The George and Elizabeth Seifert
The George and Elizabeth Seifert is a private foundation, based in Copley, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $271K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $21K.
The George and Elizabeth Seifert at a glance
In short: The George and Elizabeth Seifert gave $21K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $20,775
- +53.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- +60.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,597
- -4.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $271,316
- -10.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Michigan (86% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The George and Elizabeth Seifert funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Community Foundation ($9K). Together the top 8 received $21K.
Grant Size Distribution
65 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 65 grants of 65 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How The George and Elizabeth Seifert gives
- Giving grew 46% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 155% of 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $13K (2021) to $31K (2019). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $21K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation Rochester, MI | Mission | $8,500 |
| Rochester Christian University Rochester Hills, MI | Mission | $5,000 |
| Other Small Under 10000 Each Rochester, MI | Mission | $2,675 |
| Love HAS No Color Norwood, MA | Mission | $2,000 |
| McKinney Mavericks Booster Club McKinney, TX | Mission | $1,000 |
| Rochester University Rochester Hills, MI | Mission | $1,000 |
| Rochester-Avon Historical Society Rochester, MI | Mission | $375 |
| Crain's Detroit Business Detroit, MI | Mission | $225 |
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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 | $271,316 | $15,000 | $45,357 | $20,775 | 8 | $20,775 | — | $13,408 |
| 2024 | $301,673 | $29,600 | $46,094 | $13,570 | 5 | $13,570 | — | $14,857 |
| 2023 | $318,167 | $65,000 | $35,771 | $14,339 | 18 | $14,339 | — | $15,670 |
| 2022 | $288,938 | $30,138 | $35,646 | $14,214 | 18 | $14,214 | — | $14,389 |
| 2021 | $267,864 | $25,146 | $35,436 | $13,085 | 16 | $13,085 | — | $14,068 |
| 2020 | $287,063 | $10,828 | $26,187 | $25,054 | 26 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | $288,258 | $27,114 | $49,498 | $31,357 | 28 | — | $1,391 | $15,406 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The George and Elizabeth Seifert reported a distributable amount of $13K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The George and Elizabeth Seifert is led by George H. Seifert, Chairman since 2025 (on filings since 2019); none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
George H. Seifert
Chairman
Chairman & Trustee → Chairman, 2025
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Elizabeth J. Seifert
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Elizabeth L. Calcei (2019–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Gail J. Strunk (2019–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Jeanette Wagar (2019–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Jessica Wagar (2019–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Samantha Wagar (2019–2024) — Trustee
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.
Frequently asked questions about The George and Elizabeth Seifert
How much does The George and Elizabeth Seifert give each year?
The George and Elizabeth Seifert gave $21K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $14K across 5 grants.
What is The George and Elizabeth Seifert's typical grant size?
The George and Elizabeth Seifert's median grant in 2025 was $1,500, and its average grant was $2,597, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The George and Elizabeth Seifert give grants?
The George and Elizabeth Seifert gives mostly in Michigan: 86% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Massachusetts (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Rochester, MI (3 grants) and Rochester Hills, MI (2 grants).
Does The George and Elizabeth Seifert give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on The George and Elizabeth Seifert's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Mission" (8 grants).
Who are The George and Elizabeth Seifert's largest grantees?
The George and Elizabeth Seifert's largest 2025 grantees include Community Foundation ($8,500), Rochester Christian University ($5,000) and Other Small Under 10000 Each ($2,675), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 78% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The George and Elizabeth Seifert?
The George and Elizabeth Seifert reported $271K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $21K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $13K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The George and Elizabeth Seifert's EIN?
The George and Elizabeth Seifert's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-3313644. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 12, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 4, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 19, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 28, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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