitable | $5,000 |
| The Loomis Chaffee School | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Wayne County Sports Hall of Fame | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Holmes County Education Foundation | Charitable scholarship fund | $2,500 |
| Interlochen Center for the Arts | Charitable - visual arts fund | $2,500 |
| One Eighty | Charitable - exec search | $2,500 |
| Viola Startzman Free Clinic | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Wooster Youth Shakespeare | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Downtown Arts Theater Inc | Charitable two film series | $2,400 |
| Animal Care Center of St John | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Bowling Green State University | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Salvation Army of Wooster | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Fredericksburg Library | Charitable | $1,000 |
| People to People Ministries | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Women's Advisory Board - College of Wooster | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Wooster City Schools | Charitable | $1,000 |
| St Clare of Assisi | Charitable | $750 |
| Beaver Creek Religious Foundation | General support | $500 |
| Friends of Wooster Symphony Orchestra | Charitable | $500 |
| University of Dayton | Charitable | $250 |
| The Wilderness Center | Charitable | $150 |
Officers and trustees
- Richard N Seaman
- Kimberly A Seaman
- Judith G Seaman
Questions people ask
Does Seaman Family Foundation Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Seaman Family Foundation Trust give?
$478,550 in tax year 2025, across 36 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Seaman Family Foundation Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Richard N Seaman (Trustee), Kimberly A Seaman (Trustee, Executive Director) and Judith G Seaman (Trustee).
What does Seaman Family Foundation Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and human services.