The Seawell Elam Foundation
Accepts applications
The Seawell Elam Foundation is a private foundation in Austin, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $111,000 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $11,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$111,000
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$11,000
- Assets$4.0 million
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2025 was down from $142,000 the year before.
100% 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 | $140,000 | 14 | $3.5 million |
| 2024 | $142,000 | 12 | $3.7 million |
| 2025 | $111,000 | 11 | $4.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Elizabeth Jarrett Birdwell PO Box 5546, Austin, TX 78763 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (512) 476-0715 |
| What to submit | Forms may be obtained from the above named person. |
| Restrictions | For charitable, educational, or scientific purposes within the meaning of section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code of 1954. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Seawell Elam Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 10 | $101,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Foster Angels of Central Texas | Program support | $11,000 |
| Austin Classical Guitar | Program support | $10,000 |
| Creative Action | Program support | $10,000 |
| Girlstart | Program support | $10,000 |
| Lifeworks Austin | Program support | $10,000 |
| Peas Office (Partners for Education Agriculture and Sustainability) | Program support | $10,000 |
| Avance | Program support | $10,000 |
| College Possible | Program support | $10,000 |
| KIPP | Program support | $10,000 |
| Welcome Table | Program support | $10,000 |
| Westcave Preserve | Program support | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Elizabeth Jarrett Birdwell
- Robert Roth
- Jennifer Roth
Questions people ask
Does The Seawell Elam Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Seawell Elam Foundation give?
$111,000 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Seawell Elam Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Elizabeth Jarrett Birdwell (President/Secretary), Robert Roth (Vice President/Treasurer) and Jennifer Roth (Chairman).
What does The Seawell Elam Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.