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This organization closed in 2021. It filed a final 990 indicating termination and no longer appears as active in IRS records, as it is absent from the EO Business Master File and Pub78 List.

Fiscal Year Start

Sep 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

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2021
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The Sebastian Foundation, a 501(c)3 organization led by Ms. Linda Jones, has a grantmaking scale reflecting a total of $2.1 million distributed among 64 grantees in 2021. The foundation is currently open for unsolicited proposals, inviting prospective applicants to review the 'How to Apply' section of their profile page to determine alignment with their funding priorities.

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Giving Insights

Total Funding Given
$2.1M
2021
Grantees funded
64
Multi-year grantees
72%
Funding by Year

Top Grantees

2021
Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
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GRAND RAPIDS PUBLIC MUSEUM
Grand Rapids, MI
$200K
5%
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SAFE HAVEN MINISTRIES INC
Grand Rapids, MI
$125K
3%
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MEL TROTTER MINISTRIES
Grand Rapids, MI
$120K
3%
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Grants Given

2021
Total No. of Grants
59
Median 1st year grant
$20K
Median 2nd year grant
$18.8K
Top 3 Grants
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Board & Team

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David S Sebastian
Board Member
L
Linda Jones
Board Member
J
John Sebastian
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE SEBASTIAN FOUNDATION C/O MS LINDA JONES?
Yes. THE SEBASTIAN FOUNDATION C/O MS LINDA JONES accepts unsolicited proposals for funding. You can find details in the How to Apply section on this profile.
Where does THE SEBASTIAN FOUNDATION C/O MS LINDA JONES give?
THE SEBASTIAN FOUNDATION C/O MS LINDA JONES primarily gives to organizations located in Michigan and Nevada. 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 SEBASTIAN FOUNDATION C/O MS LINDA JONES’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE SEBASTIAN FOUNDATION C/O MS LINDA JONES fall in the $25 thousand to $50 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $20 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE SEBASTIAN FOUNDATION C/O MS LINDA JONES make each year?
In 2021, THE SEBASTIAN FOUNDATION C/O MS LINDA JONES awarded about 60 grants, totaling nearly $2.1 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE SEBASTIAN FOUNDATION C/O MS LINDA JONES fund recently?
In 2021, THE SEBASTIAN FOUNDATION C/O MS LINDA JONES awarded grants to about 60 grantees. Recent grantees include GRAND RAPIDS PUBLIC MUSEUM, SAFE HAVEN MINISTRIES INC, and MEL TROTTER MINISTRIES. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE SEBASTIAN FOUNDATION C/O MS LINDA JONES?
You can find details on how to apply in the How to Apply section on this profile.