Seaver Institute is an independent non-profit foundation based in Los Angeles, California. Established in 1955, the foundation provides seed money to highly regarded organizations for particular projects which offer the potential for significant advancement in their fields. Additionally, it supports projects on a variety of topics including arts, private education, youth, health concerns, public affairs, literacy, and science. The assets of the foundation are managed by the Board of Directors.Seaver Institute's investment portfolio is valued at over $51.02 million, with investments in domestic and international equity, cash, and private equity.