PK Seidman Charitable Trust
PK Seidman Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Bartlett, Tennessee. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including organizations working in humanitarian aid, education, child advocacy, housing, and the arts.
PK Seidman Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: PK Seidman Charitable Trust gave $158K across 21 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), mostly in Tennessee. 38% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $158,200
- -5.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 21
- +5.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,533
- -10.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,000
- Total assets
- $3,372,288
- +2.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 38% first-time grantees (8 of 21, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (84% 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 PK Seidman Charitable Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The trust states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Its filing says to contact Lori Condo Locke and submit a letter of request detailing the full background and financial statements. The filing lists restrictions on awards as “N/AA.”
- Contact
Application contact: Lori Condo Locke
Mailing address: 3173 Kirby Whitten Parkway Ste 105, Bartlett, TN 38134
Phone: (901) 527-6666
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who PK Seidman Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Samaritan's Purse ($20K). Together the top 10 received $106K.
Grant Size Distribution
87 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 85 grants of 87 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the trust reported that 84% of grant dollars went to recipients in Tennessee, 13% to North Carolina, 3% to Florida, and 1% to the District of Columbia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
Cities
Is PK Seidman Charitable Trust open to new grantees?
38%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 21 grantees (38%) were first-time recipients. With only 21 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $6K first-time, $9K repeat.
- 52% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+2%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 97% 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 $156K (2021) to $178K (2022). In 2024 it made 21 grants totaling $158K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Samaritan's Purse Boone, NC | General/Operating | $20,000 |
| Gary Sinise Foundation Nashville, TN | General/Operating | $10,000 |
| Orpheum Theatre Memphis, TN | General/Operating | $10,000 |
| Shepherd's Haven Arlington, TN | General/Operating | $10,000 |
| Memphis Child Advocacy Center Memphis, TN | General/Operating | $10,000 |
| Woodland Presbyterian School Memphis, TN | General/Operating | $10,000 |
| Appalachia Service Project Johnson City, TN | General/Operating | $10,000 |
| Bartlett High School Bank Boosters Bartlett, TN | General/Operating | $10,000 |
| Bartlett Performing Arts & Conference Center Bartlett, TN | General/Operating | $9,000 |
| Memphis Botanic Garden Memphis, TN | General/Operating | $7,200 |
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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 | $3,372,288 | $401,104 | $332,965 | $158,200 | 21 | $201,400 | $272,619 | $207,561 |
| 2023 | $3,304,149 | $177,243 | $299,252 | $168,025 | 20 | $208,825 | $86,816 | $199,123 |
| 2022 | $3,426,158 | $118,266 | $316,938 | $178,300 | 18 | $219,100 | $26,508 | $208,666 |
| 2021 | $3,624,830 | $404,968 | $294,968 | $155,620 | 12 | $199,420 | $302,017 | $222,084 |
| 2020 | $3,514,830 | $117,177 | $293,662 | $160,953 | 16 | — | $34,119 | $199,439 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, PK Seidman Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $208K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Samaritan’s Purse describes its work as providing spiritual and physical aid to people affected by war, poverty, disasters, disease, and famine. Memphis Child Advocacy Center says it serves children who are victims of sexual and severe physical abuse through prevention, education, and intervention. Woodland Presbyterian School describes itself as a Christian independent day school serving children in the Memphis area, while Appalachia Service Project says it addresses housing needs in central Appalachia.
Other 2024 grantees describe work that includes supporting veterans and first responders (Gary Sinise Foundation), providing care and educational experiences for animals and guests (Memphis Zoological Society), and improving well-being and promoting independence (Meritan).
Grantmaking
In 2024, the trust reported 21 grants totaling $158,200. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $20,000, with a median of $7,000. The largest listed grants were $20,000 to Samaritan’s Purse and $10,000 each to Gary Sinise Foundation, Orpheum Theatre, Shepherd’s Haven, Memphis Child Advocacy Center, Woodland Presbyterian School, Appalachia Service Project, and Bartlett High School Bank Boosters. The listed purposes for these grants were general/operating.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Marcia R. Brasel and Lori Condo Locke as trustees.
PK Seidman Charitable Trust's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; all 2 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lori Condo Locke
Trustee
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$34K (2020) → $36K (2024)
Marcia R. Brasel
Trustee
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$34K (2020) → $36K (2024)
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 $36K, to Marcia R Brasel (Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about PK Seidman Charitable Trust
How much does PK Seidman Charitable Trust give each year?
PK Seidman Charitable Trust gave $158K across 21 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $168K across 20 grants.
What is PK Seidman Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
PK Seidman Charitable Trust's median grant in 2024 was $7,000, and its average grant was $7,533, across 21 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from PK Seidman Charitable Trust that year got $6K on average.
Where does PK Seidman Charitable Trust give grants?
PK Seidman Charitable Trust gives mostly in Tennessee: 84% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was North Carolina (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Memphis, TN (11 grants) and Bartlett, TN (2 grants).
Does PK Seidman Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of PK Seidman Charitable Trust's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (21 of 21) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are PK Seidman Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
PK Seidman Charitable Trust's largest 2024 grantees include Samaritan's Purse ($20,000), Gary Sinise Foundation ($10,000) and Orpheum Theatre ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 25% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is PK Seidman Charitable Trust?
PK Seidman Charitable Trust reported $3.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $201K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $208K (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 PK Seidman Charitable Trust fund?
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Samaritan’s Purse describes its work as providing spiritual and physical aid to people affected by war, poverty, disasters, disease, and famine. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from PK Seidman Charitable Trust?
The trust states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is PK Seidman Charitable Trust's EIN?
PK Seidman Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 62-6034052. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does PK Seidman Charitable Trust 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). PK Seidman Charitable Trust funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 22, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/pk-seidman-charitable-trust-morg_3837eaf0526345098817fd3f04d950a8
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