Seldon Foundation

LAS VEGAS, NV EIN: 85-1356898

Seldon Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in LAS VEGAS, NV. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1K in total assets. In 2024, it made $200 in qualifying distributions.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$1K

+18.0% YoY

Revenue

$1K

Qualifying Distributions

$200

-3.8% YoY

Expenses

$776

-14.5% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Seldon Foundation reported a distributable amount of $58 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About Seldon Foundation

Based on IRS filings

Seldon Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in LAS VEGAS, NV. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1K in total assets. In 2024, it made $200 in qualifying distributions.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

2states

Cities

BethesdaOaklandSan Jose

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$1K$3K$4K$6K20202021202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$1,273$1,079$1,912
Revenue$1,000
Expenses$776$908$750
Qualifying Distributions$200$208$220
Net Investment Income
Distributable Amount$58$73$120

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$62.5$125$187.5$2503 grants20200 grants20210 grants20220 grants20230 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 0 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

3 grants across all recorded years

3<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

No grants recorded for 2024.

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
John SmithPresident

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Seldon Foundation?

Seldon Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in LAS VEGAS, NV. It holds $1K in total assets as of 2024.

How large is Seldon Foundation?

As of 2024, Seldon Foundation holds $1K in total assets with $1K in annual revenue.

Where does Seldon Foundation operate?

Seldon Foundation has awarded grants in California, Maryland.

How much is Seldon Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Seldon Foundation reported a distributable amount of $58 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Seldon Foundation's EIN?

Seldon Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-1356898. 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.

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