Sea Breeze Foundation-Tr
Preselected recipients only
Sea Breeze Foundation-Tr is a private foundation in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $130,000 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $8,000 and the largest $10,000. 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$130,000
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$8,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$2.6 million
- New grantees13%
Giving in 2025 was up from $120,000 the year before.
13% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $110,000 | 16 | $2.2 million |
| 2024 | $120,000 | 16 | $2.3 million |
| 2025 | $130,000 | 16 | $2.6 million |
How to apply
Sea Breeze Foundation-Tr 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 Sea Breeze Foundation-Tr funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 14 | $115,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $10,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boston Symphony Orchestra | General operating | $10,000 |
| The Zeiterion Theatre | General operating | $10,000 |
| Umass Medical School | General operating | $10,000 |
| Heritage Museum and Gardens | General operating | $10,000 |
| Bourne Conservation Trust | General operating | $10,000 |
| Manomet Center for Conservation Studies | General operating | $10,000 |
| Trustees of Reservations | General operating | $9,000 |
| From the Top | General operating | $8,000 |
| Animal Rescue League of Boston | General operating | $8,000 |
| New England Conservatory of Music | General operating | $8,000 |
| New England Aquarium | General operating | $7,000 |
| Our Sisters School | General operating | $7,000 |
| Compassionate Care ALS | General operating | $6,000 |
| The Winsor School | General operating | $6,000 |
| WGBH | General operating | $6,000 |
| Friends of South Georgia Island | General operating | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Benjamin B Baker
- Hope L Baker
- Paul Brigham
- Sandra Steele
Questions people ask
Does Sea Breeze Foundation-Tr accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Sea Breeze Foundation-Tr give?
$130,000 in tax year 2025, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $8,000.
Who runs Sea Breeze Foundation-Tr?
Its 2025 filing lists Benjamin B Baker (Trustee), Hope L Baker (Trustee), Paul Brigham (Trustee) and Sandra Steele (Trustee).
What does Sea Breeze Foundation-Tr fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, environment and conservation and education.