The Seeley Foundation
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 36-6049991 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$741K
Organizations funded27
Typical grant$15,000
Total assets$17.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $40,000.
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
100% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friends of Bridger-Teton | Jackson, WY | General support | $105,000 |
| Kansas City Ballet Assoc | Kansas City, MO | General support | $100,000 |
| George Mason Univeristy Fdn | Fairfax, VA | General support | $100,000 |
| Owen Cox Dance Group | Kansas City, MO | General support | $62,000 |
| Kansas City Symphony | Kansas City, MO | General support | $50,000 |
| Wellspring Health Access | Washington, DC | General support | $45,000 |
| Nature Conservancy Virginia | Arlington, VA | General support | $40,000 |
| Weta Public Television and Radio | Arlington, VA | General support | $35,000 |
| Community Fdn of Jackson Hole | Jackson, WY | General support | $30,100 |
| Cornell Lab of Ornithology | Ithica, NY | General support | $25,606 |
| Friends of Dragon Run | Gloucester, VA | General support | $25,000 |
| Charlotte Street Foundation | Kansas City, MO | General support | $20,000 |
| Bach Aria Soloists | Kansas City, MO | General support | $18,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America | New York, NY | General support | $15,000 |
| Nature Collective | Encinitas, CA | General support | $10,000 |
| Chelsea's Fund | Casper, WY | General support | $10,000 |
| Wyoming Public Media | Laramie, WY | General support | $10,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of San Diego County | San Diego, CA | General support | $6,000 |
| Jackson Hole Community Radio | Jackson, WY | General support | $5,000 |
| Foundation 23 Race to Raise | Pinedale, WY | General support | $5,000 |
| Surfing Heritage and Cultural Center | San Clemente, CA | General support | $5,000 |
| Winter Wildlands Alliance | Boise, ID | General support | $5,000 |
| Astoria Park Conservancy | Jackson, WY | General support | $5,000 |
| Scripps Institute of Oceanography | LA Jolla, CA | General support | $5,000 |
| Friends of Idaho Public Television | Boise, ID | General support | $2,000 |
| Quail Gardens Foundation | Encinitas, CA | General support | $1,500 |
| Oceanside Museum of Art | Oceanside, CA | General support | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $740,706 | 27 |
| 2024 | $633,800 | 25 |
| 2023 | $703,740 | 24 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 8, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631289349100038
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-6049991
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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