The Janet and Earl Seekins
The Janet and Earl Seekins is a private foundation based in Bend, Oregon (EIN 81-4624131). Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including organizations working in education, the arts, housing and social services, and animal rescue.
The Janet and Earl Seekins at a glance
In short: The Janet and Earl Seekins gave $63K across 20 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in Oregon. 20% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $63,000
- +14.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 20
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,150
- +14.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,125
- Total assets
- $772,908
- +6.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 20% first-time grantees (4 of 20, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Oregon (60% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Janet and Earl Seekins
- 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: 824 Nw Columbia Street, Bend, OR 97703
Phone: (770) 894-2161
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Janet and Earl Seekins funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Boundless Freedom Project ($8K). Together the top 10 received $41K.
Grant Size Distribution
98 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 98 grants of 98 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 60% of grant dollars went to recipients in Oregon, 33% to California, 4% to New York, and 3% to Illinois. These figures describe the locations of that year’s grant recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Janet and Earl Seekins open to new grantees?
20%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 20 grantees (20%) were first-time recipients. With only 20 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 80% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+0%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 140% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $49K (2022) to $63K (2021). In 2024 it made 20 grants totaling $63K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boundless Freedom Project Sacramento, CA | To further the mission of the organization | $8,000 |
| Winterhaven School Portland, OR | To further the mission of the organization | $4,500 |
| Civics Learning Project Portland, OR | To further the mission of the organization | $4,500 |
| WO Smith Music School Bend, OR | To further the mission of the organization | $3,750 |
| Tower Theatre Foundation Bend, OR | To further the mission of the organization | $3,500 |
| Kids Center Bend, OR | To further the mission of the organization | $3,500 |
| CO Veterans Ranch Bend, OR | To further the mission of the organization | $3,500 |
| A Place Called Home Los Angeles, CA | To further the mission of the organization | $3,500 |
| Central City Concern Portland, OR | To further the mission of the organization | $3,250 |
| Minds Matter Portland, OR | To further the mission of the organization | $3,250 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $772,908 | $119,650 | $72,447 | $63,000 | 20 | $72,447 | $119,650 | $51,884 |
| 2023 | $725,705 | $69,331 | $60,478 | $55,000 | 20 | $60,478 | $67,871 | $48,771 |
| 2022 | $716,852 | $10,321 | $55,009 | $49,499 | 18 | $55,009 | $16,997 | $54,630 |
| 2021 | $761,540 | $20,591 | $66,614 | $63,027 | 21 | $66,614 | $20,591 | $58,719 |
| 2020 | $807,563 | $92,523 | $66,365 | $60,100 | 19 | — | $91,278 | $52,396 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Janet and Earl Seekins reported a distributable amount of $52K for 2024 — 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 2024 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, Boundless Freedom Project describes its work as providing mindfulness and meditation instruction to people in California prisons; Civics Learning Project says it promotes civics education and student participation in communities and democratic society; and A Place Called Home says it supports young people in South Los Angeles in achieving social, emotional, and economic success.
Other 2024 recipients describe work in performing arts and cultural education (Tower Theatre Foundation), solutions to homelessness and support for self-sufficiency (Central City Concern), garden-based education at Los Angeles Title I schools (Garden School Foundation), integrated arts education for young people (Statement Arts), and reuniting lost pets with owners and rescuing and rehoming stray dogs (A Way Home for Dogs).
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation awarded 20 grants totaling $63,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $8,000, with a median grant of $3,125.
Among the largest reported grants were $8,000 to Boundless Freedom Project; $4,500 each to Winterhaven School and Civics Learning Project; $3,750 to WO Smith Music School; and $3,500 each to Tower Theatre Foundation, Kids Center, CO Veterans Ranch, and A Place Called Home. Central City Concern and Minds Matter each received $3,250; Blanchet House and Garden School Foundation each received $3,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Earl I Seekins as President; Janet L Seekins as Secretary/Treasurer; Emily Seekins Peter as Vice President; and Clare J Seekins and Grace I Seekins as Directors.
The Janet and Earl Seekins is led by Earl I Seekins, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Earl I Seekins
President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Clare J Seekins
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Grace I Seekins
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Emily Seekins Peter
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Janet L Seekins
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Janet and Earl Seekins
How much does The Janet and Earl Seekins give each year?
The Janet and Earl Seekins gave $63K across 20 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $55K across 20 grants.
What is The Janet and Earl Seekins's typical grant size?
The Janet and Earl Seekins's median grant in 2024 was $3,125, and its average grant was $3,150, across 20 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Janet and Earl Seekins that year got $3K on average.
Where does The Janet and Earl Seekins give grants?
The Janet and Earl Seekins gives mostly in Oregon: 60% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (33%). The most frequent recipient cities were Portland, OR (7 grants), Bend, OR (5 grants) and Los Angeles, CA (3 grants).
Does The Janet and Earl Seekins give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 20 grants with a stated purpose on The Janet and Earl Seekins's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To further the mission of the organization" (20 grants).
Who are The Janet and Earl Seekins's largest grantees?
The Janet and Earl Seekins's largest 2024 grantees include Boundless Freedom Project ($8,000), Winterhaven School ($4,500) and Civics Learning Project ($4,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 27% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Janet and Earl Seekins?
The Janet and Earl Seekins reported $773K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $72K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $52K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Janet and Earl Seekins fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Janet and Earl Seekins?
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 The Janet and Earl Seekins's EIN?
The Janet and Earl Seekins's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-4624131. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Janet and Earl Seekins 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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