The Seelig Family Foundation
The Seelig Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Spokane, Washington. Its 2024 filing reports 16 grants totaling $68,672 to organizations in several states, including charitable, community, and health-related organizations.
The Seelig Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Seelig Family Foundation gave $69K across 16 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), top state Illinois. 38% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $68,672
- -1.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 16
- +33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,292
- -26.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $1,991,002
- +10.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 38% first-time grantees (6 of 16, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (44% 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 Seelig Family Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s 2024 filing says a general request letter outlining the requested amount, purpose, and other significant details is acceptable. It names Robert or Annette Seelig as contacts and states there are no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Robert Or Annette Seelig
Mailing address: 2212 W Summit Pkwy, Spokane, WA 99201-7010
Phone: (510) 733-0577
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Seelig Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Catholic Extension Society ($30K). Together the top 10 received $63K.
Grant Size Distribution
68 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 68 grants of 68 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grants went to recipients in multiple states. By share of grant dollars, Illinois received 44%, California 28%, Colorado 13%, Florida 7%, and Washington 5%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Seelig Family Foundation open to new grantees?
38%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 16 grantees (38%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $775 first-time, $2K repeat.
- 63% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+0%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 90% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $50K (2020) to $70K (2023). In 2024 it made 16 grants totaling $69K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Catholic Extension Society Chicago, IL | General Fund Donation | $30,000 |
| The Giving Exchange Walnut Creek, CA | Assist the organization in its charitable mission. | $10,000 |
| Schwab Charitable Fund Lone Tree, CO | Assist the organization in its charitable mission. | $9,000 |
| Force Tampa, FL | Unrestricted gift to provide support of the mission of FORCE "Facing Our Risk Of Cancer" | $5,000 |
| Eye to Eye Berkeley, CA | General Fund Donation | $3,000 |
| Miscellaneous Organizations Various, CA | General fund donations. | $2,912 |
| Church of the Transfiguration Castro Valley, CA | Assist the church in funding various services it offers. | $1,500 |
| St Aloyisius Church Spokane, WA | Assist the organization in its charitable mission. | $1,000 |
| Spokane Angels Spokane, WA | Assist the organization in its charitable mission. | $1,000 |
| Basser Center for BRCA Philadelphia, PA | Assist the organization in its charitable mission. | $1,000 |
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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 | $1,991,002 | $230,083 | $118,625 | $68,672 | 16 | $83,672 | $78,514 | $92,506 |
| 2023 | $1,809,909 | $200,571 | $135,606 | $69,668 | 12 | $84,668 | $69,812 | $83,670 |
| 2022 | $1,627,232 | $178,023 | $133,296 | $66,550 | 16 | $81,550 | $51,275 | $84,864 |
| 2021 | $1,847,977 | $261,553 | $87,595 | $68,645 | 15 | $68,645 | $122,344 | $82,730 |
| 2020 | $1,580,686 | $208,697 | $56,277 | $50,000 | 9 | — | $78,999 | $67,089 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Seelig Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $93K 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 include support for organizations whose stated work spans different areas. The Giving Exchange says its mission is to provide business training and seed capital to help local leaders run self-sustaining microenterprises that benefit their communities. Treatment Advocacy Center, which received $500, says it works to eliminate barriers to timely and effective treatment of severe mental illness through advocacy, public education, and support for individuals and families.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $68,672 through 16 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $30,000, with a median of $1,000.
The largest 2024 grants included $30,000 to Catholic Extension Society, $10,000 to The Giving Exchange, $9,000 to Schwab Charitable Fund, $5,000 to FORCE, and $3,000 to Eye to Eye. Other recipients included Miscellaneous Organizations ($2,912), Church of the Transfiguration ($1,500), and St Aloyisius Church, Spokane Angels, Basser Center for BRCA, and Our Lady of Fatima ($1,000 each).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Robert Seelig as President, Annette Seelig as Secretary, and Stacking Rocks LLC as Foundation Manager.
The Seelig Family Foundation is led by Robert Seelig, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Robert Seelig
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stacking Rocks LLC
Fndation Manager
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
$30K (2022) → $30K (2024)
Annette Seelig
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.5 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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $30K, to Stacking Rocks LLC (Fndation Mgr).
Frequently asked questions about The Seelig Family Foundation
How much does The Seelig Family Foundation give each year?
The Seelig Family Foundation gave $69K across 16 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $70K across 12 grants.
What is The Seelig Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Seelig Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $4,292, across 16 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Seelig Family Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does The Seelig Family Foundation give grants?
The Seelig Family Foundation's top state is Illinois, with 44% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (28%) and Colorado (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Spokane, WA (4 grants).
Does The Seelig Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 25% of The Seelig Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 16) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Assist the organization in its charitable mission." (11 grants).
Who are The Seelig Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Seelig Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Catholic Extension Society ($30,000), The Giving Exchange ($10,000) and Schwab Charitable Fund ($9,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 71% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Seelig Family Foundation?
The Seelig Family Foundation reported $2.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $84K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $93K (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 Seelig Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for organizations whose stated work spans different areas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Seelig Family Foundation?
The foundation’s 2024 filing says a general request letter outlining the requested amount, purpose, and other significant details is acceptable. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Seelig Family Foundation's EIN?
The Seelig Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-3328372. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work The Seelig Family Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
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- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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Grantable. (2026). The Seelig Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 19, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-seelig-family-foundation-morg_f3788e6b93ca4bd9a9ae6e249f5a1792
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