Thomas W Seger and Cynthia J Seger

JASPER, IN EIN: 47-5546893

The Thomas W Seger and Cynthia J Seger Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Jasper, Indiana. Established in 2016, it operates as a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to philanthropic giving in its community and beyond.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$6.9M

+15.3% YoY

Annual Giving

$188K

-66.7% YoY

Grant Count

+25.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$5K

-73.4% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Thomas W Seger and Cynthia J Seger reported a distributable amount of $270K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation primarily makes unrestricted grants to support its grantees. Its funding priorities include:

Education
Health Care
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Grantmaking

The foundation made four grants in 2023, with total giving of $566,224. Typical grant awards range from $50 to $500,000.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds organizations in Indiana and South Carolina, with a particular emphasis on the Jasper, Indiana area and surrounding communities.

Grant Distribution by State

Indiana $1.6M (99%)

District of Columbia $5K (0%)

Oregon $5K (0%)

South Carolina $5K (0%)

Michigan $500 (0%)

States

District of Columbia Indiana Michigan Oregon South Carolina

Cities

BloomingtionCelestineCharlestonDuboisEvansvilleFerdinandHuntingburgJacksonJasperPortlandShoalsSt MeinradWashington

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of December 31, 2023:

Total Assets: $6,016,259
Total Giving: $566,224
Total Revenues: $3,040,017
Total Expenses: $585,096
Number of Employees: 0

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$6,934,060	$6,016,259	$3,561,338
Revenue	$1,109,835	$3,040,017	$2,762,199
Expenses	$192,034	$585,096	$414,431
Qualifying Distributions	$188,317	$566,224	$409,191
Net Investment Income	$215,007	$529,997	$791,513
Distributable Amount	$270,044	$167,290	$109,386

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

120 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Tri County Ymca ($100,000), Precious Blood Catholic Church ($16,854), Society of St Vincent De Paul ($10,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
BUFFALO TRACE COUNCIL EVANSVILLE, IN	UNRESTRICTED	$500
CENTRAL GREEN JASPER, IN	UNRESTRICTED	$6,788
CRISIS CONNECTION JASPER, IN	UNRESTRICTED	$300
DUBOIS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION JASPER, IN	UNRESTRICTED	$5,000
DUBOIS COUNTY MUSEUM JASPER, IN	UNRESTRICTED	$1,000
FRIENDS OF THE ARTS JASPER, IN	UNRESTRICTED	$300
GIRL SCOUTS OF SW INDIANA EVANSVILLE, IN	UNRESTRICTED	$300
HEART OF JASPER JASPER, IN	UNRESTRICTED	$250
HOLY TRINITY CATHOLIC SCHOOL JASPER, IN	UNRESTRICTED	$2,500
INDIANA UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION BLOOMINGTION, IN	UNRESTRICTED	$1,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Thomas W Seger serves as President and Director of the foundation (as of 2023).

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
THOMAS W SEGER	PRES/DIRECTO	—	—
CYNTHIA J SEGER	VP/SECRETARY	—	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Thomas W Seger and Cynthia J Seger fund?

The foundation primarily makes unrestricted grants to support its grantees. Its funding priorities include: • Education • Health Care • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

How do I apply for a grant from Thomas W Seger and Cynthia J Seger?

**Grant Activity:** The foundation made four grants in 2023, with total giving of $566,224. Typical grant awards range from $50 to $500,000. **Recent Grants (2023):** • Greater Jasper Consolidated Schools Employee Benefit Trust: $500,000 (unrestricted) • Memorial Hospital Foundation: $7,000 (unrestricted) • Little Spruce Nature School: $5,000 (unrestricted) • Friends of the Arts: $250 (unrestricted) • Heart of Jasper: $250 (unrestricted) The foundation provides unrestricted grants, allowing gra…

Where does Thomas W Seger and Cynthia J Seger make grants?

The foundation primarily funds organizations in Indiana and South Carolina, with a particular emphasis on the Jasper, Indiana area and surrounding communities.

What size grants does Thomas W Seger and Cynthia J Seger award?

In 2024, Thomas W Seger and Cynthia J Seger awarded 35 grants totaling $188K — an average of about $5K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Thomas W Seger and Cynthia J Seger required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Thomas W Seger and Cynthia J Seger reported a distributable amount of $270K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

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 2020–2024.