Thomas E Sequin Jr Family
Thomas E Sequin Jr Family is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Bay City, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.1M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $120K. Net investment income was $143K.
Thomas E Sequin Jr Family at a glance
In short: Thomas E Sequin Jr Family gave $120K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $17K), top state Michigan. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $120,000
- +2.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- -30.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $17,143
- +45.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $1,098,602
- +15.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Michigan (42% 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 Thomas E Sequin Jr Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was St Catherine of Siena ($30K). Together the top 7 received $120K.
Grant Size Distribution
44 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 44 grants of 44 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How Thomas E Sequin Jr Family gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+9%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 209% 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $100K (2021) to $120K (2025). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $120K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Catherine of Siena Bay City, MI | Unrestricted Use | $30,000 |
| All Saints Central Bay City, MI | Unrestricted Use | $20,000 |
| Marians of the Immaculate Conceptio Stockbridge, MA | Unrestricted Use | $20,000 |
| Catholic Relief Services Baltimore, MD | Unrestricted Use | $15,000 |
| Salesian Missions New Rochelle, NY | Annual Food Appeal | $15,000 |
| Catholic Extension Chicago, IL | Unrestricted Use | $10,000 |
| Mary Knoll Missions Maryknoll, NY | Unrestricted Use | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,098,602 | $276,910 | $129,455 | $120,000 | 7 | $120,000 | $142,935 | $57,487 |
| 2024 | $954,011 | $196,884 | $128,939 | $117,500 | 10 | $117,500 | $39,445 | $52,723 |
| 2023 | $886,522 | $177,860 | $118,905 | $110,000 | 9 | $110,000 | $35,955 | $45,594 |
| 2022 | $827,567 | $142,859 | $119,130 | $110,000 | 9 | $110,000 | $5,177 | $43,246 |
| 2021 | $805,075 | $218,604 | $110,938 | $100,000 | 9 | $100,000 | $88,665 | $46,266 |
| 2020 | $697,792 | $166,891 | $114,498 | $105,000 | 9 | — | $43,813 | $37,905 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Thomas E Sequin Jr Family reported a distributable amount of $57K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Thomas E Sequin Jr Family is led by Thomas E. Sequin Jr., President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Thomas E. Sequin Jr.
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Shannon Barrigar
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Denise A. Sequin
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Thomas E Sequin Jr Family
How much does Thomas E Sequin Jr Family give each year?
Thomas E Sequin Jr Family gave $120K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $118K across 10 grants.
What is Thomas E Sequin Jr Family's typical grant size?
Thomas E Sequin Jr Family's median grant in 2025 was $15,000, and its average grant was $17,143, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Thomas E Sequin Jr Family give grants?
Thomas E Sequin Jr Family's top state is Michigan, with 42% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (21%) and Massachusetts (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Bay City, MI (2 grants).
Does Thomas E Sequin Jr Family give general operating support?
Yes: 86% of Thomas E Sequin Jr Family's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Thomas E Sequin Jr Family's largest grantees?
Thomas E Sequin Jr Family's largest 2025 grantees include St Catherine of Siena ($30,000), All Saints Central ($20,000) and Marians of the Immaculate Conceptio ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 58% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Thomas E Sequin Jr Family?
Thomas E Sequin Jr Family reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $120K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $57K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Thomas E Sequin Jr Family?
Thomas E Sequin Jr Family is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Bay City, MI. It holds $1.1M in total assets as of 2025.
What is Thomas E Sequin Jr Family's EIN?
Thomas E Sequin Jr Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-2931537. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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 2025 (received by the IRS June 2, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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