Leo W Seal Jr Charitable Trust
The purpose of the Leo W Seal Jr Charitable Trust is to support the Mississippi state university foundation. The msu foundation in turn is to distribute the money to the following departments:35% to the athletic department, 25% to the college of business,12.5% to the college of engineering, 12.5% to the college of forest resources, and 15% unrestricted use of msu.
Leo W Seal Jr Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: Leo W Seal Jr Charitable Trust gave $1.1M across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $1.1M), mostly in Mississippi. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,119,337
- +0.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,119,337
- +0.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,119,337
- Total assets
- $30,463,882
- +2.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Mississippi (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Leo W Seal Jr Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Mississippi State University Foundation ($1.1M).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Leo W Seal Jr Charitable Trust gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−7%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 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 $1.1M (2023) to $1.3M (2022). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $1.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi State University Foundation Mississippi State, MS | To support Mississippi state university foundation and in turn various departments of msu | $1,119,337 |
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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 | $30,463,882 | $1,942,064 | $1,353,957 | $1,119,337 | 1 | $1,942,064 |
| 2023 | $29,865,548 | $1,045,352 | $1,337,170 | $1,117,432 | 1 | $1,044,996 |
| 2022 | $30,165,176 | $-922,941 | $1,520,468 | $1,288,856 | 1 | $-922,941 |
| 2021 | $32,605,297 | $3,464,007 | $1,425,215 | $1,206,186 | 1 | $3,464,007 |
| 2020 | $30,549,443 | $2,645,427 | $1,327,203 | $1,142,302 | 1 | $2,645,427 |
About Leo W Seal Jr Charitable Trust
Based on IRS filings
Leo W Seal Jr Charitable Trust is a public charity focused on Education, based in New Orleans, LA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $30.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $1.1M. Net investment income was $1.9M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Leo W Seal Jr Charitable Trust is led by State Univ - David Easley, Executive Director of Finance on every filing since 2020; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
State Univ - David Easley
Executive Director of Finance
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Hancock Whitney Bank
Trustee
On filings since 2020
$149K (2021) → $177K (2024)
State Univ - John Rush
Vice President for Development & Alumni
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $177K, to Hancock Whitney Bank (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Leo W Seal Jr Charitable Trust
How much does Leo W Seal Jr Charitable Trust give each year?
Leo W Seal Jr Charitable Trust gave $1.1M across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $1.1M across 1 grant.
How large is Leo W Seal Jr Charitable Trust?
Leo W Seal Jr Charitable Trust reported $30.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.9M.
What is Leo W Seal Jr Charitable Trust?
Leo W Seal Jr Charitable Trust is a public charity focused on Education, based in New Orleans, LA. It holds $30.5M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Leo W Seal Jr Charitable Trust operate?
Leo W Seal Jr Charitable Trust has awarded grants in Mississippi.
What is Leo W Seal Jr Charitable Trust's EIN?
Leo W Seal Jr Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-6829623. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 24, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 5, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Leo W Seal Jr Charitable Trust funds
Education Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Creative Impact Grants $500 - $2,500 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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