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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 42-1209825

The Seidler Foundation

A private foundation in Des Moines, IA. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 175 grants and $4.1 million paid in grants.

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Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Accepts applications

The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.

Contact
Stanley B Seidler
PO Box 1297
Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 244-0300
Form and materials
Written request
Deadlines
N/A
Restrictions
N/A

Assets and giving by year

7 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2024

    $4,094,275

    Grants listed
    175
    Assets, end of year
    $87,963,262

  • Tax year 2023

    $2,882,726

    Grants listed
    140
    Assets, end of year
    $73,779,461

  • Tax year 2022

    $1,992,800

    Grants listed
    122
    Assets, end of year
    $43,721,986

  • Tax year 2021

    $664,950

    Grants listed
    115
    Assets, end of year
    $36,428,202

  • Tax year 2020

    $889,183

    Grants listed
    107
    Assets, end of year
    $15,396,810

  • Tax year 2019

    $772,360

    Grants listed
    112
    Assets, end of year
    $13,479,832

  • Tax year 2018

    $713,270

    Grants listed
    109
    Assets, end of year
    $12,727,067

Grants paid in 2024

175 grants, largest first

As listed on the return. Grants to individuals show as “Individual”, with purpose and amount only.

  1. Food Bank of IowaDes Moines, IA

    General support

    $300,000
  2. University of Iowa Center for AdvancementIowa City, IA

    General support

    $300,000
  3. Zack Johnson FoundationCedar Rapids, IA

    General support

    $300,000
  4. Grand Teton Music FestivalWilson, WY

    General support

    $250,000
  5. Jewish Federation of Des MoinesWaukee, IA

    General support

    $250,000
  6. Kansas City Art InstituteKansas City, MO

    General support

    $214,000
  7. Food Bank of WyomingEvansville, WY

    General support

    $150,000
  8. Harvesters Community Food NetworkKansas City, MO

    General support

    $150,000
  9. The Food GroupSheridan, WY

    General support

    $150,000
  10. Community Foundation of Jackson HoleJackson, WY

    General support

    $102,750
  11. Des Moines Metro OperaIndianola, IA

    General support

    $100,000
  12. Johnson County Community College FoundationOverland Park, KS

    General support

    $76,000
  13. American Public SquareKansas City, MO

    General support

    $60,000
  14. Foothills Food BankCave Creek, AZ

    General support

    $50,000
  15. Wyoming Community FoundationLaramie, WY

    General support

    $50,000
  16. Wyoming Public MediaLaramie, WY

    General support

    $40,000
  17. Jewish Federation of Kansas CityOverland Park, KS

    General support

    $37,500
  18. Variety Club of Iadoctors Wo BordersDes Moines, IA

    General support

    $35,000
  19. Jewish Family Services of Kansas CityOverland Park, KS

    General support

    $30,000
  20. Michael J Fox FoundationNew York, NY

    General support

    $30,000
  21. Sheridan Memorial Hospital FoundationSheridan, WY

    General support

    $30,000
  22. Volunteers of AmericaSheridan, WY

    General support

    $30,000
  23. Center for Vital CommunitySheridan, WY

    General support

    $25,000
  24. Kansas City SymphonyKansas City, MO

    General support

    $25,000
  25. Nelson Atkins Museum of ArtKansas City, MO

    General support

    $25,000
  26. Sheridan Community Land TrustSheridan, WY

    General support

    $25,000
  27. United WayDes Moines, IA

    General support

    $25,000
  28. Wyoming TheaterSheridan, WY

    General support

    $25,000
  29. Cedar Rapids Jefferson High SchoolCedar Rapids, IA

    Computer equipment

    $21,070
  30. Advocacy and Resource CenterSheridan, WY

    General support

    $20,000
  31. Climb WyomingChyeyenne, WY

    General support

    $20,000
  32. Emory UniversityAtlanta, GA

    General support

    $20,000
  33. Homes of OakridgeDes Moines, IA

    General support

    $20,000
  34. KCPT Kansas City Public TVKansas City, MO

    General support

    $20,000
  35. Kcur National Public RadioKansas City, MO

    General support

    $20,000
  36. Northwestern UniversityChicago, IL

    General support

    $20,000
  37. Orchard PlaceDes Moines, IA

    General support

    $20,000
  38. The Hub on SmithSheridan, WY

    General support

    $20,000
  39. University of Illinois FundUrbana, IL

    General support

    $20,000
  40. Wyoming's Women's FoundationLaramie, WY

    General support

    $20,000
  41. Jewish Federation of Kansas CityOverland Park, KS

    General support

    $19,500
  42. Alsacst Judes Children Research HospitalMemphis, TN

    General support

    $15,000
  43. ChapsSheridan, WY

    General support

    $15,000
  44. Community Foundation of Des MoinesDes Moines, IA

    General support

    $15,000
  45. Des Moines Metro OperaIndianola, IA

    General support

    $15,000
  46. Fort Phil Kearneybozeman Trail AssociationBanner, WY

    General support

    $15,000
  47. Temple B'nai JeshurunDes Moines, IA

    General support

    $15,000
  48. Variety Club of Iadoctors Wo BordersDes Moines, IA

    General support

    $15,000
  49. Individual

    Scholarship

    $12,939
  50. Community Foundation of Jackson HoleJackson, WY

    General support

    $12,300
  51. Individual

    Scholarship

    $11,560
  52. Individual

    Scholarship

    $11,209
  53. Individual

    Scholarship

    $10,530
  54. Individual

    Scholarship

    $10,530
  55. Beloit CollegeBeloit, WI

    General support

    $10,000
  56. Big Horn Audubon SocietySheridan, WY

    General support

    $10,000
  57. Brain Chemistry LabsJackson, WY

    General support

    $10,000
  58. Individual

    Scholarship

    $10,000
  59. Individual

    Scholarship

    $10,000
  60. Individual

    Scholarship

    $10,000
  61. Individual

    Scholarship

    $10,000
  62. Individual

    Scholarship

    $10,000
  63. Des Moines Art CenterDes Moines, IA

    General support

    $10,000
  64. Individual

    Scholarship

    $10,000
  65. Farmer's HouseWeston, MO

    General support

    $10,000
  66. Great Jobs KCKansas City, MO

    General support

    $10,000
  67. Individual

    Scholarship

    $10,000
  68. Individual

    Scholarship

    $10,000
  69. Individual

    Scholarship

    $10,000
  70. Individual

    Scholarship

    $10,000
  71. Individual

    Scholarship

    $10,000
  72. Individual

    Scholarship

    $10,000
  73. Individual

    Scholarship

    $10,000
  74. Jackson Hole Jewish CommitteeJackson, WY

    General support

    $10,000
  75. Kansas City Friends of Alvin AileyKansas City, MO

    General support

    $10,000
  76. Kansas City ScholarsKansas City, MO

    General support

    $10,000
  77. Kansas University Endowment AssociationLawrence, KS

    General support

    $10,000
  78. Kansas University Endowment AssociationLawrence, KS

    General support

    $10,000
  79. Kehliath Israel SynagogueOverland Park, KS

    General support

    $10,000
  80. Lead to ReadKansas City, MO

    General support

    $10,000
  81. Individual

    Scholarship

    $10,000
  82. Individual

    Scholarship

    $10,000
  83. Individual

    Scholarship

    $10,000
  84. Individual

    Scholarship

    $10,000
  85. Nelson Atkins Museum of ArtKansas City, MO

    General support

    $10,000
  86. Northwestern UniversityChicago, IL

    General support

    $10,000
  87. Individual

    Scholarship

    $10,000
  88. Planned ParenthoodSan Antonio, TX

    General support

    $10,000
  89. Protect Our Waters Jackson HoleWilson, WY

    General support

    $10,000
  90. Individual

    Scholarship

    $10,000
  91. Simon Wiesenthal CenterLos Angeles, CA

    General support

    $10,000
  92. Individual

    Scholarship

    $10,000
  93. Individual

    Scholarship

    $10,000
  94. Individual

    Scholarship

    $10,000
  95. Individual

    Scholarship

    $10,000
  96. Individual

    Scholarship

    $10,000
  97. Individual

    Scholarship

    $10,000
  98. Individual

    Scholarship

    $10,000
  99. Individual

    Scholarship

    $10,000
  100. Individual

    Scholarship

    $10,000
  101. Individual

    Scholarship

    $10,000
  102. Individual

    Scholarship

    $10,000
  103. Individual

    Scholarship

    $10,000
  104. Individual

    Scholarship

    $10,000
  105. Project SchoolhouseAustin, TX

    General support

    $8,000
  106. Reproductive Health Care of the BighornsSheridan, WY

    General support

    $8,000
  107. Science KidsSheridan, WY

    General support

    $8,000
  108. Smile TrainNew York, NY

    General support

    $8,000
  109. The Bradford Brinton Memorial & MuseumBig Horn, WY

    General support

    $8,000
  110. Mt Vernon School DistrictMt Vernon, IA

    General support

    $7,500
  111. Arizona Community FoundationPhoenix, AZ

    Vi silverstone scholarship fund

    $6,500
  112. Boys and Girls Club of Central IowaDes Moines, IA

    General support

    $5,000
  113. Charlotte Street FoundationKansas City, MO

    General support

    $5,000
  114. Children and Families of IowaDes Moines, IA

    General support

    $5,000
  115. Childrens Home and AidChicago, IL

    General support

    $5,000
  116. Individual

    Scholarship

    $5,000
  117. Community Safety NetworkJackson, WY

    General support

    $5,000
  118. Compass Center for FamiliesSheridan, WY

    General support

    $5,000
  119. Des Moines SymphonyDes Moines, IA

    General support

    $5,000
  120. Iowa Jewish Historical SocietyWaukee, IA

    General support

    $5,000
  121. Individual

    Scholarship

    $5,000
  122. Individual

    Scholarship

    $5,000
  123. Individual

    Scholarship

    $5,000
  124. Individual

    Scholarship

    $5,000
  125. Individual

    Scholarship

    $5,000
  126. Jackson Hole Jewish CommitteeJackson, WY

    General support

    $5,000
  127. Kansas City Art InstituteKansas City, MO

    General support

    $5,000
  128. Individual

    Scholarship

    $5,000
  129. Individual

    Scholarship

    $5,000
  130. MazonWashington, DC

    General support

    $5,000
  131. Mercy Home for Boys and GirlsChicago, IL

    General support

    $5,000
  132. Planned Parenthood Federation of AmericaNew York, NY

    General support

    $5,000
  133. Planned Parenthood of Rocky MountainsDenver, CO

    General support

    $5,000
  134. Powder River Basin Resource CenterSheridan, WY

    General support

    $5,000
  135. Sheridan County Library FundSheridan, WY

    General support

    $5,000
  136. Sheridan Foster Parent ExchangeSheridan, WY

    General support

    $5,000
  137. Ucross FoundationClearmont, WY

    General support

    $5,000
  138. United States Holocaust MuseumWashington, DC

    General support

    $5,000
  139. Individual

    Scholarship

    $5,000
  140. University of Iowa Center for AdvancementIowa City, IA

    Iowa lions eye bank

    $5,000
  141. Individual

    Scholarship

    $5,000
  142. Individual

    Scholarship

    $5,000
  143. Individual

    Scholarship

    $5,000
  144. Individual

    Scholarship

    $5,000
  145. Individual

    Scholarship

    $5,000
  146. Individual

    Scholarship

    $5,000
  147. Individual

    Scholarship

    $5,000
  148. Northern Michigan UniversityMarquette, MI

    General support

    $3,737
  149. Arizona Community FoundationPhoenix, AZ

    Vi silverstone scholarship fund

    $3,500
  150. Individual

    Scholarship

    $3,150
  151. KJZZ Friends of Arizona Public RadioTempe, AZ

    General support

    $3,000
  152. Individual

    Scholarship

    $2,500
  153. Big Horn River AllianceBillings, MT

    General support

    $2,000
  154. GiffordsWashington, DC

    General support

    $2,000
  155. St Joseph's Indian SchoolChamberlain, SD

    General support

    $2,000
  156. Phoenix Art MuseumPhoenix, AZ

    General support

    $1,500
  157. Arizona Community FoundationPhoenix, AZ

    General support

    $1,000
  158. Arts Engagement Foundation of Kansas CityKansas City, MO

    General support

    $1,000
  159. Center for Practical BioethicsOverland Park, KS

    General support

    $1,000
  160. Des Moines Community PlayhouseDes Moines, IA

    General support

    $1,000
  161. Dog & Cat ShelterSheridan, WY

    General support

    $1,000
  162. Heard MuseumPhoenix, AZ

    General support

    $1,000
  163. Jewish Federation of Southern ArizonaTucson, AZ

    General support

    $1,000
  164. Second Chance Cat RescueSt Johnsville, NY

    General support

    $1,000
  165. Sjogren's FoundationReston, VA

    General support

    $1,000
  166. Southern Poverty Law CenterMontgomery, AL

    General support

    $1,000
  167. Special Olympics KansasMission, KS

    General support

    $1,000
  168. Temple B'rith SholomSpringfield, IL

    General support

    $1,000
  169. UNICEF USANew York, NY

    General support

    $1,000
  170. Women for Women InternationalWashington, DC

    General support

    $1,000
  171. Wyoming PBS FoundationRiverton, WY

    General support

    $1,000
  172. Big Horn Equestrian CenterSheridan, WY

    General support

    $500
  173. Joseph E Nolan Beverly Caddy FundWinnetka, IL

    General support

    $500
  174. Wyoming Agriculture in the ClassroomCheyenne, WY

    General support

    $500
  175. Wyoming Trout UnlimitedGreen River, WY

    General support

    $500

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Education12 grants $661,73736% of the total
  2. Food and agriculture3 grants $600,00033% of the total
  3. Philanthropy and grantmaking8 grants $182,05010% of the total
  4. Arts and culture12 grants $180,50010% of the total
  5. Human services7 grants $90,0005% of the total
  6. Medical research1 grant $30,0002% of the total
  7. 10 other causes16 grants $94,0005% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Iowa22 grants $1,474,570
  2. Wyoming37 grants $1,102,550
  3. Missouri17 grants $586,000
  4. Kansas8 grants $194,000
  5. Arizona8 grants $67,500
  6. Illinois7 grants $61,500
  7. New York4 grants $37,000
  8. District of Columbia5 grants $21,000
  9. Georgia1 grant $20,000
  10. Texas2 grants $18,000

Officers, directors and trustees

3 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Stanley B SeidlerPRESIDENT Hours 0Pay $0
  • Carol Seidler MavrakisDIRECTOR Hours 0Pay $0
  • Susan Seidler NermanDIRECTOR Hours 0Pay $0

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