Sellen Community Foundation
Sellen Community Foundation was a private foundation located in Wilmington, Delaware. Its 2021 filing states that it made a complete liquidation of its assets, filed a certificate of dissolution on December 22, 2021, and planned a final $96 grant of its expected tax refund to a public charity.
Sellen Community Foundation at a glance
In short: Sellen Community Foundation gave $600K across 42 grants in 2021 (avg $14K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $600,283
- +76.0% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 42
- -2.3% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $14,292
- +80.2% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $500
- Primary geography
- Washington (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Sellen Community Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its 2021 filing reports that it dissolved and made distributions in complete liquidation.
- Contact
Mailing address: Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Sellen Community Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was The Seattle Foundation ($250K). Together the top 10 received $547K.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($20,500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
85 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 78 grants of 85 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2021 went to recipients in Washington.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 42 itemized grants.
Cities
How Sellen Community Foundation gives
- 53% of 2021 grantees were also funded in 2020. Method
- In 2021 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021). 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 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $341K (2020) to $600K (2021). In 2021 it made 42 grants totaling $600K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Seattle Foundation Seattle, WA | donor advised fund | $249,956 |
| Seattle Childrens Hospital Foundation Seattle, WA | Odessa Brown Children's Clinic fund | $100,000 |
| Swedish Medical Center Foundation Seattle, WA | General & Unrestricted | $82,500 |
| Franciscan Foundation Washington Tacoma, WA | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Low Income Housing Institute Seattle, WA | Sound Foundations NW fund | $15,000 |
| University of Washington Foundation - Seattle Seattle, WA | financial support to undergraduate students in the Department of Construction Management (SELLTU) | $10,527 |
| 2 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $20,500 |
| AGC of Washington Education Foundation Seattle, WA | Charitable Event | $10,000 |
| Artsfund Seattle, WA | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| United Way of King County Seattle, WA | Charitable Event | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $577 | $609,178 | $600,283 | 42 | $609,168 | $577 | $20,545 |
| 2020 | $608,301 | $703,426 | $345,521 | $340,975 | 43 | — | $399 | $11,975 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Sellen Community Foundation reported a distributable amount of $21K for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants included support for health care, housing, scholarships and student support, arts, and charitable events. For example, Swedish Medical Center Foundation describes its mission as supporting Swedish Health Services in advancing regional health care and meeting community health care needs. Low Income Housing Institute says it develops and operates housing for low-income, homeless, and formerly homeless people and provides supportive services.
Grantmaking
In 2021, the foundation reported 42 grants totaling $600,283. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $249,956, with a median of $500. Its largest reported grants included $249,956 to The Seattle Foundation for a donor-advised fund, $100,000 to Seattle Children’s Hospital Foundation for the Odessa Brown Children’s Clinic fund, $82,500 to Swedish Medical Center Foundation for general and unrestricted purposes, and $50,000 to an individual recipient for general and unrestricted purposes.
Other reported grants included $15,000 to Low Income Housing Institute for its Sound Foundations NW fund; $10,527 to University of Washington Foundation–Seattle for undergraduate student support in the Department of Construction Management; $10,500 to Washington State University Foundation for a construction management scholarship fund; and $10,000 each to AGC of Washington Education Foundation, ArtsFund, Central Washington University Foundation, and United Way of King County.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2021 filing lists Andrew Aiken as Treasurer and Director; Dave Ratzke as Director, Vice President, and Secretary; and Scott Redman as Director and President.
Sellen Community Foundation is led by Scott Redman, Director & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Scott Redman
Director & President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Aiken
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dave Ratzke
Director, Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "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 Sellen Community Foundation
How much does Sellen Community Foundation give each year?
Sellen Community Foundation gave $600K across 42 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $341K across 43 grants.
What is Sellen Community Foundation's typical grant size?
Sellen Community Foundation's median grant in 2021 was $500, and its average grant was $14,292, across 42 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Sellen Community Foundation give grants?
Sellen Community Foundation gives mostly in Washington: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Seattle, WA (22 grants) and Kirkland, WA (2 grants).
Does Sellen Community Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 76% of Sellen Community Foundation's 2021 grants with a stated purpose (32 of 42) were for general or operating support, per its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Event" (3 grants).
Who are Sellen Community Foundation's largest grantees?
Sellen Community Foundation's largest 2021 grantees include The Seattle Foundation ($249,956), Seattle Childrens Hospital Foundation ($100,000) and Swedish Medical Center Foundation ($82,500), according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($20,500), which are not listed by name. Together they received 72% of its itemized 2021 grant dollars.
What does Sellen Community Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants included support for health care, housing, scholarships and student support, arts, and charitable events. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Sellen Community Foundation?
The foundation states that it made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Sellen Community Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, Sellen Community Foundation reported a distributable amount of $21K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Sellen Community Foundation's EIN?
Sellen Community Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-4314074. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Does Sellen Community 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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