Sea Cove Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Sea Cove Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Westport, Connecticut. In tax year 2025 it gave $718,000 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $200,000 and the largest $300,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$718,000
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$200,000
- Largest grant$300,000
- Assets$25.1 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2025 was down from $860,000 the year before.
25% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $935,000 | 9 | $19.0 million |
| 2024 | $860,000 | 4 | $21.8 million |
| 2025 | $718,000 | 4 | $25.1 million |
How to apply
Sea Cove Foundation Inc says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Sea Cove Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 2 | $400,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $318,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Naples Children and Education Foundation | Support of collier county educational opportunity | $300,000 |
| Transcend Education | Support educational group | $250,000 |
| The Knowledge House | Support educational group | $150,000 |
| The Everglades Foundation | Support to restore and protect the everglades | $18,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Giselle F Wagner
- Paul A Myerson
- Philip E Myerson
- Emily Roelofs
Questions people ask
Does Sea Cove Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Sea Cove Foundation Inc give?
$718,000 in tax year 2025, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $200,000.
Who runs Sea Cove Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Giselle F Wagner (Director/President), Paul A Myerson (Director/Secretary/Treasur), Philip E Myerson (Director) and Emily Roelofs (Director).
What does Sea Cove Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.