The Sear Foundation
Invitation OnlyPalm City, Florida · EIN 61-1699408 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$92K
Organizations funded13
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$2.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $8,000.
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.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
69% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sinise Foundation | Nashville, TN | General | $33,000 |
| Tunnels to Towers Foundation | Staten Island, NY | General | $12,000 |
| Navy Seal Foundation | Virginia Beach, VA | General | $10,000 |
| Travis Mills Foundation | Mount Vernon, NE | General | $8,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | Boone, NC | General | $5,000 |
| Turning Point USA Inc | Phoenix, AZ | General | $5,000 |
| Victory Junction | Randleman, NC | General | $5,000 |
| Doberman Rescue League | Oakland Park, FL | General | $4,000 |
| Dogs for Life | Vero Beach, FL | General | $4,000 |
| The Lyric Theater | Stuart, FL | General | $2,500 |
| Spikes K-9 Fund | Virginia Beach, VA | General | $1,500 |
| Homes for Troops Inc | Taunton, MA | General | $1,000 |
| Martin County Board of County Commissioners | Stuart, FL | General | $700 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $91,700 | 13 |
| 2024 | $65,500 | 10 |
| 2023 | $32,000 | 6 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 3, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202600939349101020
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 61-1699408
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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