Adam and Maria Sarah Seybert
Accepts applications
Adam and Maria Sarah Seybert is a private foundation in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $415,500 in 31 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $70,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$415,500
- Number of grants31
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$70,000
- Assets$13.1 million
- New grantees74%
Giving in 2025 was down from $445,000 the year before.
74% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $388,172 | 29 | $10.9 million |
| 2024 | $445,000 | 29 | $11.6 million |
| 2025 | $415,500 | 31 | $13.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Theresa Jackson PO Box 52758, Philadelphia, PA 19115 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (215) 821-8144 |
| What to submit | See website for grant forms. |
| Deadlines | See website for grant due dates. |
| Restrictions | Grants are restricted to the benefit of poor boys and girls residing in philadelphia. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Adam and Maria Sarah Seybert funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 29 | $395,500 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $10,000 |
| New York | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Workshop Learning | General operating | $70,000 |
| Community Council Health Systems | General operating | $44,500 |
| Gemma Services | General operating | $30,000 |
| After School Activities Partnership | General operating | $10,000 |
| Autism Rec | General operating | $10,000 |
| Azzim Dukes Initiative | General operating | $10,000 |
| Beyond the Bars | General operating | $10,000 |
| Breakthrough of Greater Phila | General operating | $10,000 |
| Building Our Lives Together Inc | General operating | $10,000 |
| College Together | General operating | $10,000 |
| The Common Place | General operating | $10,000 |
| Court Appointed Special Advocates | General operating | $10,000 |
| Dez Kids Construction Education Pro | General operating | $10,000 |
| Educational Advocates Reaching Toda | General operating | $10,000 |
| Friends of the Children - Philadelp | General operating | $10,000 |
| Harlem Lacrosse and Leadership Corp | General operating | $10,000 |
| Historic Fair Hill | General operating | $10,000 |
| Lift Every Voice Philly | General operating | $10,000 |
| Neighborhood Bike Works | General operating | $10,000 |
| Norris Square Neighborhood Project | General operating | $10,000 |
| One House at A Time | General operating | $10,000 |
| The Philadelphia Academies | General operating | $10,000 |
| Philadelphia Arts in Education Part | General operating | $10,000 |
| Philadelphia Robotics Coalition | General operating | $10,000 |
| Philadelphia Young Playwrights | General operating | $10,000 |
| Posibilidades Infinitas | General operating | $10,000 |
| Tree House Books | General operating | $10,000 |
| Turning Points for Children | General operating | $10,000 |
| Urbain Affairs Coalition | General operating | $10,000 |
| Yoga 4 the World | General operating | $10,000 |
| Philadelphia Youth Organization | General operating | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Richardson Sedmak
- Evan Wilson
- James Massaquoi
- Lamia Makkar
- Jill Fink
- Catherine Lavigne
- Marissa Meyers
- Miguel Morel
Questions people ask
Does Adam and Maria Sarah Seybert accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: See website for grant due dates..
How much does Adam and Maria Sarah Seybert give?
$415,500 in tax year 2025, across 31 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Adam and Maria Sarah Seybert?
Its 2025 filing lists Richardson Sedmak (President), Evan Wilson (Vice Preside), James Massaquoi (Treasurer) and Lamia Makkar (Secretary) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Adam and Maria Sarah Seybert fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and community development.