T W Leon M Seidel Charitable Tr
T W Leon M Seidel Charitable Tr is a private foundation based in Saint Louis, Missouri. Its 2025 filing reports grants to individual recipients and charitable organizations, including scholarship awards and operating support.
T W Leon M Seidel Charitable Tr at a glance
In short: T W Leon M Seidel Charitable Tr gave $30K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in New Jersey. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $30,000
- -0.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- -8.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,727
- +9.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $590,334
- +1.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (80% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to T W Leon M Seidel Charitable Tr
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 505 Mac H0006-092, Saint Louis, MO 63166
Phone: (888) 730-4933
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from T W Leon M Seidel Charitable Tr
Who T W Leon M Seidel Charitable Tr funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Bordentown City Cats Inc ($5K). Together the top 5 received $17K.
Organizations only. It also paid 6 individual scholarships ($13,500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
59 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 59 grants of 59 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 80% of grant dollars went to recipients in New Jersey, 10% to recipients in Georgia, and 10% to recipients in Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
How T W Leon M Seidel Charitable Tr gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−6%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 94% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $11K (2019) to $32K (2023). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $30K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 6 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $13,500 |
| Bordentown City Cats Inc Bordentown, NJ | General Operating | $4,500 |
| American Cancer Society Inc Atlanta, GA | General Operating | $3,000 |
| Deborah Heart and Lung Center Fdn Browns Mills, NJ | General Operating | $3,000 |
| Shriners Hospitals for Children Tampa, FL | General Operating | $3,000 |
| Sarah Seidel Sisterhood Bordentown, NJ | General Operating | $3,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $590,334 | $56,422 | $45,690 | $30,000 | 11 | $34,614 | $45,998 | $36,631 |
| 2024 | $580,115 | $43,632 | $44,375 | $30,010 | 12 | $34,692 | $33,481 | $35,352 |
| 2023 | $580,534 | $23,882 | $45,335 | $32,000 | 11 | $36,399 | $14,389 | $32,731 |
| 2022 | $602,785 | $24,998 | $46,867 | $32,000 | 13 | $36,528 | $15,943 | $34,435 |
| 2021 | $624,595 | $76,905 | $34,608 | $20,000 | 12 | $24,822 | $67,305 | $37,653 |
| 2020 | $582,258 | $36,679 | $27,894 | $15,000 | 11 | — | $27,653 | $31,782 |
| 2019 | $573,667 | $32,341 | $22,979 | $11,000 | 6 | — | $24,260 | $30,578 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, T W Leon M Seidel Charitable Tr reported a distributable amount of $37K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included scholarships for individuals and general operating support for charitable organizations. One recipient, Shriners Hospitals for Children, describes its mission as providing compassionate, high-quality care to improve children’s lives in a family-centered and collaborative environment.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 11 grants totaling $30,000. Grants ranged from $1,500 to $4,500, with a median grant of $3,000. Recipients included Bordentown City Cats Inc. ($4,500), American Cancer Society Inc. ($3,000), Deborah Heart and Lung Center Fdn. ($3,000), Shriners Hospitals for Children ($3,000), and Sarah Seidel Sisterhood ($3,000). Individual recipients received scholarships, including awards described as being for male athletes, highest male, math, female, Barton female, and highest.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Wells Fargo Bank N.A. is listed as trustee on the 2025 filing.
T W Leon M Seidel Charitable Tr's only listed officer is Wells Fargo Bank N A, Trustee on every filing since 2019 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Wells Fargo Bank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$10K (2019) → $12K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $12K, to Wells Fargo Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about T W Leon M Seidel Charitable Tr
How much does T W Leon M Seidel Charitable Tr give each year?
T W Leon M Seidel Charitable Tr gave $30K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $30K across 12 grants.
What is T W Leon M Seidel Charitable Tr's typical grant size?
T W Leon M Seidel Charitable Tr's median grant in 2025 was $3,000, and its average grant was $2,727, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does T W Leon M Seidel Charitable Tr give grants?
T W Leon M Seidel Charitable Tr gives mostly in New Jersey: 80% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Georgia (10%) and Florida (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Bordentown, NJ (2 grants).
Does T W Leon M Seidel Charitable Tr give general operating support?
Yes: 45% of T W Leon M Seidel Charitable Tr's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are T W Leon M Seidel Charitable Tr's largest grantees?
T W Leon M Seidel Charitable Tr's largest 2025 grantees include Bordentown City Cats Inc ($4,500), American Cancer Society Inc ($3,000) and Deborah Heart and Lung Center Fdn ($3,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 6 individual scholarships ($13,500), which are not listed by name. Together they received 35% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is T W Leon M Seidel Charitable Tr?
T W Leon M Seidel Charitable Tr reported $590K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $35K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $37K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does T W Leon M Seidel Charitable Tr fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included scholarships for individuals and general operating support for charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from T W Leon M Seidel Charitable Tr?
The foundation states that it makes 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 ↑
What is T W Leon M Seidel Charitable Tr's EIN?
T W Leon M Seidel Charitable Tr's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-6104262. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does T W Leon M Seidel Charitable Tr 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 3, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 4, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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