Seak Foundation Inc
SEAK Foundation Inc. is a private foundation based in Omaha, Nebraska. It describes itself as a nonprofit musical charity focused on musical education and outreach, and its 2024 filing reports grants for scholarships and donations.
Seak Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Seak Foundation Inc gave $82K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), top state Nebraska. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $82,250
- +523.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $8,225
- +211.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,850
- Total assets
- $3,707
- +776.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Nebraska (44% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Seak Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The filing says formal requests should be made in writing and detail the charitable purpose. It lists no restrictions on awards and no deadlines.
- Contact
Application contact: Sarah Gray
Mailing address: 1722 Saint Marys Ave Suite 110, Omaha, NE 68102-2517
Phone: (402) 889-3515
Website: HTTPS://SEAK-OMA.ORG/
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Seak Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Omaha Chamber Music Society ($25K). Together the top 6 received $47K.
Organizations only. It also paid 4 individual scholarships ($34,800), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 15 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing’s grant dollars went to recipients in Nebraska (44%), Maryland (36%), Missouri (12%), New York (6%), and Illinois (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
How Seak Foundation Inc gives
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $13K (2023) to $82K (2024). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $82K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 4 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $34,800 |
| Omaha Chamber Music Society Omaha, NE | Donation | $25,250 |
| Project Linus Belton, MO | Donation | $10,000 |
| Gretna Public Schools Foundation Gretna, NE | Scholarship | $6,000 |
| Violin Society of America New York, NY | Donation | $5,000 |
| Hetra Master Shower Donation Gretna, NE | Donation | $700 |
| Hoff Center Donation Omaha, NE | Donation | $500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,707 | $149,412 | $163,586 | $82,250 | 10 | $82,250 | $51 |
| 2023 | $423 | $153,519 | $155,784 | $13,200 | 5 | $13,200 | $22 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Seak Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $51 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
The foundation’s website describes its purpose as promoting musical education and outreach. Its 2024 grants included scholarships and donations to organizations and individuals.
Among the organizations it supported, the Omaha Chamber Music Society describes its mission as sharing the value of chamber music through performance, community service, and education. The Gretna Public Schools Foundation says it works to grow student opportunities, provide needed resources, support public education, and foster community impact. Project Linus describes its work as providing handmade blankets to children who are seriously ill, traumatized, or otherwise in need.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 10 grants totaling $82,250. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $30,000, with a median of $3,850. The largest awards included $30,000 to an individual recipient for a scholarship, $25,250 to the Omaha Chamber Music Society for a donation, $10,000 to Project Linus for a donation, and $6,000 to the Gretna Public Schools Foundation for a scholarship.
The 2023 filing reported five grants totaling $13,200.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Sarah Kluge as president and CEO, Thomas Kluge as vice president and outreach coordinator, and Dawn Chronister as secretary and treasurer.
Seak Foundation Inc is led by Sarah Kluge, President & CEO on the 2024 filing; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Sarah Kluge
President & CEO
New on the 2024 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dawn Chronister
Secretary & Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
2.5 hrs/week
$6K (2024)
Thomas Kluge
Vice President & Outreach Coordinator
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Sarah Gray (2023) — Founder
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2024. "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 $6K, to Dawn Chronister (Secretary & Treasurer).
Frequently asked questions about Seak Foundation Inc
How much does Seak Foundation Inc give each year?
Seak Foundation Inc gave $82K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $13K across 5 grants.
What is Seak Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Seak Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $3,850, and its average grant was $8,225, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Seak Foundation Inc give grants?
Seak Foundation Inc's top state is Nebraska, with 44% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Maryland (36%) and Missouri (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Omaha, NE (2 grants) and Gretna, NE (2 grants).
Does Seak Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Seak Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (5 grants) and "Scholarship" (4 grants).
Who are Seak Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Seak Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Omaha Chamber Music Society ($25,250), Project Linus ($10,000) and Gretna Public Schools Foundation ($6,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 4 individual scholarships ($34,800), which are not listed by name. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Seak Foundation Inc?
Seak Foundation Inc reported $4K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $82K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $51 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Seak Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s website describes its purpose as promoting musical education and outreach. Its 2024 grants included scholarships and donations to organizations and individuals. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Seak Foundation Inc?
The filing says formal requests should be made in writing and detail the charitable purpose. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Seak Foundation Inc's EIN?
Seak Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-1474674. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
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
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 16, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 24, 2026)
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Seak Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/seak-foundation-inc-morg_8c559d822cdc40799ef89c6ebdc22e65
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