The Sella Foundation Trust
Preselected recipients only
The Sella Foundation Trust is a private foundation in Newton, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $260,000 in 25 grants; the typical grant was $7,500 and the largest $33,000. 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$260,000
- Number of grants25
- Typical grant$7,500
- Largest grant$33,000
- Assets$4.1 million
- New grantees28%
Giving in 2025 was up from $235,000 the year before.
28% 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 | $201,000 | 25 | $4.3 million |
| 2024 | $235,000 | 28 | $4.1 million |
| 2025 | $260,000 | 25 | $4.1 million |
How to apply
The Sella Foundation Trust 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 Sella Foundation Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to New Jersey.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 7 | $100,000 |
| Colorado | 3 | $40,000 |
| North Carolina | 3 | $40,000 |
| Rhode Island | 5 | $28,000 |
| California | 3 | $25,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $15,000 |
| New York | 1 | $7,000 |
| Nebraska | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Montrose Community Foundation Inc | Montrose youth football league | $33,000 |
| Reverend Brown School | Education | $25,000 |
| Wesley Chapel Weddington Athletic Ass | Children's health and athletic programs | $22,500 |
| Fairleigh Dickinson Univ | Education | $20,000 |
| Scarc Foundation Inc | Special ed | $15,000 |
| Community Foundation for Monterey County | Housing for school kids & gathering for women | $11,500 |
| Amazing Grace Lutheran Church | Religious | $10,000 |
| Benny's Bodega | Community help | $10,000 |
| Birth Haven | Unwed mothers | $10,000 |
| Center for Prevention & Counseling | Adult counseling | $10,000 |
| Domestic Abuse Services Inc | Abused women | $10,000 |
| The Trevor Project | Community help | $8,000 |
| Amherst Survival Center | Community help | $7,500 |
| Turning Point | Abused women | $7,500 |
| Pioneer Valley Workers Center | Builds power with low-wage immigrant workers throughout western massachusetts. | $7,500 |
| Newport County Community Mental Heath Center Inc | Mental health | $7,000 |
| Lucy's Hearth | Homeless shelter | $7,000 |
| Dr Martin Luther King Community Center | Underprivileged support | $6,000 |
| Manjushri Dharma Center | Religious | $5,500 |
| Boys Town | Education | $5,000 |
| Sail Newport Inc | Educational program | $5,000 |
| The Dolphin House | Community programs | $5,000 |
| The Salvation Army Inc | Food distribution center | $5,000 |
| Washington Square Services Corp | Shelter | $5,000 |
| St Daniel's Church | Religious | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- George J Sella III
Questions people ask
Does The Sella Foundation Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Sella Foundation Trust give?
$260,000 in tax year 2025, across 25 grants, with a typical grant of $7,500.
Who runs The Sella Foundation Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists George J Sella III (Trustee).
What does The Sella Foundation Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, education and community development.