The Janet and Earl Seekins Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyBend, Oregon · EIN 81-4624131 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $3,750.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
35% of grants went outside Oregon.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boundless Freedom Project | Sacramento, CA | To further the mission of the organization | $8,000 |
| Winterhaven School | Portland, OR | To further the mission of the organization | $4,500 |
| Civics Learning Project | Portland, OR | To further the mission of the organization | $4,500 |
| WO Smith Music School | Bend, OR | To further the mission of the organization | $3,750 |
| Tower Theatre Foundation | Bend, OR | To further the mission of the organization | $3,500 |
| Kids Center | Bend, OR | To further the mission of the organization | $3,500 |
| Central City Concern | Portland, OR | To further the mission of the organization | $3,250 |
| Garden School Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | To further the mission of the organization | $3,000 |
| Zen Caregiving Project | San Francisco, CA | To further the mission of the organization | $2,500 |
| Opb | Portland, OR | To further the mission of the organization | $2,000 |
| Downtown Women's Center | Los Angeles, CA | To further the mission of the organization | $2,000 |
| Evans Scholars Foundation | Glenview, IL | To further the mission of the organization | $2,000 |
| Deschutes Children's Foundation | Bend, OR | To further the mission of the organization | $1,750 |
| Duniway School | Portland, OR | To further the mission of the organization | $1,000 |
The return also lists 6 grants to individuals ($17,750). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $63,000 | 20 |
| 2023 | $55,000 | 20 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 16, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202532899349100223
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 81-4624131
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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