Leo W Seal United Methodist Church Trust
Invitation OnlyNew Orleans, Louisiana · EIN 27-0169216 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$864K
Organizations funded10
Typical grant$36,507
Total assets$20.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $36,507 and $123,592.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
Where it gives
100% of grants went outside Louisiana.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Street UMC | Bay St Louis, MS | General support | $245,455 |
| Ms Methodist Rehab Center | Jackson, MS | General support | $123,592 |
| United Methodist Children's Home | Jackson, MS | General support | $123,592 |
| Seashore Utd Methodist Assembly | Biloxi, MS | General support | $102,849 |
| Ms Conference of the UMC Board of Pension | Jackson, MS | General support | $102,849 |
| Valena C Jones Memorial UMC | Bay St Louis, MS | General support | $36,507 |
| Waveland UMC | Waveland, MS | General support | $36,507 |
| Clermont Harbor UMC | Lakeshore, MS | General support | $36,507 |
| Pearlington UMC | Pearlington, MS | General support | $36,507 |
| Holmes Chapel UMC | Pearlington, MS | General support | $19,913 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $864,278 | 10 |
| 2024 | $807,356 | 10 |
| 2023 | $836,807 | 10 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631349349101768
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 27-0169216
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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