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Seto Foundation is a private corporation based in HONOLULU, HI. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1997. The principal officer is Dudley S J Seto. It holds total assets of $2.5M. Annual income is reported at $593K. The foundation is governed by 5 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Hawaii. According to available records, Seto Foundation has made 74 grants totaling $767K, with a median grant of $10K. The foundation has distributed between $140K and $324K annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $324K distributed across 26 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $30K, with an average award of $10K. The foundation has supported 27 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Hawaii, California, Maryland, which account for 97% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 4 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$10K
Average Grant
$10K
Largest Grant
$25K
Based on 16 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Seto Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 74 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in HI, CA, MD.
Seto Foundation has distributed a total of $767K across 74 grants. The median grant size is $10K, with an average of $10K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $30K.
Seto Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Seto Foundation is headquartered in HONOLULU, HI. While based in HI, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 4 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dudley S J Seto | CHAIRMAN/DIR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Catherine M L Silva | TREASURER/DI | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Cynthia Seto Hartwell | PRESIDENT/DI | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Keith K M Seto | VICE-PRES/DI | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Cheryl M W Seto | SECRETARY/DI | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$195K
Total Assets
$2.5M
Fair Market Value
$3.4M
Net Worth
$2.5M
Grants Paid
$141K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$159K
Distribution Amount
$162K
Total: $2.3M
Total Grants
74
Total Giving
$767K
Average Grant
$10K
Median Grant
$10K
Unique Recipients
27
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaii Children'S Cancer FdnIN MEMORY OF CAROL SETO | Honolulu, HI | $23K | 2023 |
| Hui O KuapaALOHA AINA KUMIMI MOLOKAI | Kaunakakai, HI | $16K | 2023 |
| HookuaainaHAEHUOLA PROGRAM EXPANSION | Kailua, HI | $15K | 2023 |
| Touch A Heart IncTRANSFORMING LIVES, ONE MEAL | Aiea, HI | $15K | 2023 |
| Moiliili Hongwanji MissionPROJECT DANA | Honolulu, HI | $10K | 2023 |
| Healthy Mothers Healthy BabiesGENERAL FUNDING | Honolulu, HI | $10K | 2023 |
| Camp Anuenue CorporationCAMP ANUENUE 2024 | Redondo Beach, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| IwikuaIWIKUA X MSU EXPERIMENTAL VISIT | Waimea, HI | $10K | 2023 |
| University Of Puget SoundMOST NEEDED AREA | Tacoma, WA | $8K | 2023 |
| Iolani SchoolSETO FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP | Honolulu, HI | $5K | 2023 |
| Family Promise Of HawaiiHELPING FAMILY HOMELESSNESS | Honolulu, HI | $5K | 2023 |
| Kauai Food Bank IncKUPUNA PROGRAM | Lihue, HI | $5K | 2023 |
| Hanahauoli SchoolCAROL SETO ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP | Honolulu, HI | $4K | 2023 |
| The Early SchoolOPERATING SUPPORT | Honolulu, HI | $3K | 2023 |
| Kokua Kalihi Valley ComprehensiveTRANSPORTATION FOR KALIHI SENIORS | Honolulu, HI | $20K | 2022 |
| Mai Movement HawaiiMA'I CARE KIT PROGRAM | Gaithersburg, MD | $15K | 2022 |
| Hawaii Meals On Wheels IncMEAL DELIVERY PROGRAM | Honolulu, HI | $5K | 2022 |
| River Of Life MissionMOBILE MASS MEALS | Honolulu, HI | $5K | 2022 |
| Ho'Ola Na PuaSTARFISH PROGRAM | Honolulu, HI | $10K | 2021 |
| Waikiki HealthYOUTH OUTREACH PROGRAM | Honolulu, HI | $10K | 2021 |
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