The Seawell Elam Foundation
Historical FunderAustin, Texas · EIN 74-2637039 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $10,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | ELIZABETH JARRETT BIRDWELL |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 5546, AUSTIN TX 78763 |
| Phone | 5124760715 |
| Form and materials | FORMS MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE ABOVE NAMED PERSON. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | FOR CHARITABLE, EDUCATIONAL, OR SCIENTIFIC PURPOSES WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1954. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
9% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foster Angels of Central Texas | Austin, TX | Program support | $11,000 |
| Austin Classical Guitar | Austin, TX | Program support | $10,000 |
| Creative Action | Austin, TX | Program support | $10,000 |
| Girlstart | Austin, TX | Program support | $10,000 |
| Lifeworks Austin | Austin, TX | Program support | $10,000 |
| Peas Office (Partners for Education Agriculture and Sustainability) | Austin, TX | Program support | $10,000 |
| Avance | San Antonio, TX | Program support | $10,000 |
| College Possible | Saint Paul, MN | Program support | $10,000 |
| Kipp | Houston, TX | Program support | $10,000 |
| Welcome Table | Austin, TX | Program support | $10,000 |
| Westcave Preserve | Round Mountain, TX | Program support | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $111,000 | 11 |
| 2024 | $142,000 | 12 |
| 2023 | $140,000 | 14 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641319349103074
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 74-2637039
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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