The Seabury Foundation, established in 1947 by Charles Ward and Louise Lovett Seabury, aims to respond to societal challenges and support worthy causes. Initially focusing on cultural, civic, educational, conservation, healthcare, and city children's opportunities in Chicago, the Foundation has evolved to represent a broader diversity of interests through its growing family. It endeavors to address the emerging needs of society and support a wide range of requests from various organizations.
The grant program by the Seabury Foundation offers general operating or project/program support to organizations based in Benzie County, MI that align with the foundation's focus areas. These focus areas include education, academic support, arts enrichment, career development, environmental sustainability, and wellness. The Foundation emphasizes education as the core of healthy societal action and partners with organizations that promote understanding, capability development, and address critical aspects of community life in the mentioned sectors. Grant award amounts are predetermined based on the organization’s size. Organizations are encouraged to apply with projects that resonate with the Foundation's values even if they don't directly align with the listed focus areas, highlighting the program's openness to diverse initiatives that contribute to societal well-being.