Seherr-Thoss Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Seherr-Thoss Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Garden City, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.2 million in 26 grants; the typical grant was $16,500 and the largest $548,094. 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$1.2 million
- Number of grants26
- Typical grant$16,500
- Largest grant$548,094
- Assets$29.2 million
- New grantees77%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.1 million the year before.
77% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.1 million | 21 | $24.2 million |
| 2024 | $1.1 million | 21 | $26.7 million |
| 2025 | $1.2 million | 26 | $29.2 million |
How to apply
Seherr-Thoss Charitable 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 Seherr-Thoss Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 26 | $1.2 million |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Litchfield Community Center | General support | $548,094 |
| Litchfield Department of Public Works Parks & Recreation | General support | $125,199 |
| Arethusa Farm Foundation | General support | $80,000 |
| Litchfield Fire Company | General support | $60,100 |
| Morgan-Weir Post #27 American Legion | General support | $50,000 |
| Litchfield Housing Authority | General support | $45,000 |
| Litchfield Historical Society | General support | $40,206 |
| Litchfield Land Trust | General support | $35,000 |
| Northfield Volunteer Fire Company | General support | $35,000 |
| Oliver Wolcott Library | General support | $34,750 |
| Friends of the Litchfield Community Greenway | General support | $32,000 |
| East Litchfield Volunteer Fire Department | General support | $21,373 |
| Litchfield Montessori School | General support | $18,000 |
| Northwest CT Adult Day Care | General support | $15,000 |
| YMCA Camp Mohawk | General support | $15,000 |
| Charlotte Hungerford Hospital | General support | $10,000 |
| Greenwoods Counseling Referrals | General support | $8,500 |
| School on the Green | General support | $7,716 |
| Plumb Hill Playing Fields | General support | $7,250 |
| Chore Service Inc | General support | $7,220 |
| Litchfield Economic Development Commission | General support | $5,000 |
| Prime Time House | General support | $5,000 |
| Susan B Anthony Project | General support | $5,000 |
| Litchfield Hills Rowing Club | General support | $4,700 |
| Litchfield Registrar of Voters | General support | $3,266 |
| Art Tripping | General support | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Michele Saunders
- Matt Karpas
- Tracy Keilty
- Ann Borzilleri
- Andrew Roraback
- Denise Raap
- Hilary Barhydt
Questions people ask
Does Seherr-Thoss Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Seherr-Thoss Charitable Trust give?
$1.2 million in tax year 2025, across 26 grants, with a typical grant of $16,500.
Who runs Seherr-Thoss Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Michele Saunders (President), Matt Karpas (Treasurer), Tracy Keilty (Secretary) and Ann Borzilleri (Board Member) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Seherr-Thoss Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly community development, environment and conservation and education.