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Franklin I & Irene List Seamann

Morrison, Illinois  ·  EIN 626171002  ·  Private foundation

Based in Morrison, Illinois, Franklin I & Irene List Seamann has awarded $2.6M across 70 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2025. Its largest grant on record went to Wartbug College. This public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.

$1.6M
Indexed giving (FY2021)
$4.3M
Assets (FY2021)
70
Grants tracked
2025
Latest grant in this overview

What Franklin I & Irene List Seamann funds

Franklin I & Irene List Seamann's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, early childhood education, faith-based (christian), higher education, libraries & literacy, and related causes.

Arts & CultureEarly Childhood EducationFaith-Based (Christian)Higher EducationLibraries & LiteracyMental Health

Populations it has supported include children, older adults.

childrenolder adults

Selected grant examples

Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Wartbug College
DONATION
Waverly, IA$1.5M2021
Wartburg College
PROMOTE EDUCATION
Waverly, IA$250K2018
Wartburg College
DONATION
Waverly, IA$80K2025

How to apply for funding from Franklin I & Irene List Seamann

From Franklin I & Irene List Seamann's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:

“APRIL 1 EACH YEAR”

Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything.

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Frequently asked questions about Franklin I & Irene List Seamann

Does Franklin I & Irene List Seamann accept grant applications?
Yes — Franklin I & Irene List Seamann's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
What does Franklin I & Irene List Seamann fund?
Franklin I & Irene List Seamann's grants focus on arts & culture. Example recipients include Wartbug College, Wartburg College. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
How much does Franklin I & Irene List Seamann give in grants?
Franklin I & Irene List Seamann reported $1.6M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2021). Across all years in our data it has awarded $2.6M over 70 grants.
Where is Franklin I & Irene List Seamann located?
Franklin I & Irene List Seamann is based in Morrison, Illinois. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 626171002.
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About this profile. This page is built from Franklin I & Irene List Seamann's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; Filings describe past activity and arrive with a lag. Financial summaries and grant records can cover different years. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Franklin I & Irene List Seamann. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.