Herman & Mary K Seibel Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Herman & Mary K Seibel Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Sunnyside, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $348,220 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $22,500 and the largest $61,220. 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$348,220
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$22,500
- Largest grant$61,220
- Assets$7.5 million
- New grantees7%
Giving in 2025 was up from $321,220 the year before.
7% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $335,000 | 15 | $6.6 million |
| 2024 | $321,220 | 13 | $6.9 million |
| 2025 | $348,220 | 14 | $7.5 million |
How to apply
Herman & Mary K Seibel Charitable 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 Herman & Mary K Seibel Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to New Jersey.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 6 | $196,220 |
| New York | 5 | $107,000 |
| California | 2 | $35,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hovnanian School | $1,220 maintenance for the playground; $60,000 financial aid and scholarships | $61,220 |
| Archdiocese of the Syriac Orthodox Church | For clergy education program | $45,000 |
| Assyrian Orthodox Church of Virgin Mary | To support the recipient mission | $45,000 |
| Holy Martyrs Armenian Day School Inc | For students' financial aid program | $32,000 |
| Aid to the Church in Need USA | To support the recipient mission | $30,000 |
| Mekhitarist Fathers of Vienna | To support the recipient's mission | $30,000 |
| Beth Mardutho of the Syriac Institutee | Fellowship program | $25,000 |
| Pace University | H&m seibel foundation scholarship fund | $20,000 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | To support the recipient mission | $15,000 |
| American Diabetes Association | To support the recipient mission | $10,000 |
| Assyrian Orphanage and School Association of America Inc | To support the recipient mission | $10,000 |
| St Mary's Hospital for Children | To support the recipient mission | $10,000 |
| STS Vartanantz School | To support the recipient mission | $10,000 |
| Festival of the Children Foundation | To support the recipient mission | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Ara Torossian
- Mark Torossian
- Sarkis Boghjalian
- George Kiraz
Questions people ask
Does Herman & Mary K Seibel Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Herman & Mary K Seibel Charitable Foundation give?
$348,220 in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $22,500.
Who runs Herman & Mary K Seibel Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Ara Torossian (Chairman/Treasurer), Mark Torossian (Secretary), Sarkis Boghjalian (Board Member) and George Kiraz (Board Member).
What does Herman & Mary K Seibel Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and health.