The Seymour Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Seymour Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Albany, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.9 million in 13 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $1.0 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.9 million
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$28.9 million
- New grantees69%
Giving in 2024 was up from $920,000 the year before.
69% of its 2024 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 | $920,000 | 10 | $27.8 million |
| 2024 | $1.9 million | 13 | $28.9 million |
How to apply
The Seymour Foundation Inc 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 Seymour Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 8 | $1.7 million |
| New Jersey | 1 | $150,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $5,000 |
| Colorado | 3 | $2,563 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Civil Liberties Union Foundation | General Charitable Purposes | $1.0 million |
| Friends of the High Line | General Charitable Purposes | $205,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Greater NY | General Charitable Purposes | $160,000 |
| Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai | General Charitable Purposes | $150,000 |
| Peoples Portfolio Inc | General Charitable Purposes | $150,000 |
| Dalton Schools Inc | General Charitable Purposes | $105,000 |
| FJC | General Charitable Purposes | $50,000 |
| Day One Early Learning Center | General Charitable Purposes | $20,000 |
| Mad Foundation Inc | General Charitable Purposes | $5,150 |
| Southern Documentary Fund | General Charitable Purposes | $5,000 |
| Parentteacherasso Denver Co | General Charitable Purposes | $1,563 |
| Theatre Masters | General Charitable Purposes | $500 |
| Vallecitos Mountain Refuge | General Charitable Purposes | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Karen Herskovitz
- Marisa Kayyem
Questions people ask
Does The Seymour Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Seymour Foundation Inc give?
$1.9 million in tax year 2024, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs The Seymour Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Karen Herskovitz (President/Secretary/Director) and Marisa Kayyem (Treasurer/Director).
What does The Seymour Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.