The Seidel Family Foundation
The Seidel Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Beverly Hills, California. It supports charitable organizations through grants; its 2024 filing lists gifts to organizations in California and Nevada.
The Seidel Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Seidel Family Foundation gave $37K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in California. 20% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $36,920
- +25.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- +42.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,692
- -12.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,930
- Total assets
- $268,243
- +1.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 20% first-time grantees (2 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (77% 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 Seidel Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 809 Bedford Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Phone: (310) 360-7541
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Seidel Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Osman Family JCC ($10K). Together the top 10 received $37K.
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
In 2024, 77% of grant dollars went to recipients in California and 23% to recipients in Nevada.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Seidel Family Foundation open to new grantees?
20%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 10 grantees (20%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $750; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $750 first-time, $5K repeat.
- 70% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+19%). Method
- In 2022 it paid out 118% 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 $29K (2023) to $43K (2022). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $37K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Osman Family JCC Palo Alto, CA | Charitable Contribution | $10,000 |
| Temple Sinai Reno Reno, NV | Charitable Contribution | $7,560 |
| Second Harvest Food San Jose, CA | Charitable Contribution | $5,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center Anaheim, CA | CASH | $5,000 |
| Congregation Beth Am Los Altos Hills, CA | Charitable Contribution | $4,860 |
| Penninsula Bridge San Mateo, CA | Charitable Contribution | $1,000 |
| Reno Wind Symphony Reno, NV | Charitable Contribution | $1,000 |
| Neighbor Hands Campbell, CA | CASH | $1,000 |
| La Guide for Reproductive HLT Sherman Oaks, CA | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Atta Girl Foundation Hermosa Beach, CA | Charitable | $500 |
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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 | $268,243 | $18,238 | $38,100 | $36,920 | 10 | $38,100 | $21,106 | — |
| 2023 | $264,976 | $18,250 | $30,556 | $29,456 | 7 | $30,556 | $17,150 | — |
| 2022 | $277,282 | $52,328 | $44,170 | $43,100 | 10 | $44,170 | $51,258 | $37,279 |
| 2021 | $269,124 | $16,568 | $32,135 | $31,100 | 11 | $32,135 | $15,533 | $36,105 |
| 2020 | $284,691 | $36,190 | $36,960 | $36,000 | 9 | — | $35,230 | $26,591 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $36,920 across 10 grants. Grants ranged from $500 to $10,000, with a median of $2,930. Larger grants included $10,000 to Osman Family JCC, $7,560 to Temple Sinai Reno, and $5,000 each to Second Harvest Food and Southern Poverty Law Center.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Donna Seidel as Director, David M Seidel as Secretary, and Craig Seidel as President.
The Seidel Family Foundation is led by Craig Seidel, President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Craig Seidel
President
Director → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Donna Seidel
Director
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
David M. Seidel
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Joan Seidel (2020–2023) — President
- Former: Arnold Seidel (2020–2021) — Chairman
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 Seidel Family Foundation
How much does The Seidel Family Foundation give each year?
The Seidel Family Foundation gave $37K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $29K across 7 grants.
What is The Seidel Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Seidel Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,930, and its average grant was $3,692, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Seidel Family Foundation that year got $750 on average.
Where does The Seidel Family Foundation give grants?
The Seidel Family Foundation gives mostly in California: 77% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Nevada (23%). The most frequent recipient cities were Reno, NV (2 grants).
Who are The Seidel Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Seidel Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Osman Family JCC ($10,000), Temple Sinai Reno ($7,560) and Second Harvest Food ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 61% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Seidel Family Foundation?
The Seidel Family Foundation reported $268K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $18K.
How do I apply for a grant from The Seidel Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Seidel Family Foundation's EIN?
The Seidel Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4664243. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Seidel 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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