Seizert Family Foundation
Seizert Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Birmingham, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $608K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $57K. Net investment income was $14K.
Seizert Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Seizert Family Foundation gave $57K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $56,750
- +43.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,094
- +43.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,250
- Total assets
- $608,002
- +13.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Michigan (72% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who Seizert Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Impact India ($25K). Together the top 8 received $57K.
Grant Size Distribution
46 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 44 grants of 46 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How Seizert Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 64% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 518% of 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $35K (2021) to $171K (2020). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $57K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Impact India Troy, MI | General Support | $25,000 |
| The International Foundation Fairfield, NJ | General Support | $16,000 |
| Christ Child Society of Detroit Clawson, MI | General Support | $4,250 |
| Only Righteous Ministries Lansing, MI | General Support | $3,500 |
| Cornerstone Schools Detroit, MI | General Support | $3,000 |
| Autism Alliance of Michigan Southfield, MI | General Support | $2,500 |
| Rose Hill Center Holly, MI | General Support | $1,500 |
| Mary's Mantle Southfield, MI | General Support | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $608,002 | $55,728 | $56,750 | $56,750 | 8 | $56,750 | $14,492 | $10,946 |
| 2023 | $537,412 | $7,068 | $39,500 | $39,500 | 8 | $39,500 | $7,068 | $29,797 |
| 2022 | $523,733 | $24,013 | $155,925 | $155,700 | 10 | $155,700 | $24,013 | $33,886 |
| 2021 | $693,984 | $97,531 | $34,779 | $34,700 | 7 | $34,700 | $48,598 | $36,706 |
| 2020 | $679,060 | $65,208 | $170,827 | $170,750 | 13 | — | $65,208 | $39,739 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Seizert Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $11K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Seizert Family Foundation is led by Gerald L. Seizert, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Gerald L. Seizert
President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laurel R. Seizert
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul C. Seizert
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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 Seizert Family Foundation
How much does Seizert Family Foundation give each year?
Seizert Family Foundation gave $57K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $40K across 8 grants.
What is Seizert Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Seizert Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $3,250, and its average grant was $7,094, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Seizert Family Foundation give grants?
Seizert Family Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 72% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Jersey (28%). The most frequent recipient cities were Southfield, MI (2 grants).
Does Seizert Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Seizert Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Seizert Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Seizert Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Impact India ($25,000), The International Foundation ($16,000) and Christ Child Society of Detroit ($4,250), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 80% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Seizert Family Foundation?
Seizert Family Foundation reported $608K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $57K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $11K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Seizert Family Foundation's EIN?
Seizert Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-3326716. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 31, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 18, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 20, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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