The Seeja Foundation
The Seeja Foundation is a private foundation, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $138K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $46K. Net investment income was $33K.
The Seeja Foundation at a glance
In short: The Seeja Foundation gave $46K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $45,566
- +4.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- +50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $7,594
- -30.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $4,708
- Total assets
- $138,193
- +2.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (79% 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 Seeja Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was UJA Federation of NY ($25K). Together the top 6 received $46K.
Grant Size Distribution
47 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 47 grants of 47 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Seeja Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−19%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 447% 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $44K (2024) to $80K (2021). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $46K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UJA Federation of NY New York, NY | General Charitable | $25,000 |
| New-York Historical Society Museum & Library New York, NY | General Charitable | $8,500 |
| National Theatre of London | General Charitable | $7,616 |
| Birthright Israel Foundation New York, NY | General Charitable | $1,800 |
| Mount Tamalpais College San Quentin, CA | General Charitable | $1,800 |
| The Metropolitan Opera New York, NY | General Charitable | $850 |
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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 | $138,193 | $49,521 | $46,216 | $45,566 | 6 | $45,641 | $32,946 | $10,205 |
| 2024 | $134,889 | $53,563 | $43,775 | $43,500 | 4 | $43,550 | $26,838 | $9,444 |
| 2023 | $125,100 | $-2,059 | $52,561 | $51,310 | 8 | $51,360 | $1,237 | $9,724 |
| 2022 | $179,720 | $107,661 | $57,413 | $56,090 | 14 | $56,190 | $29,788 | $11,827 |
| 2021 | $129,472 | $96,112 | $81,103 | $79,590 | 15 | — | $76,199 | $13,380 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Seeja Foundation reported a distributable amount of $10K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Seeja Foundation is led by Judith S. Peck, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Judith S. Peck
President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Andrea C. Stern
Secretary
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Edward J. Stern
Vice President & Treasurer
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Emanuel T. Stern
Vice President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Seeja Foundation
How much does The Seeja Foundation give each year?
The Seeja Foundation gave $46K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $44K across 4 grants.
What is The Seeja Foundation's typical grant size?
The Seeja Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $4,708, and its average grant was $7,594, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Seeja Foundation give grants?
The Seeja Foundation gives mostly in New York: 79% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (4 grants).
Does The Seeja Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Seeja Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Seeja Foundation's largest grantees?
The Seeja Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include UJA Federation of NY ($25,000), New-York Historical Society Museum & Library ($8,500) and National Theatre of London ($7,616), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 90% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Seeja Foundation?
The Seeja Foundation reported $138K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $46K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $10K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Seeja Foundation's EIN?
The Seeja Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3064158. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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 2021–2025
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