The Seiler Family Foundation
The Seiler Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Del Mar, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $40K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $7K. Net investment income was $2K.
The Seiler Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Seiler Family Foundation gave $7K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $7,000
- +250.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- +50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,333
- +133.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $40,154
- -12.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (93% 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 Seiler Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Challenged Athletes Foundation ($5K). Together the top 3 received $7K.
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
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Seiler Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 75% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2022 it paid out 85% 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
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $500 (2020) to $7K (2024). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $7K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Challenged Athletes Foundation San Diego, CA | Empowers athletes with physical disabilities by providing funding for adaptive sports equipment, training & community events. | $5,000 |
| Lake Cuyamaca Rec Parks Julian, CA | Preservation of Lake Cuyamaca | $1,500 |
| Heartland Hunger Resource Center McCall, ID | Choice Pantry/Food Bank and Community Resource. | $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 | $40,154 | $1,993 | $7,616 | $7,000 | 3 | $7,000 | $1,993 | — |
| 2023 | $45,777 | $2,129 | $3,548 | $2,000 | 2 | $2,000 | $2,129 | — |
| 2022 | $47,196 | $534 | $2,073 | $2,000 | 2 | $2,000 | $461 | $2,356 |
| 2021 | $48,735 | $5 | $4,076 | $4,000 | 4 | $4,000 | — | $2,496 |
| 2020 | $52,806 | $19 | $2,075 | $500 | 1 | — | — | $2,678 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Seiler Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Deanne V. Seiler
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Robert J. Seiler
Trustee
On filings since 2020
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Seiler Family Foundation
How much does The Seiler Family Foundation give each year?
The Seiler Family Foundation gave $7K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2K across 2 grants.
What is The Seiler Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Seiler Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,500, and its average grant was $2,333, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Seiler Family Foundation give grants?
The Seiler Family Foundation gives mostly in California: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Idaho (7%).
Does The Seiler Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on The Seiler Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How large is The Seiler Family Foundation?
The Seiler Family Foundation reported $40K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $2K.
What is The Seiler Family Foundation's EIN?
The Seiler Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-6294064. 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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