Kaj Seifert Foundation for Aspiring Young Artists
The Kaj Seifert Foundation for Aspiring, based in Bozeman, Montana, is a private foundation that supports young people exploring or developing artistic interests. Its website describes support for youth ages 10–17, including assistance with arts experiences, equipment, lessons, and camps.
Kaj Seifert Foundation for Aspiring Young Artists at a glance
In short: Kaj Seifert Foundation for Aspiring Young Artists gave $42K across 47 grants in 2025 (avg $887), mostly in Idaho. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $41,689
- +174.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 47
- +193.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $887
- -6.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $688
- Total assets
- $3,584
- -10.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Idaho (52% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Kaj Seifert Foundation for Aspiring Young Artists
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The website describes submitting a video application with information about the applicant, the artistic experience sought, needed materials or instruction, and the chosen mentor. The 2026 application page says applications may be submitted by email, with alternate submission by mail available for applicants unable to submit electronically.
- Review Cycle
- The website lists January 31, 2026, as the deadline for the Spring/Summer 2026 grant application.
- Deadline
- The website lists January 31, 2026, as the deadline for the Spring/Summer 2026 grant application.
- Contact
Mailing address: 306 Dogwood Drive, Bozeman, MT 59718
Phone: (406) 600-0302
Website: https://kajseifertfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Kaj Seifert Foundation for Aspiring Young Artists funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Gus Carr ($2K). Together the top 10 received $17K.
Grant Size Distribution
63 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 63 grants of 63 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The website lists Montana, Idaho, and Wyoming as eligible states. In 2025, 52% of grant dollars went to recipients in Idaho and 48% to recipients in Montana.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 47 itemized grants.
Cities
How Kaj Seifert Foundation for Aspiring Young Artists gives
- In 2025 it paid out well above 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 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2024) to $42K (2025). In 2025 it made 47 grants totaling $42K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Gus Carr Not provided, MT | Saxophone | $2,011 |
| Calley Cromwell Eagle, ID | Ballet | $2,000 |
| Jackson Fiedler Bozeman, MT | Summer Camp | $2,000 |
| Gabe Slater Missoula, MT | Euphonium | $1,995 |
| Addison Agre Star, ID | Drum lessons | $1,680 |
| Max Heginbotham Bozeman, MT | Voice Lessons | $1,560 |
| Emma Oberchain Parma, ID | Guitar | $1,547 |
| Brynlee Purkey Pocatello, ID | DCI Camp | $1,500 |
| Issabella Hadley Moscow, ID | Dance Competition | $1,500 |
| Issabella Waltzek Moscow, ID | Piano | $1,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,584 | $45,340 | $45,756 | $41,689 | 47 | $41,689 | $177 |
| 2024 | $4,000 | $15,388 | $22,154 | $15,213 | 16 | $15,213 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Kaj Seifert Foundation for Aspiring Young Artists reported a distributable amount of $177 for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated purpose is to encourage youth to pursue new or continuing forms of artistic expression and to enhance their artistic, musical, literary, or similar skills and interests. Its website gives examples including dance, music, visual arts, performing arts, video and audio production, lessons, camps, competitions, supplies, and equipment.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 47 grants totaling $41,689. Individual grants ranged from $59 to $2,011, with a median of $688. The 2024 filing reported 16 grants totaling $15,213. Its 2025 filing, the latest on this page, reports 47 grants totaling $41,689.
Among the largest 2025 grants were $2,011 to Gus Carr for saxophone; $2,000 to Calley Cromwell for ballet; $2,000 to Jackson Fiedler for summer camp; and $1,995 to Gabe Slater for euphonium. Other listed grants included support for drum lessons, voice lessons, dance competitions, and camps.
The foundation’s 2026 application page describes in-kind grants paid to suppliers, instructors, or camps rather than cash paid directly to grantees. Applicants must be ages 10–17 on the submission date, live in Montana, Idaho, or Wyoming, identify a mentor, submit a video application, and have the application signed by the applicant and a legal guardian. The FAQ also says applicants must agree to a follow-up interview six months later. The website’s application information describes an application process, while the foundation’s 2024 filing states that it does not accept unsolicited requests.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Maren Haynes - Marchesini as president, Derek Bernier as secretary, and Lewis Dobie as treasurer.
Kaj Seifert Foundation for Aspiring Young Artists is led by Maren Haynes - Marchesini, President since 2025 (on filings since 2024); none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Maren Haynes - Marchesini
President
Secretary → President, 2025
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Derek Bernier
Secretary
President → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Lewis Dobie
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Elizabeth Jacoby (2024) — Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2025. "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 Kaj Seifert Foundation for Aspiring Young Artists
How much does Kaj Seifert Foundation for Aspiring Young Artists give each year?
Kaj Seifert Foundation for Aspiring Young Artists gave $42K across 47 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $15K across 16 grants.
What is Kaj Seifert Foundation for Aspiring Young Artists's typical grant size?
Kaj Seifert Foundation for Aspiring Young Artists's median grant in 2025 was $688, and its average grant was $887, across 47 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Kaj Seifert Foundation for Aspiring Young Artists give grants?
Kaj Seifert Foundation for Aspiring Young Artists gives mostly in Idaho: 52% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Montana (48%). The most frequent recipient cities were Bozeman, MT (12 grants), Missoula, MT (4 grants), Moscow, ID (3 grants) and Pocatello, ID (2 grants).
Does Kaj Seifert Foundation for Aspiring Young Artists give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 47 grants with a stated purpose on Kaj Seifert Foundation for Aspiring Young Artists's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Summer Camp" (5 grants), "Guitar" (4 grants) and "Lessons" (3 grants).
Who are Kaj Seifert Foundation for Aspiring Young Artists's largest grantees?
Kaj Seifert Foundation for Aspiring Young Artists's largest 2025 grantees include Gus Carr ($2,011), Calley Cromwell ($2,000) and Jackson Fiedler ($2,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 14% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Kaj Seifert Foundation for Aspiring Young Artists?
Kaj Seifert Foundation for Aspiring Young Artists reported $4K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $42K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $177 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Kaj Seifert Foundation for Aspiring Young Artists fund?
The foundation’s stated purpose is to encourage youth to pursue new or continuing forms of artistic expression and to enhance their artistic, musical, literary, or similar skills and interests. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Kaj Seifert Foundation for Aspiring Young Artists?
The website describes submitting a video application with information about the applicant, the artistic experience sought, needed materials or instruction, and the chosen mentor. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Kaj Seifert Foundation for Aspiring Young Artists's EIN?
Kaj Seifert Foundation for Aspiring Young Artists's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-2566802. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2025.
Does Kaj Seifert Foundation for Aspiring Young Artists accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 21, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 27, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2024–2025
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