Margaret R Seeley Charitable Foundation
The Margaret R Seeley Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in La Mesa, California. In its 2025 filing, it reported giving $250,000 through 13 grants to organizations working in areas including animal welfare, national parks, reproductive healthcare, arts, and plant protection.
Margaret R Seeley Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Margaret R Seeley Charitable Foundation gave $250K across 13 grants in 2025 (avg $19K), top state Maryland. 8% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $250,000
- -2.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 13
- -23.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $19,231
- +28.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $255,339
- -10.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 8% first-time grantees (1 of 12, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Maryland (40% 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 Margaret R Seeley Charitable Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing lists Margaret R Seeley as the contact and states that applications should be submitted in writing to the address listed on the filing. It lists no award restrictions.
- Contact
Application contact: Margaret R Seeley
Mailing address: PO Box 275, La Mesa, CA 91944
Phone: (301) 882-2836
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Margaret R Seeley Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was National Park Foundation ($100K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $235K.
Grant Size Distribution
74 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 70 grants of 74 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars went to recipients in Maryland (40%), California (32%), the District of Columbia (18%), Virginia (6%), and New York (4%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Margaret R Seeley Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
8%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 12 grantees (8%) 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 $10K; repeat grants $22K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $15K repeat.
- 92% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+9%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 94% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $140K (2020) to $255K (2024). In 2025 it made 13 grants totaling $250K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Park Foundation Baltimore, MD | Preserve National Parks. | $50,000 |
| National Park Foundation Baltimore, MD | Preserve National Parks. | $50,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation Washington, DC | Provides Reproductive Healthcare | $25,000 |
| San Diego Humane Society San Diego, CA | Help Animals in Need. | $25,000 |
| Helping Homeless Felines Fairfax, VA | Help Cats in Need. | $15,000 |
| Lions Tigers & Bears Big Cat and Exotic Animal Rescue Alpine, CA | Help Animals in Need. | $15,000 |
| Rancho Coastal Humane Society Encinitas, CA | Help Animals in Need. | $15,000 |
| ASPCA New York, NY | Assist Animals in Need. | $10,000 |
| Oceanside Museum of Art Oceanside, CA | Provide Cultural Exposure to Community. | $10,000 |
| San Diego Botanic Garden Encinitas, CA | Protection of Plants. | $10,000 |
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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 | $255,339 | $322,550 | $254,451 | $250,000 | 13 | $251,575 | $223,238 | $266,229 |
| 2024 | $285,368 | $350,784 | $260,303 | $255,000 | 17 | $256,425 | $189,133 | $259,819 |
| 2023 | $342,554 | $314,128 | $209,199 | $205,000 | 13 | $206,375 | $209,898 | $217,001 |
| 2022 | $316,488 | $283,398 | $234,730 | $230,000 | 17 | $231,375 | $180,504 | $210,261 |
| 2021 | $353,709 | $251,873 | $189,583 | $185,000 | 14 | $186,325 | $200,268 | $232,290 |
| 2020 | $329,287 | $124,768 | $142,738 | $140,000 | 13 | — | $122,342 | $186,062 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Margaret R Seeley Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $266K 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations addressing animal welfare, conservation, reproductive healthcare, and community arts and culture. For example, Rancho Coastal Humane Society describes its work as rescuing and sheltering abandoned companion animals, encouraging adoptions, and providing educational and community outreach programs. World Wildlife Fund says its mission is to conserve nature and reduce threats to the diversity of life on Earth. Humane World for Animals says it tackles the root causes of animal cruelty and suffering. The Cabrillo National Monument Foundation describes its role as supporting interpretive, educational, and scientific programs at Cabrillo National Monument.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $250,000. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $50,000, with a median of $15,000. Notable grants included two $50,000 grants to the National Park Foundation for preserving national parks; $25,000 to Planned Parenthood Federation for reproductive healthcare; and $25,000 to San Diego Humane Society to help animals in need. Other grants included $15,000 each to Helping Homeless Felines, Lions Tigers & Bears Big Cat and Exotic Animal Rescue, and Rancho Coastal Humane Society; and $10,000 each to ASPCA, Oceanside Museum of Art, San Diego Botanic Garden, World Wildlife Fund, and Humane World for Animals. The Cabrillo National Monument Foundation received $5,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Margaret R Seeley is listed as trustee on the 2025 filing.
Margaret R Seeley Charitable Foundation is led by Margaret R. Seeley, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Margaret R. Seeley
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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 Margaret R Seeley Charitable Foundation
How much does Margaret R Seeley Charitable Foundation give each year?
Margaret R Seeley Charitable Foundation gave $250K across 13 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $255K across 17 grants.
What is Margaret R Seeley Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Margaret R Seeley Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $15,000, and its average grant was $19,231, across 13 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Margaret R Seeley Charitable Foundation that year got $10K on average.
Where does Margaret R Seeley Charitable Foundation give grants?
Margaret R Seeley Charitable Foundation's top state is Maryland, with 40% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (32%) and District of Columbia (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (3 grants), Baltimore, MD (2 grants), San Diego, CA (2 grants) and Encinitas, CA (2 grants).
Does Margaret R Seeley Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on Margaret R Seeley Charitable Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Assist Animals in Need." (3 grants) and "Help Animals in Need." (3 grants).
Who are Margaret R Seeley Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Margaret R Seeley Charitable Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include National Park Foundation ($100,000 across 2 grants), Planned Parenthood Federation ($25,000) and San Diego Humane Society ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Margaret R Seeley Charitable Foundation?
Margaret R Seeley Charitable Foundation reported $255K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $252K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $266K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Margaret R Seeley Charitable Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations addressing animal welfare, conservation, reproductive healthcare, and community arts and culture. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Margaret R Seeley Charitable Foundation?
The filing lists Margaret R Seeley as the contact and states that applications should be submitted in writing to the address listed on the filing. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Margaret R Seeley Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Margaret R Seeley Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-6225640. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 1, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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