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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 profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$1.6M
Annual giving (FY2021)
$4.3M
Total assets
70
Grants tracked
2025
Most recent grant

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

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Franklin I & Irene List Seamann, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Wartbug College
DONATION
Waverly, IA$1.5M2021
Wartburg College
PROMOTE EDUCATION
Waverly, IA$250K2018
Wartburg College
DONATION
Waverly, IA$80K2025
Wartburg College
DONATION
Waverly, IA$80K2024
Carthage College
DONATION
Kenosha, WI$70K2024
Carthage College
DONATION
Kenosha, WI$70K2025
Carthage College
DONATION
Kenosha, WI$50K2021
Wartburg College
DONATION
Waverly, IA$40K2023
Carthage College
DONATION
Kenosha, WI$36K2023
Kosciusko Community Senior Services
DONATION
Warsaw, IN$35K2021
Carthage College
PROMOTE EDUCATION
Kenosha, WI$30K2018
Combined Community Services
DONATION
Warsaw, IN$28K2023
Wartburg Theological Seminary
PROMOTE EDUCATION
Dubuque, IA$25K2018
Carthage College
PROMOTE EDUCATION
Kenosha, WI$25K2020
Kosciusko Community Senior Services
DONATION
Warsaw, IN$25K2023

Franklin I & Irene List Seamann giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2018$350K
2020$75K
2021$1.6M
2023$160K
2024$198K
2025$210K

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. Recent recipients include Wartbug College, Wartburg College, Wartburg College. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Franklin I & Irene List Seamann give in grants?
Franklin I & Irene List Seamann reported $1.6M in grants in its most recent 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 alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. 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.