The Seifert Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Seifert Family Foundation is a private foundation in Wilton, Connecticut. In tax year 2025 it gave $121,000 in 24 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $25,000. 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$121,000
- Number of grants24
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$1.3 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2025 was up from $90,500 the year before.
33% 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 | $115,000 | 21 | $675,338 |
| 2024 | $90,500 | 20 | $760,056 |
| 2025 | $121,000 | 24 | $1.3 million |
How to apply
The Seifert Family Foundation 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 Seifert Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 3 | $45,000 |
| Colorado | 3 | $15,000 |
| New Hampshire | 7 | $10,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $10,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $10,000 |
| New York | 1 | $10,000 |
| Utah | 1 | $10,000 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $5,000 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $3,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Housing & Resources | General support | $25,000 |
| Americares | General support | $10,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | General support | $10,000 |
| Shell Point Employee Scholarship Fund | General support | $10,000 |
| Human Outreach Project | General support | $10,000 |
| Saint Michael & All Angels Episcopal Church | General support | $10,000 |
| Breakthrough T1D | General support | $10,000 |
| Gunnison Valley Mentors | General support | $5,000 |
| Herman Anderson Sunrise Hospice | General support | $5,000 |
| Living Journeys | General support | $5,000 |
| Project Hope | General support | $5,000 |
| NAMI New Hampshire | General support | $2,000 |
| New Hampshire Muscoloskeletal Institute | General support | $2,000 |
| Waypont New Hampshire | General support | $2,000 |
| Brookline High School Innovation Fund | General support | $1,000 |
| Families in Transition | General support | $1,000 |
| Friends of Boston's Homeless | General support | $1,000 |
| Medical Missions Sisters | General support | $1,000 |
| Mental Health Center of Greater New Hampshire | General support | $1,000 |
| Moore Center Services | General support | $1,000 |
| St Jude's Children's Research | General support | $1,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Donor Services | General support | $1,000 |
| Greater Boston Food Bank | General support | $1,000 |
| Meals on Wheels of Hillsborough County | General support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Linda Seifert
- Christopher Seifert
- Jeffrey Seifert
- Timothy Seifert
Questions people ask
Does The Seifert Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Seifert Family Foundation give?
$121,000 in tax year 2025, across 24 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs The Seifert Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Linda Seifert (Chair), Christopher Seifert (Board Member), Jeffrey Seifert (Board Member) and Timothy Seifert (Board Member).
What does The Seifert Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly housing and homelessness, education and faith communities.