Seaboard Foundation
Seaboard Foundation is a private foundation based in Merriam, Kansas. Its mission is to support education, improve food security, and promote animal welfare and outreach in communities where Seaboard operates.
Seaboard Foundation at a glance
In short: Seaboard Foundation gave $615K across 111 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), top state Missouri. 54% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $615,299
- +72.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 111
- +54.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,543
- +12.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $430,879
- -41.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 54% first-time grantees (49 of 91, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Missouri (37% 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 Seaboard Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The Foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Its website says the Grant Request and Reporting Form is the only acceptable means of requesting funding for consideration; it lists mail and email as submission options.
- Review Cycle
- The Foundation’s grant information page lists October 2, 2026, as the application deadline and encourages early submission.
- Deadline
- The Foundation’s grant information page lists October 2, 2026, as the application deadline and encourages early…
- Contact
Mailing address: 9000 West 67Th Street Attn Tax Dept, Merriam, KS 66202-3638
Phone: (913) 676-8751
Website: https://seaboardcorp.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Seaboard Foundation
Who Seaboard Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Guymon School Education Foundation ($135K). Together the top 10 received $384K.
Grant Size Distribution
428 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 424 grants of 428 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation says it supports communities in which Seaboard operates. In 2025, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Missouri (37%), Oklahoma (34%), and Kansas (16%); Florida and Oregon each received 4%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 111 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Seaboard Foundation open to new grantees?
54%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 49 of 91 grantees (54%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $700 first-time, $2K repeat.
- 30% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 39% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $308K (2023) to $1.0M (2022). In 2025 it made 111 grants totaling $615K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Guymon School Education Foundation Goodwell, OK | Education & character development | $135,000 |
| Guymon Community Enrichment Foundation Guymon, OK | Education & Recreation | $40,000 |
| Always & Furever Midwest Animal Sanctuary Spring Hill, KS | Senior Dog Sanctuary | $30,000 |
| Kids Incorporated of Guymon Guymon, OK | Empower Kids Through Sports | $25,000 |
| American Royal Association Kansas City, MO | Agricultural education | $25,000 |
| Andando Foundation Jefferson, OR | Alleviate poverty in rural Senegal | $25,000 |
| Childrens Mercy Hospital Kansas City, MO | Fundraising for pediatric cancer | $22,670 |
| Harvesters The Community Food Network Kansas City, MO | General Purpose | $20,000 |
| Boys Grow Kansas City, MO | Urban Youth Education thru Agriculture | $20,000 |
| Kanbes Markets Kansas City, MO | Food Insecurity | $20,000 |
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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 | $430,879 | $315,671 | $618,333 | $615,299 | 111 | $615,833 | $313,171 | $56,643 |
| 2024 | $733,491 | $192,401 | $371,495 | $356,189 | 72 | $366,495 | $187,176 | $69,069 |
| 2023 | $912,585 | $207,997 | $312,331 | $308,224 | 66 | $308,331 | $106,997 | $72,974 |
| 2022 | $1,016,919 | $239,264 | $1,015,354 | $1,010,880 | 143 | $1,011,854 | $235,764 | $93,669 |
| 2021 | $1,793,009 | $178,128 | $339,349 | $333,077 | 36 | $334,349 | $173,128 | $135,102 |
| 2020 | $1,954,230 | $38,811 | $521,370 | $503,079 | 53 | — | $68,825 | $119,394 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Seaboard Foundation reported a distributable amount of $57K 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
The Foundation supports education, food security, and animal welfare and outreach. Its stated giving encompasses a broad range of charitable causes, including children’s and women’s health, development, and education; public health and nutrition; hunger relief; sustainable agriculture and food production; and assistance to local communities.
Its grantees illustrate this range. For example, Kansas City Community Gardens says it helps low-income households and other community members grow nutritious fruits and vegetables. Great Jobs KC says it provides college scholarships, tuition-free job training, and job-placement assistance for low- to modest-income individuals in the Kansas City area. American Royal Association describes its mission as leading in food and agriculture education, events, and engagement. The Foundation’s 2025 grants also included support for a senior dog sanctuary, pediatric cancer fundraising, and food assistance.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the Foundation reported 111 grants totaling $615,299. Grant amounts ranged from $25 to $135,000, with a median of $1,000.
The largest 2025 grant was $135,000 to Guymon School Education Foundation for education and character development. Other notable grants included $40,000 to Guymon Community Enrichment Foundation for education and recreation; $30,000 to Always & Furever Midwest Animal Sanctuary for a senior dog sanctuary; and $25,000 each to Kids Incorporated of Guymon for empowering children through sports, American Royal Association for agricultural education, and Andando Foundation to alleviate poverty in rural Senegal.
The Foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. For consideration, applicants must use the Grant Request and Reporting Form, the only acceptable application method. The stated requirements include a completed form, organization details and overview, a report on use of a previous grant if applicable, the organization’s most recent financial statement, and a list of trustees and board directors. The form also asks applicants to describe the proposed use, expected outcomes, and how the grant would contribute to their mission and long-term strategy. Incomplete submissions may be disqualified. The Foundation says review typically takes 6 to 8 weeks after the submission deadline.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Ellen Bresky as President and Director; David Rankin as Treasurer VP and Director; Elizabeth Bresky as VP and Director; and Michael Schultz as Director.
Seaboard Foundation is led by Ellen Bresky, President & Director since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ellen Bresky
President & Director
President & Director → President Director, 2021
President Director → President & Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Michael Schultz
Director
On filings since 2020
$15K (2020) → $0 (2025)
David Rankin
Treasurer Vice President & Director
Vice President & Treasurer → Vice President Treasurer Director, 2021
Vice President Treasurer Director → Treasurer Vice President & Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Bresky
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Michelle Clark (2020–2023) — Secretary Vice President & Director
- Former: Eli Bresky (2020–2021) — Director
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.
Compensation Overview
No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.
Frequently asked questions about Seaboard Foundation
How much does Seaboard Foundation give each year?
Seaboard Foundation gave $615K across 111 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $356K across 72 grants.
What is Seaboard Foundation's typical grant size?
Seaboard Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $5,543, across 111 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Seaboard Foundation that year got $6K on average.
Where does Seaboard Foundation give grants?
Seaboard Foundation's top state is Missouri, with 37% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Oklahoma (34%) and Kansas (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Kansas City, MO (38 grants), Overland Park, KS (5 grants), Spring Hill, KS (4 grants) and Lawrence, KS (4 grants).
Does Seaboard Foundation give general operating support?
Occasionally: 2% of Seaboard Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 111) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Food Insecurity" (8 grants), "Education" (6 grants) and "Senior Dog Sanctuary" (6 grants).
Who are Seaboard Foundation's largest grantees?
Seaboard Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Guymon School Education Foundation ($135,000), Guymon Community Enrichment Foundation ($40,000) and Kanbes Markets ($35,500 across 3 grants), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 34% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Seaboard Foundation?
Seaboard Foundation reported $431K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $616K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $57K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Seaboard Foundation fund?
The Foundation supports education, food security, and animal welfare and outreach. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Seaboard Foundation?
The Foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
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 2020–2025.
Does Seaboard Foundation 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.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 5, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 4, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 3, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 8, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 7, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Seaboard Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/seaboard-foundation-morg_29e4285a5e5943eb9d4c457e803b03e4
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