The Seaboard Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation based in Merriam, Kansas. Established in 2014, it operates as a 501(c)(3) organization and is affiliated with Seaboard Corporation, a diversified food and transportation company. The foundation functions as a corporate foundation dedicated to philanthropic giving across multiple focus areas and geographic regions.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$356K
+15.6% YoY
Grant Count
72
+9.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$5K
+5.9% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission is to support education, improve food security, and promote animal welfare/outreach in the communities in which it operates.
The foundation also supports programs designed to:
- Promote the health, development, and education of children and women
- Improve public health, eliminate hunger, and promote nutrition
- Develop sustainable agriculture and food production
- Provide effective assistance to local communities
The Board of Directors retains discretion to broaden, narrow, or substantially change the foundation's focus and grant-making activities as needed.
Grantmaking
Grant applications are submitted using the Grant Request and Reporting Form, which is the only acceptable means of requesting funding. Applications may be submitted by mail or email.
Grant Range
approximately $7,000
Average Grant
approximately $7,000
Review Cycle
** October 2, 2026
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation supports organizations across multiple U.S. states and cities, including:
- Primary funding regions: Missouri, Kansas, and Oklahoma (accounting for approximately 65% of grants)
- Additional states supported: California, Texas, Florida, New York, Chicago, and others
- The foundation supports both major urban centers and smaller communities
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Financial Data (2024):
- Total Assets: $733,491
- Total Revenue: $192,401
- Total Expenses: $371,495
- Total Liabilities: $0
Historical Asset Growth:
- 2013: $9,000
- 2023: $912,585–$913,000
- 2024: $733,491
Annual Giving Trends:
- 2020: $503,000
- 2022: $2,000,000
- 2024: $356,189
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| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
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Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
236 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Seaboard Foundation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Guymon Community Enrichment Foundation ($40,000), Kansas City Girls Preparatory Academy ($25,000), Always and Furever ($25,000).
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Board of Directors:
- Ellen Bresky – President and Director
- Eli Bresky – Vice President and Secretary
- David Rankin – Vice President and Treasurer
- Michael Schultz – Director
- Michelle Clark – Secretary (listed in some sources)
The leadership team serves without compensation.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen Bresky | President & Director | — | — |
| David Rankin | Treasurer VP & Director | — | — |
| Elizabeth Bresky | VP & Director | — | — |
| Michael Schultz | Director | — | — |
Contact Information
- Address: 9000 W 67th St, Merriam, KS 66202-3638
- Phone: 913-676-8751
- Website: giving.seaboardcorp.com
- Tax ID (EIN): 46-1464426
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Seaboard Foundation fund?
The foundation's mission is to support education, improve food security, and promote animal welfare/outreach in the communities in which it operates. The foundation also supports programs designed to: • Promote the health, development, and education of children and women • Improve public health, eliminate hunger, and promote nutrition • Develop sustainable agriculture and food production • Provide effective assistance to local communities The Board of Directors retains discretion to broaden, na…
How do I apply for a grant from Seaboard Foundation?
**Grant Activity:** • Made 143 grants in 2024 • Total giving in 2024: $356,189 • Average grant size: approximately $7,000 • Median grant size: $625 • Grant range: $20 to $388,139 • Historical total grants: 339 grants totaling $2.5 million across available records **Recent Grant Examples (2024):** • Guymon Community Enrichment Foundation: $40,000 (Education & Recreation) • Kansas City Girls Preparatory Academy: $25,000 (Education) • Always & Furever Midwest Animal Sanctuary: $25,000 (Senior Dog …
Where does Seaboard Foundation make grants?
The foundation supports organizations across multiple U.S. states and cities, including: • Primary funding regions: Missouri, Kansas, and Oklahoma (accounting for approximately 65% of grants) • Additional states supported: California, Texas, Florida, New York, Chicago, and others • The foundation supports both major urban centers and smaller communities
What size grants does Seaboard Foundation award?
In 2024, Seaboard Foundation awarded 72 grants totaling $356K — an average of about $5K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Seaboard Foundation's EIN?
Seaboard Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-1464426. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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