Paul B and Mildred Seydel
Paul B and Mildred Seydel is a private foundation based in Atlanta, Georgia. Its 2024 filing lists grants to charitable organizations, including universities, environmental organizations, a church-related foundation, and civic and cultural organizations.
Paul B and Mildred Seydel at a glance
In short: Paul B and Mildred Seydel gave $203K across 25 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), mostly in Georgia. 28% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $203,439
- -46.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 25
- +31.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $8,138
- -59.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $3,145,092
- +0.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 28% first-time grantees (7 of 25, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Georgia (85% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Paul B and Mildred Seydel
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Review Cycle
- Before the end of the year.
- Deadline
- Before the end of the year.
- Contact
Application contact: Scott O'Sullivan Seydel Sr
Mailing address: 35 Northwood Ave, Atlanta, GA 30309
Phone: (404) 307-4956
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Paul B and Mildred Seydel funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Georgia ($58K). Together the top 10 received $174K.
Grant Size Distribution
193 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 187 grants of 193 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 85% of grant dollars went to recipients in Georgia. The filing also lists grant dollars going to recipients in California, Illinois, and Indiana.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 25 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Paul B and Mildred Seydel open to new grantees?
28%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 25 grantees (28%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 28% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 28% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 71% 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 (2020–2024). 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 $203K (2024) to $381K (2023). In 2024 it made 25 grants totaling $203K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Georgia Athens, GA | General Fund | $57,500 |
| Captain Planet Foundation Atlanta, GA | General Fund | $25,000 |
| Chattahoochee Riverkeeper Smyrna, GA | General Fund | $25,000 |
| Ebenezer Building Foundation Atlanta, GA | General Fund | $25,000 |
| Atlanta Film Festival Atlanta, GA | General Fund | $10,000 |
| Ellen Macarthur Foundation Los Angeles, CA | General Fund | $10,000 |
| St Jospahat School Chicago, IL | General Fund | $6,000 |
| Atlanta Police Foundation Atlanta, GA | General Fund | $5,000 |
| Container Recycling Institute Culver City, CA | General Fund | $5,000 |
| Georgia Recycling Coalition Atlanta, GA | General Fund | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,145,092 | $320,119 | $317,027 | $203,439 | 25 | $203,439 | $266,159 | $286,611 |
| 2023 | $3,142,000 | $320,597 | $485,728 | $381,210 | 19 | $381,210 | $272,584 | $254,236 |
| 2022 | $3,307,131 | $166,800 | $438,501 | $330,750 | 57 | $330,750 | $114,757 | $262,330 |
| 2021 | $3,578,832 | $477,719 | $394,338 | $280,900 | 46 | $280,900 | $419,322 | $285,563 |
| 2020 | $3,495,451 | $231,407 | $359,194 | $256,750 | 46 | — | $171,254 | $244,662 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Paul B and Mildred Seydel reported a distributable amount of $287K for 2024 — 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 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, Captain Planet Foundation describes its mission as engaging and empowering young people to be problem solvers for the planet. The Container Recycling Institute says its mission is to make North America a global model for collecting and quality-recycling packaging materials. The Atlanta Police Foundation describes its mission as making Atlanta a safe and inviting city for residents, workers, and visitors.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 25 grants totaling $203,439. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $57,500, with a median grant of $5,000. The largest grants included $57,500 to the University of Georgia and $25,000 each to Captain Planet Foundation, Chattahoochee Riverkeeper, and Ebenezer Building Foundation. The stated purpose for each was “general fund.”
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. It makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. The filing lists no special requirements for forms or materials and names Scott O'Sullivan Seydel Sr as the application contact. National organizations must meet BBB Wise Giving Guide standards, and the foundation makes no grants to individuals.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Scott O'Sullivan Seydel Sr and J Rutherford Seydel as directors.
Paul B and Mildred Seydel's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
J. Rutherford Seydel
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Scott O'Sullivan Seydel Sr.
Director
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.
Frequently asked questions about Paul B and Mildred Seydel
How much does Paul B and Mildred Seydel give each year?
Paul B and Mildred Seydel gave $203K across 25 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $381K across 19 grants.
What is Paul B and Mildred Seydel's typical grant size?
Paul B and Mildred Seydel's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $8,138, across 25 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Paul B and Mildred Seydel that year got $6K on average.
Where does Paul B and Mildred Seydel give grants?
Paul B and Mildred Seydel gives mostly in Georgia: 85% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Atlanta, GA (12 grants) and Chicago, IL (2 grants).
Does Paul B and Mildred Seydel give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Paul B and Mildred Seydel's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (25 of 25) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Paul B and Mildred Seydel's largest grantees?
Paul B and Mildred Seydel's largest 2024 grantees include University of Georgia ($57,500), Captain Planet Foundation ($25,000) and Chattahoochee Riverkeeper ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 53% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Paul B and Mildred Seydel?
Paul B and Mildred Seydel reported $3.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $203K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $287K (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 Paul B and Mildred Seydel fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, Captain Planet Foundation describes its mission as engaging and empowering young people to be problem solvers for the planet. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Paul B and Mildred Seydel?
Paul B and Mildred Seydel does not accept unsolicited proposals, according to Grantable's research on its published guidelines.
What is Paul B and Mildred Seydel's EIN?
Paul B and Mildred Seydel's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-2132100. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Paul B and Mildred Seydel 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Paul B and Mildred Seydel funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/paul-b-and-mildred-seydel-morg_2fb8fe7c0d034dc9873a8d903e0276e1
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