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The Janet and Earl Seekins Family Foundation

Preselected recipients only Bend, Oregon · EIN 814624131

The Janet and Earl Seekins Family Foundation is a private foundation in Bend, Oregon. In tax year 2024 it gave $63,000 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $3,125 and the largest $8,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was up from $55,000 the year before.

20% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$55,00020$1.1 million
2024$63,00020$1.1 million

How to apply

The Janet and Earl Seekins Family 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Janet and Earl Seekins Family Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Oregon.

StateGrantsAmount
Oregon12$37,500
California6$21,000
New York1$2,500
Illinois1$2,000

Grants paid in 2024

All 20 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Boundless Freedom Project
Sacramento, CA
To further the mission of the organization$8,000
Winterhaven School
Portland, OR
To further the mission of the organization$4,500
Civics Learning Project
Portland, OR
To further the mission of the organization$4,500
WO Smith Music School
Bend, OR
To further the mission of the organization$3,750
Tower Theatre Foundation
Bend, OR
To further the mission of the organization$3,500
Kids Center
Bend, OR
To further the mission of the organization$3,500
CO Veterans Ranch
Bend, OR
To further the mission of the organization$3,500
A Place Called Home
Los Angeles, CA
To further the mission of the organization$3,500
Central City Concern
Portland, OR
To further the mission of the organization$3,250
Minds Matter
Portland, OR
To further the mission of the organization$3,250
Blanchet House
Portland, OR
To further the mission of the organization$3,000
Garden School Foundation
Los Angeles, CA
To further the mission of the organization$3,000
Statement Arts
New York, NY
To further the mission of the organization$2,500
Zen Caregiving Project
San Francisco, CA
To further the mission of the organization$2,500
Opb
Portland, OR
To further the mission of the organization$2,000
A Way Home For Dogs
San Diego, CA
To further the mission of the organization$2,000
Downtown Women's Center
Los Angeles, CA
To further the mission of the organization$2,000
Evans Scholars Foundation
Glenview, IL
To further the mission of the organization$2,000
Deschutes Children's Foundation
Bend, OR
To further the mission of the organization$1,750
Duniway School
Portland, OR
To further the mission of the organization$1,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Janet and Earl Seekins Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The Janet and Earl Seekins Family Foundation give?

$63,000 in tax year 2024, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $3,125.

Who runs The Janet and Earl Seekins Family Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Earl I Seekins (President), Janet L Seekins (Sec/Treas), Emily Seekins Peter (Vice President) and Clare J Seekins (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.

What does The Janet and Earl Seekins Family Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and arts and culture.

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