Seal Legacy Foundation Inc
The SEAL Legacy Foundation is dedicated to providing support to families of wounded and fallen United States Navy SEALs, educational assistance for SEALs and their families, and other charitable causes benefiting the SEAL community. The foundation was established to preserve their legacy of no one left behind.
Seal Legacy Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Seal Legacy Foundation Inc gave $720K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $240K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $720,134
- +22.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $240,045
- +22.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $166,392
- Total assets
- $472,686
- +266.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Virginia (91% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Seal Legacy Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was UDT-SEAL Association ($489K). Together the top 3 received $720K.
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 4 grants of 13 (31%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How Seal Legacy Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 157% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $280K (2021) to $720K (2024). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $720K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UDT-SEAL Association Virginia Beach, VA | Supports the Honored SEAL Legacy Scholarship Program and the SEAL Legacy Veteran Support Program | $489,442 |
| Frog Dog K9 Chesapeake, VA | Supports the training, placement, and care of service dogs for veterans. | $166,392 |
| Sheppard Pratt Health System Inc Baltimore, MD | Supports mental health and behavioral health services for veterans and their families. | $64,300 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $472,686 | $2,293,828 | $1,950,072 | $720,134 | 3 | — |
| 2023 | $128,930 | $3,086,836 | $3,111,315 | $588,943 | 3 | — |
| 2022 | $158,143 | $2,279,424 | $2,345,199 | $388,790 | 2 | — |
| 2021 | $170,082 | $2,286,086 | $2,205,553 | $280,000 | 3 | — |
| 2020 | $166,680 | $1,819,116 | $1,728,540 | $481,050 | 2 | $310 |
About Seal Legacy Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Seal Legacy Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Austin, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $473K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $720K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Seal Legacy Foundation Inc is led by Shawn Johnson, Chairman on every filing since 2020; none of the 8 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Shawn Johnson
Chairman
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Munn
Director
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Frank Butler
Director
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jake Newbold
Director
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jon Dalton
Director
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rick Joslin
Director
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christopher Brownell
Vice Chairman
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ken Moore
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
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 Seal Legacy Foundation Inc
How much does Seal Legacy Foundation Inc give each year?
Seal Legacy Foundation Inc gave $720K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $589K across 3 grants.
What is Seal Legacy Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Seal Legacy Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $166,392, and its average grant was $240,045, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Seal Legacy Foundation Inc give grants?
Seal Legacy Foundation Inc gives mostly in Virginia: 91% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Maryland (9%).
Does Seal Legacy Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Seal Legacy Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is Seal Legacy Foundation Inc?
Seal Legacy Foundation Inc reported $473K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.3M.
What is Seal Legacy Foundation Inc?
Seal Legacy Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Austin, TX. It holds $473K in total assets as of 2024.
What is Seal Legacy Foundation Inc's EIN?
Seal Legacy Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-3117712. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 16, 2026)
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