Eckert Seamans Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Eckert Seamans Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2024 it gave $36,650 in 67 grants; the typical grant was $125 and the largest $6,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$36,650
- Number of grants67
- Typical grant$125
- Largest grant$6,000
- Assets$119,432
- New grantees78%
Giving in 2024 was down from $69,550 the year before.
78% of its 2024 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 | $69,550 | 55 | $136,180 |
| 2024 | $36,650 | 67 | $119,432 |
How to apply
Eckert Seamans Charitable 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.
What Eckert Seamans Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to Pennsylvania. It also paid $50 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 39 | $31,650 |
| New Jersey | 10 | $2,200 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $1,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $400 |
| Texas | 1 | $300 |
| New York | 3 | $275 |
| Ohio | 2 | $225 |
| California | 2 | $150 |
| Florida | 2 | $125 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $100 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boys and Girls Club of Western Pa | To provide support to kids | $6,000 |
| Leukemia and Lymphoma Society | To find a cure for blood cancers | $5,000 |
| Pittsburgh Public Theater | To support public theater in pittsburgh | $2,500 |
| Dauphin County Library System | To provide library services to the residents of dauphin county | $2,000 |
| Children First | To help vulnerable children | $1,550 |
| Catholic Charities Diocese of Pittsburgh | To support the religious congregation | $1,000 |
| Friends of the Riverfront | To maintain the three rivers heritage trail | $1,000 |
| Manchester Craftsmen's Guild | To support arts education | $1,000 |
| Move A Mountain Missions | To help youth from the catholic diocese of pittsburgh | $1,000 |
| Neighbors for Neighbors | To support neighbors in need | $1,000 |
| Penn State Health Children's Hospital | To support the penn state children's hospital | $1,000 |
| Pennsylvania Innocence Project | To exonerate those of crimes they did not commit | $1,000 |
| Share the Fun Project | To provide opportunities to less fortunate kids | $1,000 |
| Special Olympics Pennsylvania | To support special olympics in pennsylvania | $1,000 |
| The Education Partnership | To support education | $1,000 |
| Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank | To fight hunger | $950 |
| Achieva | To empower people with disabilities | $500 |
| Body Empowerment Project | To empower youth to find body acceptance | $500 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | To find a cure for cystic fibrosis | $500 |
| Diocese of Scranton | To support the catholic community of the diocese of scranton | $500 |
| Fox Families Care | To help children in need in the fox chapel school district | $500 |
| Rowan University Foundation | To support rowan university | $500 |
| Special Olympics New Jersey | To support special olympics in new jersey | $500 |
| Alsacst Jude Children's Research Hospital | To advance research and treatment for childhood cancer | $400 |
| Task Trenton | To fight hunger | $400 |
| Philabundance | To fight hunger | $350 |
| Susan G Komen | To find a cure for breast cancer | $300 |
| Upmc Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh | To support the medical care for children | $300 |
| Scranton Prep | To support the scranton preparatory school | $250 |
| United for Health | To ensure access to quality healthcare for people living in bawjiase, ghana | $250 |
| Pleasant Hills Volunteer Fire Department | To support the pleasant hills volunteer fire department | $175 |
| American Lung Association | To promote lung health | $125 |
| Beaver County Humane Society | To support the animal shelter in beaver county | $125 |
| Fellowship of the Pawns | To support the game of chess | $125 |
| Hanna's Food Pantry | To fight hunger | $125 |
| Paws Across Pittsburgh | To rescue unwanted cats and dogs | $125 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | To provide support to families of first responders and military members | $125 |
| Allegheny County Bar Foundation | To provide legal services | $100 |
| Humane Animal Rescue | To provide rescue and care to animals in need | $100 |
| Ohio Lions Pediatric Cancer Foundation | To find a cure for pediatric cancer | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Scott D Cessar
- Dorothy A Davis
- Timothy Q Hudak
- Christopher R Opalinski
Questions people ask
Does Eckert Seamans Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Eckert Seamans Charitable Foundation give?
$36,650 in tax year 2024, across 67 grants, with a typical grant of $125.
Who runs Eckert Seamans Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Scott D Cessar (Member-Board of Directors), Dorothy A Davis (Member-Board of Directors), Timothy Q Hudak (Member-Board of Directors) and Christopher R Opalinski (Member-Board of Directors).
What does Eckert Seamans Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, health and education.