JF Seinsheimer Jr Charitable
JF Seinsheimer Jr Charitable is a private foundation, based in Galveston, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $264K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $20K. Net investment income was $36K.
JF Seinsheimer Jr Charitable at a glance
In short: JF Seinsheimer Jr Charitable gave $20K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $20,000
- +33.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- +16.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,857
- +14.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $264,065
- +6.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who JF Seinsheimer Jr Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Utmb ($4K). Together the top 7 received $20K.
Grant Size Distribution
27 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 27 grants of 27 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How JF Seinsheimer Jr Charitable gives
- Giving grew 82% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 104% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2021) to $41K (2023). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $20K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Utmb Galveston, TX | General | $3,950 |
| Galveston Historical Foundation Galveston, TX | General | $3,000 |
| Galveston Island Humane Society Galveston, TX | General | $3,000 |
| The Texas Surf Museum Corpus Christi, TX | General | $3,000 |
| Galveston Island Meals on Wheels Galveston, TX | General | $2,550 |
| Gulf Coast Big Brothers Big Sisters Galveston, TX | General | $2,500 |
| Surfrider Foundation Galveston, TX | General | $2,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $264,065 | $42,974 | $27,792 | $20,000 | 7 | $21,380 | $36,370 | $20,477 |
| 2024 | $248,882 | $-774 | $24,329 | $15,000 | 6 | $17,600 | $4,174 | $18,879 |
| 2023 | $273,986 | $13,300 | $46,904 | $40,500 | 8 | $43,253 | $9,991 | $18,112 |
| 2022 | $307,519 | $16,900 | $18,221 | $11,000 | 5 | $14,600 | $12,460 | $19,689 |
| 2021 | $308,911 | $19,716 | $15,407 | $5,000 | 1 | — | $12,191 | $19,705 |
| 2020 | $304,603 | $5,022 | $27,436 | $17,000 | 4 | — | $6,566 | $19,545 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, JF Seinsheimer Jr Charitable reported a distributable amount of $20K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
JF Seinsheimer Jr Charitable is led by Virginia Seinsheimer Grief, Chairman since 2021 (on filings since 2020); all 4 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Virginia Seinsheimer Grief
Chairman
Director & Secretary → Chairman, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$1K (2020) → $500 (2025)
Ginger Herter
Director
Director → Secretary, 2024
Secretary → Director, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$1K (2021) → $500 (2025)
H. Ross Grief
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
$500 (2025)
Jl Seinsheimer
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
$500 (2025)
Former officers (3)
- Former: Jf Seinsheimer IV (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Ross Grief (2024) — Director
- Former: J. F. Seinsheimer III (2020) — Chairman & President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $500, to JL Seinsheimer (Director). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about JF Seinsheimer Jr Charitable
How much does JF Seinsheimer Jr Charitable give each year?
JF Seinsheimer Jr Charitable gave $20K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $15K across 6 grants.
What is JF Seinsheimer Jr Charitable's typical grant size?
JF Seinsheimer Jr Charitable's median grant in 2025 was $3,000, and its average grant was $2,857, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does JF Seinsheimer Jr Charitable give grants?
JF Seinsheimer Jr Charitable gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Galveston, TX (6 grants).
Does JF Seinsheimer Jr Charitable give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of JF Seinsheimer Jr Charitable's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are JF Seinsheimer Jr Charitable's largest grantees?
JF Seinsheimer Jr Charitable's largest 2025 grantees include Utmb ($3,950), Galveston Historical Foundation ($3,000) and Galveston Island Humane Society ($3,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is JF Seinsheimer Jr Charitable?
JF Seinsheimer Jr Charitable reported $264K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $21K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $20K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is JF Seinsheimer Jr Charitable's EIN?
JF Seinsheimer Jr Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 76-0609508. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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