Thomas W Seger and Cynthia J Seger
Thomas W Seger and Cynthia J Seger is a private foundation based in Jasper, Indiana. Its 2025 filing reports grants to organizations, including Indiana churches, community organizations, and charitable institutions.
Thomas W Seger and Cynthia J Seger at a glance
In short: Thomas W Seger and Cynthia J Seger gave $109K across 35 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Indiana. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $109,462
- -41.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 35
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,127
- -41.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $8,296,460
- +19.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Indiana (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Thomas W Seger and Cynthia J Seger
- How to Apply
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The filing names Tom Seger as the contact and says to submit materials in writing. It states that there are no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Tom Seger
Mailing address: 1516 West View Ct, Jasper, IN 47546
Phone: (812) 678-2891
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Thomas W Seger and Cynthia J Seger funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Central Green ($20K). Together the top 10 received $94K.
Grant Size Distribution
151 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 144 grants of 151 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported grant dollars in 2025 went to recipients in Indiana. Listed recipients included organizations in Jasper, Evansville, St. Meinrad, and Shoals.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 35 itemized grants.
Cities
How Thomas W Seger and Cynthia J Seger gives
- 69% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 73% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 33% 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 (2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $109K (2025) to $566K (2023). In 2025 it made 35 grants totaling $109K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Central Green Jasper, IN | Unrestricted | $19,748 |
| Precious Blood Catholic Church Jasper, IN | Unrestricted | $18,964 |
| Society of St Vincent De Paul Evansville, IN | Unrestricted | $14,000 |
| Dubois Community Foundation Jasper, IN | Unrestricted | $13,100 |
| Memorial Hospital Foundation Jasper, IN | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Dubois County Museum Jasper, IN | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Good Shepherd Catholic Church Evansville, IN | Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Rescue Mission Evansville, IN | Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Holy Trinity Catholic Church Jasper, IN | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| St Meinrad Archabbey St Meinrad, IN | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
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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 | $8,296,460 | $1,471,942 | $109,542 | $109,462 | 35 | $109,462 | $463,987 | $327,628 |
| 2024 | $6,934,060 | $1,109,835 | $192,034 | $188,317 | 35 | $188,317 | $215,007 | $270,044 |
| 2023 | $6,016,259 | $3,040,017 | $585,096 | $566,224 | 28 | $566,224 | $529,997 | $167,290 |
| 2022 | $3,561,338 | $2,762,199 | $414,431 | $409,191 | 29 | $409,191 | $791,513 | $109,386 |
| 2021 | $1,770,158 | $1,576,472 | $339,194 | $339,194 | 24 | $339,194 | $226,822 | $74,005 |
| 2020 | $599,419 | $399,044 | $131,664 | $129,270 | 4 | — | $4,044 | $12,854 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Thomas W Seger and Cynthia J Seger reported a distributable amount of $328K for 2025 — 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its grants support organizations with varied missions. For example, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul describes providing clothing and assistance for food, shelter, medical care, and transportation to residents in need. Memorial Hospital Foundation says it provides resources to enhance Memorial Hospital’s ability to transform lives. Dubois County Museum describes its work as collecting and preserving local history and educating the public.
Other 2025 recipients include organizations whose stated missions involve crisis intervention and advocacy against domestic violence and sexual assault, arts participation, sports and inclusion for people of all abilities, and support for Indiana University.
Grantmaking
The foundation reported 35 grants totaling $109,462 in 2025. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $19,748, with a median of $500. Earlier reported giving was $188,317 across 35 grants in 2024 and $566,224 across 28 grants in 2023.
Among the largest 2025 grants were $19,748 to Central Green, $18,964 to Precious Blood Catholic Church, $14,000 to Society of St Vincent de Paul, $13,100 to Dubois Community Foundation, and $10,000 to Memorial Hospital Foundation. The listed purposes for these grants were unrestricted. Other notable grants included $6,000 to Dubois County Museum, $4,000 each to Good Shepherd Catholic Church and Rescue Mission, and $2,500 to Holy Trinity Catholic Church.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Thomas W Seger as “PRES/DIRECTO” and Cynthia J Seger as “VP/SECRETARY.”
Thomas W Seger and Cynthia J Seger is led by Thomas W. Seger, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Thomas W. Seger
President & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Cynthia J. Seger
Vice President & 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 W Seger and Cynthia J Seger
How much does Thomas W Seger and Cynthia J Seger give each year?
Thomas W Seger and Cynthia J Seger gave $109K across 35 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $188K across 35 grants.
What is Thomas W Seger and Cynthia J Seger's typical grant size?
Thomas W Seger and Cynthia J Seger's median grant in 2025 was $500, and its average grant was $3,127, across 35 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Thomas W Seger and Cynthia J Seger give grants?
Thomas W Seger and Cynthia J Seger gives mostly in Indiana: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Jasper, IN (20 grants) and Evansville, IN (8 grants).
Does Thomas W Seger and Cynthia J Seger give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Thomas W Seger and Cynthia J Seger's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (35 of 35) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Thomas W Seger and Cynthia J Seger's largest grantees?
Thomas W Seger and Cynthia J Seger's largest 2025 grantees include Central Green ($19,748), Precious Blood Catholic Church ($18,964) and Society of St Vincent De Paul ($14,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 48% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Thomas W Seger and Cynthia J Seger?
Thomas W Seger and Cynthia J Seger reported $8.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $109K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $328K (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 Thomas W Seger and Cynthia J Seger fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its grants support organizations with varied missions. For example, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul describes providing clothing and assistance for food, shelter, medical care, and transportation to residents in need. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Thomas W Seger and Cynthia J Seger?
The filing names Tom Seger as the contact and says to submit materials in writing. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Thomas W Seger and Cynthia J Seger's EIN?
Thomas W Seger and Cynthia J Seger's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-5546893. 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. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 4, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 6, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 8, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 5, 2026)
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