The Seelert Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Seelert Foundation Inc is a private foundation in New Canaan, Connecticut. In tax year 2025 it gave $72,500 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $16,000. 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$72,500
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$16,000
- Assets$1.0 million
- New grantees22%
Giving in 2025 was down from $73,250 the year before.
22% 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 | $76,100 | 25 | $894,570 |
| 2024 | $73,250 | 28 | $963,133 |
| 2025 | $72,500 | 18 | $1.0 million |
How to apply
The Seelert 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 The Seelert Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 15 | $66,500 |
| New York | 1 | $3,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $2,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Waveny Park Conservancy | Charitable contribution | $16,000 |
| New Canaan Ram Football Association | Charitable contribution | $11,000 |
| Stamford Hospital Foundation | Charitable contribution | $10,500 |
| New Canaan Land Trust | Charitable contribution | $10,000 |
| CT Stage | Charitable contribution | $3,000 |
| New Canaan Community Foundation | Charitable contribution | $3,000 |
| Project Broadway | Charitable contribution | $3,000 |
| New Canaan Ems | Charitable contribution | $2,500 |
| Getabout | Charitable contribution | $2,000 |
| Staying Put in New Caanan | Charitable contribution | $2,000 |
| Town Players of New Canaan | Charitable contribution | $2,000 |
| Harvard College | Charitable contribution | $2,000 |
| CCNC Foundation | Charitable contribution | $1,000 |
| New Canaan Charitable Foundation | Charitable contribution | $1,000 |
| New Canaan Library | Charitable contribution | $1,000 |
| Uconn Foundation | Charitable contribution | $1,000 |
| The Woodstock Foundation | Charitable contribution | $1,000 |
| New Canaan Historical Society | Charitable contribution | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Stephen M Seelert
- Sarah P Seelert
- Robert L Seelert
- John E Seelert
- Perry D Seelert
Questions people ask
Does The Seelert Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Seelert Foundation Inc give?
$72,500 in tax year 2025, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs The Seelert Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Stephen M Seelert (President, Treasurer), Sarah P Seelert (Secretary), Robert L Seelert (Director) and John E Seelert (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The Seelert Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation and education.