The Dean Seeman Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker Gardnerville, NV EIN: 27-2348802

The Dean Seeman Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Gardnerville, NV. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $125K. Net investment income was $1K.

Key facts about The Dean Seeman Foundation

EIN: 27-2348802
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $125,000
Grants made (2024): 9
Average grant: $13,889
Median grant: $10,000
Total assets: $2,759,875
Primary geography: Nevada (88% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

Who The Dean Seeman Foundation funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for The Dean Seeman Foundation's 9 itemized 2024 grants were Nevada (88%) and Massachusetts (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Gardnerville, NV (4 grants) and Minden, NV (2 grants). 78% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

How The Dean Seeman Foundation gives

Giving fell 28% from 2021 to 2024. Method
In 2024 it paid out 75% 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.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$2.8M

-4.3% YoY

Annual Giving

$125K

-24.2% YoY

Grant Count

-10.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$14K

-15.8% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Dean Seeman Foundation reported a distributable amount of $167K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About The Dean Seeman Foundation

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Nevada $110K (88%)

Massachusetts $15K (12%)

Share of all 9 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

Massachusetts Nevada

Cities

GardnervilleMindenCarson CityNeedhamWashoe ValleyReno

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$2,759,875	$2,882,508	$3,072,940
Revenue	$26,081	$1,830	$116,864
Expenses	$148,714	$192,262	$194,806
Qualifying Distributions	$125,000	$165,000	$165,000
Net Investment Income	$1,081	$1,830	$1,844
Distributable Amount	$167,119	$171,539	$165,992

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 2, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 9 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

47 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Carson Valley Community ($20,000), Friends in Service Helping ($20,000), Austin Kirby Foundation ($20,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
CARSON VALLEY COMMUNITY Gardnerville, NV	GENERAL	$20,000
FRIENDS IN SERVICE HELPING Carson City, NV	ROSS FREE CLINIC	$20,000
AUSTIN KIRBY FOUNDATION Minden, NV	GENERAL	$20,000
REEL RECOVERY Needham, MA	GENERAL	$15,000
CARSON VALLEY KIWANIS Gardnerville, NV	AKTION CLUB	$10,000
DOUGLAS ANIMAL WELFARE Gardnerville, NV	GENERAL	$10,000
FAMILY SUPPORT COUNCIL OF DOUGLAS Gardnerville, NV	GENERAL	$10,000
CANINE REHABILITATION CENTER Washoe Valley, NV	GENERAL	$10,000
PROJECT PROM OF NORTHERN NEVADA Minden, NV	GENERAL	$10,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.

From 2024 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Judy S Keele	Founder Trus	—	—
Michael Gilbert	Trustee	—	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Dean Seeman Foundation?

The Dean Seeman Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Gardnerville, NV. It holds $2.8M in total assets as of 2024.

How large is The Dean Seeman Foundation?

As of 2024, The Dean Seeman Foundation holds $2.8M in total assets with $26K in annual revenue. It awarded 9 grants totaling $125K in 2024.

Where does The Dean Seeman Foundation operate?

The Dean Seeman Foundation has awarded grants in Massachusetts, Nevada.

What size grants does The Dean Seeman Foundation award?

In 2024, The Dean Seeman Foundation awarded 9 grants totaling $125K — an average of about $14K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is The Dean Seeman Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Dean Seeman Foundation reported a distributable amount of $167K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.