SEAWELL ELAM FOUNDATION
OUR MISSION
The mission of the Seawell Elam Foundation is to improve the quality of life for those living in Austin, through the funding of 501 (c)(3) organizations that work to break the cycle of poverty through programs that focus on education, nature, and the performing and visual arts.
We believe that, by providing innovative, educational programs to children and their families, the cycle of poverty can be replaced with self sufficiency and healthy relationships.
While supporting three different sectors of the nonprofit community, not only have we seen an impact within those areas, we have witnessed wonderful success when they collaborate. Seawell Elam Foundation is always interested in collaborative efforts, whether it is between similar organizations, or nonprofits from different fields.
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Grant-Making Policies and Criteria
Our board of directors places priority on projects or programs that we believe will have a catalytic effect. Seawell Elam Foundation sometimes accepts proposals for matching grants or challenge grants and will consider funding endowments for nonprofits. Proposals requesting support for staff positions, i.e. Development Director or Volunteer Coordinator, must demonstrate how that position will ultimately be self sufficient.
Because we are a smaller foundation, we look for areas where our grants can make the biggest impact. In doing so, we like to see organizations that can show longitudinal impact in the programs for which they are requesting funding. We are happy to set up a call or visit with you to answer any questions.