Seth Gaynes Memorial Scholarship FD
Seth Gaynes Memorial Scholarship FD is a private foundation, based in Longboat Key, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 1 grant totaling $51K. Net investment income was $15K.
Seth Gaynes Memorial Scholarship FD at a glance
In short: Seth Gaynes Memorial Scholarship FD gave $51K across 1 grant in 2023 (avg $51K), mostly in Connecticut. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $50,522
- +1920.9% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $50,522
- +1920.9% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $50,522
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Seth Gaynes Memorial Scholarship FD funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Lachat Town Farm ($51K).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 4 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2023 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Seth Gaynes Memorial Scholarship FD gives
- Giving grew 2426% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 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 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2020) to $51K (2023). In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $51K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lachat Town Farm Weston, CT | Terminating Distribution to Support Scholarships for Local Children | $50,522 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $15,321 | $50,578 | $50,522 | 1 | $50,522 | $15,165 | $1,062 |
| 2022 | $35,257 | $4,547 | $2,540 | $2,500 | 1 | $2,500 | $4,007 | $2,611 |
| 2021 | $33,250 | $3,523 | $2,028 | $2,000 | 1 | $2,000 | $2,895 | $2,512 |
| 2020 | $31,755 | $2,277 | $2,142 | $2,000 | 1 | — | $2,035 | $2,221 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Seth Gaynes Memorial Scholarship FD reported a distributable amount of $1K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Seth Gaynes Memorial Scholarship FD's 2023 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Philip M. Gaynes
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Suzan Gaynes
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Seth Gaynes Memorial Scholarship FD
How much does Seth Gaynes Memorial Scholarship FD give each year?
Seth Gaynes Memorial Scholarship FD gave $51K across 1 grant in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $3K across 1 grant.
Where does Seth Gaynes Memorial Scholarship FD operate?
Seth Gaynes Memorial Scholarship FD has awarded grants in Connecticut.
How much is Seth Gaynes Memorial Scholarship FD required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, Seth Gaynes Memorial Scholarship FD reported a distributable amount of $1K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Seth Gaynes Memorial Scholarship FD's EIN?
Seth Gaynes Memorial Scholarship FD's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-2970193. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 27, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 25, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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