William E Seale Family Foundation
The William E Seale Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Annapolis, Maryland, established in 2007. The foundation is supported by William E Seale and operates as a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to philanthropic grantmaking.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$165K
-96.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$4.5M
+8.8% YoY
Grant Count
6
-77.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$745K
+389.5% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's grantmaking focuses on:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
- Arts, Culture & Humanities
- Science & Technology
- Environment
- Housing & Shelter
Grantmaking
The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications. Grants are by invitation only.
Grant Range
$15,000 to $3,148,268
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation's grantmaking focuses primarily on Virginia, New York, and Maryland.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total assets: $5,010,642
- Total revenues: $3,232,087
- Total expenses: $4,120,161
- Total grants, contributions: $3,015,516
- Investment income and dividends: $216,571
As of 2024:
- Total assets: $165,314
- Total giving: $4,468,268
- Number of grants: 6
Historical Giving:
- 2023: $4.1M in grants (27 grants)
- 2022: $3.8M in grants (23 grants)
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $165,314 | $5,010,642 | $5,898,716 |
| Revenue | $-362,548 | $3,232,087 | $3,167,920 |
| Expenses | $4,482,780 | $4,120,161 | $3,851,936 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $4,468,268 | $4,109,203 | $3,845,995 |
| Net Investment Income | $245,893 | $213,071 | $150,404 |
| Distributable Amount | $58,696 | $240,737 | $278,424 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
108 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| William E Seale | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Patti Patel | Trustee | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The William E. Seale Rowing Center was dedicated at St. Mary's College of Maryland in May 2024, honoring William E. Seale's philanthropic support.
Seale donates another $5 million to Gatton College, UKThe Navy SEAL Museum Scholarship Program has received support from the foundation, with gifts exceeding $350,000 to students of Special Operations Forces.
Navy SEAL Museum Scholarship Program Gifts Over $350,000 to Students of SpecialSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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