Seneca Foods Foundation
Accepts applications
Seneca Foods Foundation is a private foundation in Fairport, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $2.3 million in 227 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $2.0 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$2.3 million
- Number of grants227
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$2.0 million
- Assets$20.0 million
- New grantees35%
Giving in 2025 was up from $460,560 the year before.
35% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $314,851 | 186 | $9.5 million |
| 2023 | $1.4 million | 173 | $9.5 million |
| 2024 | $460,560 | 224 | $13.9 million |
| 2025 | $2.3 million | 227 | $20.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Paul L Palmby Seneca Foods Corporat 350 Willow Brook Office Park, Fairport, NY 14450 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (585) 495-4185 |
| What to submit | No standard form or application used |
| Restrictions | Only section 501(c)(3) organizations will be given donations |
What Seneca Foods Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 39 | $2.1 million |
| Wisconsin | 117 | $120,725 |
| Minnesota | 26 | $16,750 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $15,000 |
| Michigan | 10 | $13,800 |
| Texas | 2 | $10,300 |
| Idaho | 16 | $6,850 |
| Illinois | 6 | $6,000 |
| Washington | 7 | $4,250 |
| Florida | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cornell University | Dyson annual fund; support local agricultural dev program, cornell endowment fund | $2.0 million |
| Boys & Girls Club of Janesville | Provide a safe place for children after school and during summer | $26,000 |
| Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia | Chop buddy walk | $15,000 |
| United Way of Greater Rochester | To support the general fund for local non-profits | $15,000 |
| Wisconsin FFA Foundation | Support agricultural students | $15,000 |
| Boyce Thompson Institute | Plant research | $10,000 |
| Heartsupport Inc | Peer to peer support services for mental health | $10,000 |
| 2B Continued | Increase awareness of mental health | $5,000 |
| Crystal Valley Care Fund | Help families in oceana county affected by life threatening illness or fire | $3,000 |
| United Way Blackhawk Region | To support the general fund for local non-profits | $3,000 |
| United Way of the Lakeshore | Feeding america food truck sponsorship | $3,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association | To help people with alzheimer's | $2,500 |
| Rock County Agriculture | Resources for agricultural education | $2,500 |
| Cambria Friesland High School Fund | Provide funds for children's school lunch | $2,300 |
| Hart Public Schools | Books for spitler students | $2,100 |
| Father Lawrence Tracy | Lee lucas memorial | $2,000 |
| Glacial Community YMCA | Support community YMCA | $2,000 |
| Hart Area Public Library | Summer reading program | $2,000 |
| Mayville High School | Provide scholarships for students aspiring to further their education | $2,000 |
| Partnership for Ontario County | Support joseph edge eddinger memorial golf tournament fundraiser | $2,000 |
| Project 1649 | Provide food/shelter for homeless children; help homeless youth; provide food and shelter for homeless children | $2,000 |
| Rock County 4-H Fair | Provide learning and leadership opportunities for youth, help plan events throughout the county | $2,000 |
| Miracle League of Payette | Miracle games for youth with disabilities, support handicapped track events | $1,900 |
| Attica Central School District | To support and expand student agriculture, health and wellness | $1,500 |
| Baraboo Area Fire & Ems District | Local fire/ems department | $1,500 |
| Princeville High School | Scholarship for local recipient | $1,500 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities | Housing/meals for parents of hospitalized children | $1,500 |
| Spitler Elementary | Install a STEM vending machine | $1,500 |
| Wi Farm Bureau Foundation | Help K-12 students understand where their food comes from | $1,500 |
| Village of Cambria | Pool games event, cambria fire department, annual fund drive | $1,300 |
| Dyslexia Institute of MN Inc | Serve educational needs of those with dyslexia | $1,250 |
| First Presbyterian Church-Cambria | Food pantry, support the local church | $1,250 |
| American Cancer Society | Relay for life program | $1,200 |
| Aj's Bravehearts Inc | Assist people/animals in crisis | $1,000 |
| Baraboo Police Officers Association | Support local police department | $1,000 |
| Baraboo Theatre Guild Inc | Local theatre guild | $1,000 |
| Beloit Memorial High School | Promote pathways/careers to students | $1,000 |
| Berlin High School | Trap team program, scholarship for local recipient | $1,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Fond du Lac County | Create new matches in school based monitoring | $1,000 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of West Wi | Sponsor local boys and girls club in baraboo | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Michael Wolcott
- Kraig Kayser
- Susan W Stuart
- Jesse J Patton
- Paul L Palmby
- Gregory R Ide
Questions people ask
Does Seneca Foods Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Seneca Foods Foundation give?
$2.3 million in tax year 2025, across 227 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs Seneca Foods Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Michael Wolcott (SVP, Cfo, Treasurer), Kraig Kayser (Chairman, Director), Susan W Stuart (Director) and Jesse J Patton (Secretary) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Seneca Foods Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and health.