The Robert Seldomridge Family Foundation
The Robert Seldomridge Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. Its 2025 filing reports 12 grants totaling $11,400, with most grant dollars going to organizations in Georgia.
The Robert Seldomridge Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Robert Seldomridge Family Foundation gave $11K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $950), mostly in Georgia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $11,400
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- Average grant
- $950
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $671,292
- +130.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Georgia (89% 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 The Robert Seldomridge Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Robert Seldomridge Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Georgia Institute of Technology ($8K). Together the top 10 received $11K.
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 12 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing shows that 89% of grant dollars went to recipients in Georgia. Recipient-state shares were North Carolina 4%, Tennessee 4%, Iowa 1%, and Florida 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Robert Seldomridge Family Foundation gives
- In 2025 it paid out 92% 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
In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $11K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia Institute of Technology Atlanta, GA | Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering (ChBE) Seldomridge Endowment Fund | $7,500 |
| Childrens Healthcare of Atlanta Foundation Atlanta, GA | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Eagle Ranch Inc Flowery Branch, GA | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Habitat for Humanity International Athens, GA | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Samaritans Purse Boone, NC | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Shriners Hospitals for Children Atlanta, GA | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital Inc Memphis, TN | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| The Salvation Army Norcross, GA | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| American Cancer Society Atlanta, GA | General & Unrestricted | $100 |
| American Heart Association Inc Boone, IA | General & Unrestricted | $100 |
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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 | $671,292 | $401,714 | $21,971 | $11,400 | 12 | $21,969 | $1,714 | $23,980 |
| 2024 | $291,549 | $300,177 | $8,628 | — | — | $8,628 | $177 | $3,130 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Robert Seldomridge Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $24K for 2025 — 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 2025 grants include support for a university endowment and charitable organizations working in areas including pediatric medical research and treatment, cancer services, family relationships, housing, and disaster and humanitarian aid. These descriptions reflect the grantees’ stated missions, not a stated mission of the foundation.
For example, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital describes its mission as advancing cures and prevention for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. Habitat for Humanity says it brings people together to build homes, communities, and hope. Eagle Ranch describes its work as restoring and renewing relationships for children and families, while the American Cancer Society says it works to improve the lives of people with cancer and their families through advocacy, research, and patient support.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 12 grants totaling $11,400. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $7,500, with a median of $500. The largest grant was $7,500 to Georgia Institute of Technology for the Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering (ChBE) Seldomridge Endowment Fund.
Other listed grants included $500 each to Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Foundation, Eagle Ranch, Habitat for Humanity International, Samaritan’s Purse, Shriners Hospitals for Children, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, and The Salvation Army. Grants of $100 each went to the American Cancer Society, American Heart Association, March of Dimes, and Parkinsons Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Robert L Seldomridge is listed as director, president, secretary, and treasurer on the 2025 filing.
The Robert Seldomridge Family Foundation is led by Robert L Seldomridge, Director, President, Secretary & Treasurer on every filing since 2024 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Robert L Seldomridge
Director, President, Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2025. "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 Robert Seldomridge Family Foundation
How much does The Robert Seldomridge Family Foundation give each year?
The Robert Seldomridge Family Foundation gave $11K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is The Robert Seldomridge Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Robert Seldomridge Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $500, and its average grant was $950, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Robert Seldomridge Family Foundation give grants?
The Robert Seldomridge Family Foundation gives mostly in Georgia: 89% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Atlanta, GA (5 grants).
Does The Robert Seldomridge Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 83% of The Robert Seldomridge Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Robert Seldomridge Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Robert Seldomridge Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Georgia Institute of Technology ($7,500), Childrens Healthcare of Atlanta Foundation ($500) and Eagle Ranch Inc ($500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 75% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Robert Seldomridge Family Foundation?
The Robert Seldomridge Family Foundation reported $671K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $22K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $24K (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 The Robert Seldomridge Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for a university endowment and charitable organizations working in areas including pediatric medical research and treatment, cancer services, family relationships, housing, and disaster and humanitarian aid. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Robert Seldomridge Family Foundation?
The foundation 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 Robert Seldomridge Family Foundation's EIN?
The Robert Seldomridge Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 99-3684510. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2025.
Does The Robert Seldomridge Family Foundation 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.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 18, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 1, 2026)
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