Larry and Paula Sebring Foundation
The Larry and Paula Sebring Foundation is a private foundation based in Fieldbrook, California. Its 2025 filing reports 16 grants totaling $2,300 to charitable organizations, including organizations in California and other states.
Larry and Paula Sebring Foundation at a glance
In short: Larry and Paula Sebring Foundation gave $2K across 16 grants in 2025 (avg $143.75), mostly in California. 25% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,300
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 16
- -20.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $144
- +25.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $100
- Total assets
- $180,339
- +1.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 25% first-time grantees (4 of 16, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (87% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Larry and Paula Sebring Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 702 Burnt Stump Ln, Fieldbrook, CA 95519-9701
Phone: (707) 502-5731
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Larry and Paula Sebring Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Pioneer High School Education Fdn ($500). Together the top 10 received $2K.
Grant Size Distribution
93 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 93 grants of 93 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 87% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 9% to recipients in Washington, DC, 2% to recipients in Tennessee, and 2% to recipients in Ohio.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Larry and Paula Sebring Foundation open to new grantees?
25%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 16 grantees (25%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $200; repeat grants $125. How we count
Medians: $125 first-time, $100 repeat.
- 75% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+5%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 112% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2022) to $2K (2025). In 2025 it made 16 grants totaling $2K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pioneer High School Education Fdn San Jose, CA | General fund | $500 |
| Humboldt County Library Eureka, CA | General fund | $200 |
| Sequoia Humane Society Eureka, CA | General fund | $200 |
| Food for People Eureka, CA | General fund | $200 |
| McKinleyville Senior Center McKinleyville, CA | General fund | $200 |
| Keettv Eureka, CA | General fund | $200 |
| Cal Poly Humboldt Arcata, CA | General fund | $200 |
| Alzheiers Association Washington, DC | General fund | $100 |
| Breast and GYN Health Project Arcata, CA | General fund | $100 |
| Fieldbrook Education Foundation Fieldbrook, CA | General fund | $100 |
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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 | $180,339 | $16,532 | $13,410 | $2,300 | 16 | $13,237 | $16,532 | $11,772 |
| 2024 | $177,217 | $15,045 | $15,701 | $2,300 | 20 | $13,033 | $12,450 | $10,915 |
| 2023 | $177,873 | $7,585 | $15,409 | $2,300 | 18 | $13,003 | $5,251 | $10,204 |
| 2022 | $185,697 | $7,271 | $14,774 | $2,200 | 20 | $12,702 | $5,199 | $11,083 |
| 2021 | $193,200 | $2,682 | $15,720 | $2,300 | 19 | $12,695 | $872 | $12,544 |
| 2020 | $206,238 | $8,634 | $15,484 | $2,300 | 17 | — | $5,769 | $11,983 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Larry and Paula Sebring Foundation reported a distributable amount of $12K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in areas including education, libraries, animal welfare, food access, health, and community services. For example, Sequoia Humane Society describes its mission as promoting humane treatment of animals and ending pet overpopulation; Food for People describes its work as addressing hunger and improving community health and wellbeing; and the Breast and GYN Health Project describes itself as a cancer resource center offering information and support. These are the grantees’ own descriptions of their missions.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 16 grants totaling $2,300. Grant amounts ranged from $50 to $500, with a median of $100. Its largest listed grant was $500 to Pioneer High School Education Foundation in San Jose, California, for its general fund. Other listed grants included $200 each to Humboldt County Library, Sequoia Humane Society, Food for People, McKinleyville Senior Center, KEETTV, and Cal Poly Humboldt. The foundation also gave $100 to the Breast and GYN Health Project and $50 to Blood Cancer United.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Paula Sebring as president and director, and Larry Sebring as secretary, CFO, and director.
Larry and Paula Sebring Foundation is led by Paula Sebring, President Director since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Paula Sebring
President Director
Secretary, CFO & Director → Secretary CFO Director, 2021
Secretary CFO Director → President Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Larry Sebring
Secretary CFO Director
President & Director → President Director, 2021
President Director → Secretary CFO Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Larry and Paula Sebring Foundation
How much does Larry and Paula Sebring Foundation give each year?
Larry and Paula Sebring Foundation gave $2K across 16 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $2K across 20 grants.
What is Larry and Paula Sebring Foundation's typical grant size?
Larry and Paula Sebring Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $100, and its average grant was $144, across 16 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Larry and Paula Sebring Foundation that year got $200 on average.
Where does Larry and Paula Sebring Foundation give grants?
Larry and Paula Sebring Foundation gives mostly in California: 87% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was District of Columbia (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Eureka, CA (4 grants), Washington, DC (3 grants) and Arcata, CA (2 grants).
Does Larry and Paula Sebring Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Larry and Paula Sebring Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (16 of 16) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Larry and Paula Sebring Foundation's largest grantees?
Larry and Paula Sebring Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Pioneer High School Education Fdn ($500), Humboldt County Library ($200) and Sequoia Humane Society ($200), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 39% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Larry and Paula Sebring Foundation?
Larry and Paula Sebring Foundation reported $180K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $13K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $12K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Larry and Paula Sebring Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in areas including education, libraries, animal welfare, food access, health, and community services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Larry and Paula Sebring Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Larry and Paula Sebring Foundation's EIN?
Larry and Paula Sebring Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 73-1648392. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Larry and Paula Sebring Foundation 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 28, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS January 26, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 17, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 25, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS January 22, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS January 20, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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