AI Summary
The Seeley Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, making grants by invitation only. It does not accept unsolicited proposals, emphasizing the importance of established connections in its grantmaking process. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
1
Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
KANSAS CITY BALLET ASSOCIATION
Kansas City, MO
$505K
14%
KANSAS CITY SYMPHONY
Kansas City, MO
$290K
8%
OWEN COX DANCE GROUP
KANSAS CITY, MO
$237K
7%
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Total No. of Grants
25
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$25K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE SEELEY FOUNDATION?
No. THE SEELEY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE SEELEY FOUNDATION give?
THE SEELEY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Missouri, Virginia, and Wyoming. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are THE SEELEY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE SEELEY FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE SEELEY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE SEELEY FOUNDATION awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $634 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE SEELEY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE SEELEY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include KANSAS CITY BALLET ASSOCIATION, KANSAS CITY SYMPHONY, and OWEN COX DANCE GROUP. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE SEELEY FOUNDATION?
THE SEELEY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.