Seymour and Katherine Garay Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Seymour and Katherine Garay Foundation is a private foundation in Reading, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $44,250 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $1,250 and the largest $10,000. 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$44,250
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$1,250
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$868,974
- New grantees31%
Giving in 2025 was up from $42,250 the year before.
31% 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 | $55,000 | 19 | $744,444 |
| 2024 | $42,250 | 15 | $811,957 |
| 2025 | $44,250 | 16 | $868,974 |
How to apply
Seymour and Katherine Garay 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 Seymour and Katherine Garay Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to New Jersey.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 2 | $20,000 |
| Connecticut | 7 | $16,500 |
| Florida | 2 | $2,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $2,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $1,500 |
| New York | 2 | $1,250 |
| California | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Seton Hall University - College of Nursing | General | $10,000 |
| Seton Hall University - Men's Basketball Scholarship | General | $10,000 |
| Salvation Army Southern New England | General | $10,000 |
| Mission of Deeds | General | $2,000 |
| Connecticut Food Share | General | $1,500 |
| Feeding America | General | $1,500 |
| Guilford Food Bank | General | $1,500 |
| Women and Family Life | General | $1,500 |
| Boca Helping Hands | General | $1,000 |
| Connecticut Public TV | General | $1,000 |
| Gateway Community Outreach | General | $1,000 |
| Sisters of Charity | General | $1,000 |
| From the Heart Productions | General | $1,000 |
| Friends of the Guilford Free Library Inc | General | $500 |
| Guilford Arts Center | General | $500 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | General | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Meghan Waldron
Questions people ask
Does Seymour and Katherine Garay Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Seymour and Katherine Garay Foundation give?
$44,250 in tax year 2025, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $1,250.
Who runs Seymour and Katherine Garay Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Meghan Waldron (Trustee).
What does Seymour and Katherine Garay Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and food and hunger.