Private foundation · Los Angeles, CA (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Seth Landsberg Family Foundation
In 2025 it gave 9 grants worth $53,524 to Tennessee groups, 8 of them in Davidson County. A typical grant was $2,500 to $10,000.
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Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 9 totaling $53,524 · 8 in Davidson County
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $2,500 to $10,000 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $2,500, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County, Shelby County · plus 4 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups? How we figure this
- 22% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2025 were new (not funded in 2023–2024): 2 of 9.
- Total giving that year
- $63,521
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $64K | $54K | 9 |
| 2024 | $59K | $47K | 8 |
| 2023 | $70K | $36K | 8 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
How to apply
The foundation's filing doesn't describe how to apply. Look for a website, or send a short letter asking whether it accepts requests.
Board and officers
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- Seth LandsbergCeo/president
- Hayley LandsbergSecretary
- Anthony Joseph LandsbergCfo
As listed in its 2025 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
How big its Tennessee grants are
| Grant size | Grants |
|---|---|
| Under $1,000 | 0 |
| $1,000 to $4,999 | 5 |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 1 |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 3 |
From its 2025 IRS filing. Small groups: look at how many grants sit in the bands you'd ask for.
Tennessee organizations it funded
Davidson County grants are listed first, then the largest. Past winners are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Past winner | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheekwood Estate Gardens | Nashville, Davidson County | Unrestricted gift | $18K |
| The Ensworth School | Nashville, Davidson County | Unrestricted gift | $10K |
| Vanderbilt University | Nashville, Davidson County | Unrestricted gift | $10K |
| St George's Kindergarten | Nashville, Davidson County | Unrestricted gift | $5,000 |
| Nashville Zoo | Nashville, Davidson County | Unrestricted gift | $2,500 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee | Nashville, Davidson County | Unrestricted gift | $2,500 |
| Soles 4 Souls | Old Hickory, Davidson County | Unrestricted gift | $2,500 |
| Adventure Science Center | Nashville, Davidson County | Unrestricted gift | $1,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Foundation | Memphis, Shelby County | Unrestricted gift | $2,500 |