Josh Seidel Memorial Foundation
The Josh Seidel Memorial Foundation is a public charity based in Chesterfield, Missouri. It supports programs and schools that help young people build science, engineering, and technical skills, encourage entrepreneurism, and connect people for the greater good of the community.
Josh Seidel Memorial Foundation at a glance
In short: Josh Seidel Memorial Foundation gave $186K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $16K), mostly in Missouri. 50% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $186,186
- +138.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $15,516
- +19.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $14,000
- Total assets
- $710,198
- +6.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 50% first-time grantees (6 of 12, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Missouri (88% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Josh Seidel Memorial Foundation
- Contact
Mailing address: 1267 Somerset Field Dr, Chesterfield, MO 63005
Phone: (314) 749-7304
Website: https://joshseidel.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Josh Seidel Memorial Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Christian Brothers College High Sch ($30K). Together the top 10 received $169K.
Grant Size Distribution
28 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 28 grants of 28 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Chesterfield, Missouri. In 2024, 88% of its grant dollars went to recipients in Missouri, 8% to Illinois, and 4% to Arkansas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Josh Seidel Memorial Foundation open to new grantees?
50%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 12 grantees (50%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $14K; repeat grants $17K. How we count
Medians: $14K first-time, $14K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $29K (2022) to $186K (2024). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $186K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Christian Brothers College High Sch Saint Louis, MO | STEM Program | $30,000 |
| Washington University Saint Louis, MO | STEM | $24,000 |
| The Little Bit Foundation Saint Louis, MO | Coding Course First Lego League | $23,800 |
| St Elizabeths Catholic Church KC Kansas City, MO | Upgrade STEAM Lab | $15,000 |
| Wings of Hope Chesterfield, MO | Flight Lessons | $15,000 |
| Marion Middle School Marion, IL | STEM Initiative | $15,000 |
| Gateway Science Academy Saint Louis, MO | — | $13,000 |
| Ladue Educational Foundation Saint Louis, MO | Construction Tech Grant | $12,000 |
| STL County Library Saint Louis, MO | Coding Course | $10,656 |
| City of Ferguson Fire Dept Saint Louis, MO | Inflatable House Fire Trainer | $10,230 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $710,198 | $339,040 | $298,984 | $186,186 | 12 | $25,843 |
| 2023 | $670,142 | $206,794 | $140,993 | $78,000 | 6 | $-2,636 |
| 2022 | $604,341 | $219,307 | $101,725 | $28,900 | 3 | $15,373 |
| 2021 | $486,759 | $43,459 | $68,792 | $37,940 | 3 | $20,313 |
| 2020 | $551,098 | $105,660 | $104,083 | $83,485 | 4 | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is to honor Josh Seidel by assisting and inspiring young people to participate in programs or attend schools that build science, engineering, and technical skills, encourage entrepreneurism, and foster connections for the greater good of the community.
Its giving has supported STEM and STEAM education, coding, robotics, construction technology, aviation, and fire-safety education. The foundation’s website also says it awards annual scholarships to students at the University of Missouri–Columbia.
Among its 2024 grantees, The Little Bit Foundation describes its mission as breaking down barriers to learning for under-resourced students through partnerships and programs that serve the whole child and provide access to essential services and educational experiences. Wings of Hope says it works to save and change lives through aviation. Incarnate Word Academy describes its mission as helping young women of faith achieve their potential and make a positive impact.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 12 grants totaling $186,186. Grants ranged from $7,500 to $30,000, with a median of $14,000. The largest awards included $30,000 to Christian Brothers College High School for a STEM program, $24,000 to Washington University for STEM, and $23,800 to The Little Bit Foundation for a coding course and First Lego League. Other awards included $15,000 to St. Elizabeths Catholic Church for a STEAM lab upgrade, $15,000 to Wings of Hope for flight lessons, and $15,000 to Marion Middle School for a STEM initiative.
The foundation’s website says that organizations seeking a donation from JSMF should complete a request document and email it to the foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Daniel Hefley as president and director, and Eric Fritsche as director, vice president, and treasurer. It lists Angela Trost as director, vice president, and secretary. Other directors listed are Andrew Bosworth, Kevin Deptula, Bradley Eisel, Jan Fogarty, Michael Reed, Michael Link, and Madison Robinson.
Josh Seidel Memorial Foundation is led by Daniel Hefley, President Director since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 13 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Daniel Hefley
President Director
Director & President → President Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Bosworth
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bradley Eisel
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eric Trost
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jan Fogarty
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Deptula
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Link
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jordan Williams
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Reed
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katie Cowan
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Madison Robinson
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eric Fritsche
Director Vice President Treasurer
Director → Director Vice President Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Angela Trost
Directorvp Secretary
Director → Directorvp Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Michael Maloney (2020–2023) — Director Vice President Treasurer
- Former: Ronald Hefley (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Ryan Otoole (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Benjamin Keane (2020–2021) — Director Vice President Secretary
- Former: Michael Blake (2020–2021) — Director
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 Josh Seidel Memorial Foundation
How much does Josh Seidel Memorial Foundation give each year?
Josh Seidel Memorial Foundation gave $186K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $78K across 6 grants.
What is Josh Seidel Memorial Foundation's typical grant size?
Josh Seidel Memorial Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $14,000, and its average grant was $15,516, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Josh Seidel Memorial Foundation that year got $14K on average.
Where does Josh Seidel Memorial Foundation give grants?
Josh Seidel Memorial Foundation gives mostly in Missouri: 88% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Illinois (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Saint Louis, MO (8 grants).
Does Josh Seidel Memorial Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Josh Seidel Memorial Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Josh Seidel Memorial Foundation's largest grantees?
Josh Seidel Memorial Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Christian Brothers College High Sch ($30,000), Washington University ($24,000) and The Little Bit Foundation ($23,800), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 42% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Josh Seidel Memorial Foundation?
Josh Seidel Memorial Foundation reported $710K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $339K.
What does Josh Seidel Memorial Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to honor Josh Seidel by assisting and inspiring young people to participate in programs or attend schools that build science, engineering, and technical skills, encourage entrepreneurism, and foster connections for the greater good of the community. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Josh Seidel Memorial Foundation?
Josh Seidel Memorial Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check joshseidel.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Josh Seidel Memorial Foundation's EIN?
Josh Seidel Memorial Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-4339719. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Josh Seidel Memorial Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 10, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/josh-seidel-memorial-foundation-morg_38289a2df1734ecfa54cb25c4bce5535
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