The Look and See Foundation
The Look and See Foundation is a private foundation, based in Wilmington, DE. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $7.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $3.5M. Net investment income was $561.
The Look and See Foundation at a glance
In short: The Look and See Foundation gave $3.5M across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $1.2M), top state District of Columbia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $3,500,000
- -11.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- -50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,166,667
- +77.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000,000
- Total assets
- $7,037,646
- -0.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (48% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Look and See Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was National Geographic Society ($1.7M). Together the top 3 received $3.5M.
Grant Size Distribution
21 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 7 grants of 21 (33%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Look and See Foundation gives
- Giving grew 900% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $200K (2020) to $4.3M (2022). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $3.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Geographic Society Washington, DC | Pristine Seas Fund | $1,666,667 |
| Foodcorps Inc Portland, OR | General & Unrestricted | $1,000,000 |
| Sustainable Ocean Alliance Inc San Francisco, CA | General & Unrestricted | $833,333 |
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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 | $7,037,646 | $3,500,561 | $3,537,430 | $3,500,000 | 3 | $3,537,430 | $561 | $225,174 |
| 2023 | $7,074,515 | $5,039,157 | $4,244,641 | $3,950,000 | 6 | $4,113,262 | — | $401,035 |
| 2022 | $6,279,999 | $-8,058,887 | $4,285,528 | $4,275,000 | 8 | $4,285,528 | $13,231 | $480,762 |
| 2021 | $18,624,514 | $18,999,490 | $375,076 | $350,000 | 3 | $375,076 | — | $160,197 |
| 2020 | $100 | $200,000 | $200,000 | $200,000 | 1 | — | — | $1 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Look and See Foundation reported a distributable amount of $225K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Look and See Foundation is led by Lee Seward, Director, President & CEO on every filing since 2022; none of the 10 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lee Seward
Director, President & CEO
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Asif Rahman
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ben Stein
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Solomon Dorsey
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Theo Ubben
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William Seward
CFO, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cameron Oglesby
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Emily Stabler
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Adonis Logan
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eliza Warner
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Mychal Harrison (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: George F Hamel Jr. (2020–2022) — Director & President
- Former: Lynn de Rothschild (2020–2022) — Director, Secretary & Treasurer
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 Look and See Foundation
How much does The Look and See Foundation give each year?
The Look and See Foundation gave $3.5M across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $4.0M across 6 grants.
What is The Look and See Foundation's typical grant size?
The Look and See Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000,000, and its average grant was $1,166,667, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Look and See Foundation give grants?
The Look and See Foundation's top state is District of Columbia, with 48% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Oregon (29%) and California (24%).
Does The Look and See Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 67% of The Look and See Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is The Look and See Foundation?
The Look and See Foundation reported $7.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3.5M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $225K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Look and See Foundation's EIN?
The Look and See Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-1943035. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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