Henry M Seldon Charitable Trust
Henry M Seldon Charitable Trust is a private foundation, based in Troy, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $10.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $407K. Net investment income was $2.8M.
Henry M Seldon Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: Henry M Seldon Charitable Trust gave $407K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $81K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $406,762
- -26.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $81,352
- -26.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $81,352
- Total assets
- $10,817,549
- +28.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Michigan (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who Henry M Seldon Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Salvation Army Co Major Norman Marshall ($81K). Together the top 4 received $325K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($81,352), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
25 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 15 grants of 25 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Henry M Seldon Charitable Trust gives
- Giving fell 40% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 81% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $400K (2020) to $674K (2021). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $407K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Salvation Army Co Major Norman Marshall Southfield, MI | Meet Human Needs | $81,353 |
| Wayne State University Detroit, MI | Scholarships | $81,353 |
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $81,352 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Se Michigan Farmington Hills, MI | Provides Various Youth Development Programs | $81,352 |
| Central Untied Methodist Church Detroit, MI | Promote Religious Teachings | $81,352 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $10,817,549 | $2,874,670 | $485,948 | $406,762 | 5 | $409,137 | $2,813,907 | $504,997 |
| 2023 | $8,450,328 | $477,341 | $647,303 | $551,985 | 5 | $554,581 | $399,265 | $489,492 |
| 2022 | $8,632,719 | $161,014 | $653,460 | $560,700 | 5 | $563,682 | $119,847 | $519,652 |
| 2021 | $9,091,235 | $849,438 | $768,522 | $673,620 | 5 | $673,620 | $777,007 | $432,486 |
| 2020 | $9,010,319 | $405,134 | $484,961 | $400,400 | 5 | — | $339,798 | $437,177 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Henry M Seldon Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $505K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Henry M Seldon Charitable Trust is led by Derek Brown, Chairman on every filing since 2020; none of the 9 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Derek Brown
Chairman
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David S. Hickman
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Toni Somers
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Henning
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jack Buckley
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul Perez
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Strong
Vice Chairman
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joseph R. Owens
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard Strowger
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Jill Zundel (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: David Thoms (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Jennifer Demello-Johnson (2020) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Henry M Seldon Charitable Trust
How much does Henry M Seldon Charitable Trust give each year?
Henry M Seldon Charitable Trust gave $407K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $552K across 5 grants.
What is Henry M Seldon Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
Henry M Seldon Charitable Trust's median grant in 2024 was $81,352, and its average grant was $81,352, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Henry M Seldon Charitable Trust give grants?
Henry M Seldon Charitable Trust gives mostly in Michigan: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Detroit, MI (2 grants).
Does Henry M Seldon Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Henry M Seldon Charitable Trust's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Henry M Seldon Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
Henry M Seldon Charitable Trust's largest 2024 grantees include Salvation Army Co Major Norman Marshall ($81,353), Wayne State University ($81,353) and Boys & Girls Club of Se Michigan ($81,352), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($81,352), which are not listed by name. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Henry M Seldon Charitable Trust?
Henry M Seldon Charitable Trust reported $10.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $409K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $505K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is Henry M Seldon Charitable Trust's EIN?
Henry M Seldon Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-6323073. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 11, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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