The Seldom Seen Foundation
The Seldom Seen Foundation is a private foundation, based in Waynesburg, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $899 in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $39K.
The Seldom Seen Foundation at a glance
In short: The Seldom Seen Foundation gave $39K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $39K), mostly in Kentucky. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $39,000
- +62.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $39,000
- +62.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $39,000
- Total assets
- $899
- -81.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Kentucky (100% 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 Seldom Seen Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Upha Foundation ($39K).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The Seldom Seen Foundation gives
- In 2024 it paid out well above 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 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $24K (2023) to $39K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $39K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Upha Foundation Lexington, KY | Contribution | $39,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $899 | $37,464 | $41,413 | $39,000 | 1 | $39,000 | $373 |
| 2023 | $4,848 | $32,090 | $27,242 | $24,000 | 1 | $24,289 | $387 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Seldom Seen Foundation reported a distributable amount of $373 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Seldom Seen Foundation is led by Amanda Pierce, President on every filing since 2023; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Amanda Pierce
President
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Melissa Reedy
V President
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2024. "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 Seldom Seen Foundation
How much does The Seldom Seen Foundation give each year?
The Seldom Seen Foundation gave $39K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $24K across 1 grant.
How large is The Seldom Seen Foundation?
The Seldom Seen Foundation reported $899 in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $39K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $373 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does The Seldom Seen Foundation operate?
The Seldom Seen Foundation has awarded grants in Kentucky.
What is The Seldom Seen Foundation's EIN?
The Seldom Seen Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-2922642. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 24, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 24, 2026)
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