Comprehensive foundation profile based on the most recent IRS Form 990 filing
The Richard C Seaver 1978 Trust is a private foundation based in Los Angeles, California, with assets totaling approximately $17.96 million. The trust reported expenses of about $1.41 million and revenue of approximately $1.45 million. It does not specify particular subject areas of focus but has funded projects in various cities across the United States, including major cities like Los Angeles, New York, and San Francisco. The trust operates in several states, including California, New York, and Texas. The board of trustees includes Victoria S Dean, R Carlton Seaver, Patrick T Seaver, Christopher Seaver, and Martha Seaver, all serving without compensation. The trust does not have a public website.
Focus Areas
Geographic Focus
Create a winning proposal for RICHARD C SEAVER 1978 TRUST
Get AI assistance tailored to this funder's priorities, grant history, and funding patterns.
Financials
+2.6% from previous year
39 grants awarded in 2024
Of total revenue spent on programs
Grants
| Purpose | Location | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $235,000 | Yale University | Education | New haven, CT, US | 2023 |
| $205,000 | Catalina Island Conservancy | Charitable | Avalon, CA, US | 2023 |
| $165,000 | Yale University | Education | New haven, CT, US | 2022 |
| $155,000 | UCSC Foundation | Education | Santa cruz, CA, US | 2023 |
| $140,000 | UCSC Foundation | Education | Santa cruz, CA, US | 2022 |
| $140,000 | UCSC Foundation | Education | Santa cruz, CA, US | 2024 |
| $135,000 | Yale University | Education | New haven, CT, US | 2024 |
| $125,000 | LA Opera | Charitable | Los angeles, CA, US | 2023 |
| $110,000 | Smith College | Education | Northhampton, MA, US | 2024 |
| $100,000 | Jewel Theatre | Charitable | Santa cruz, CA, US | 2022 |
People
Compensation data from most recent available 990 forms
| Title | |||
|---|---|---|---|
VS
Victoria S Dean
| Trustee | $0 | 2024 |
RC
R Carlton Seaver
| Trustee | $0 | 2024 |
PT
Patrick T Seaver
| Trustee | $0 | 2024 |
CS
Christopher Seaver
| Trustee | $0 | 2024 |
MS
Martha Seaver
| Trustee | $0 | 2024 |
Victoria S Dean
Trustee
R Carlton Seaver
Trustee
Patrick T Seaver
Trustee
Christopher Seaver
Trustee
Martha Seaver
Trustee
Quick Actions in Grantable
Here are some things you can do in Grantable for every stage of the grant writing process
Needs Assessment & Community Data Analysis
Generate data-driven needs assessments that demonstrate community gaps and justify project necessity.
View quick actionLogic Model & Theory of Change Builder
Create comprehensive logic models connecting activities, outputs, and outcomes for maximum impact.
View quick actionStart Your Winning RICHARD C SEAVER 1978 TRUST Proposal
Financial data sourced from IRS 990 forms via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
View on ProPublica Nonprofit ExplorerLast updated on August 25, 2025