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William G and Marie Selby

Sarasota, Florida  ·  EIN 842333839  ·  Private foundation

Based in Sarasota, Florida, William G and Marie Selby has awarded $11.8M across 734 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2025. Its largest grant on record went to Mote Marine Laboratory. This public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.

$3.6M
Indexed giving (FY2021)
$80.7M
Assets (FY2021)
734
Grants tracked
2025
Latest grant in this overview

What William G and Marie Selby funds

William G and Marie Selby's giving carries a documented focus on higher education.

Higher Education

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
Mote Marine Laboratory
ORGANIZATIONAL GRANTS
Sarasota, FL$250K2021
First Step of Sarasota
ORGANIZATIONAL GRANTS
Sarasota, FL$250K2023
Safe Children Coalition Inc
ORGANIZATIONAL GRANTS
Sarasota, FL$200K2024

How to apply for funding from William G and Marie Selby

From William G and Marie Selby's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:

“FEBRUARY 1ST AND AUG 1ST FOR CAPITAL GRANTS APRIL 1ST FOR SCHOLARSHIP JULY 15TH FOR SCHOLAR RENEWAL”

Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything. You can review the foundation directly at selbyfdn.org.

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Frequently asked questions about William G and Marie Selby

Does William G and Marie Selby accept grant applications?
Yes — William G and Marie Selby's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
What does William G and Marie Selby fund?
William G and Marie Selby's grants focus on higher education. Example recipients include Mote Marine Laboratory, First Step of Sarasota, Safe Children Coalition Inc. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
How much does William G and Marie Selby give in grants?
William G and Marie Selby reported $3.6M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2021). Across all years in our data it has awarded $11.8M over 734 grants.
Where is William G and Marie Selby located?
William G and Marie Selby is based in Sarasota, Florida. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 842333839.
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About this profile. This page is built from William G and Marie Selby'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 William G and Marie Selby. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.