Sears Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyLake Placid, New York · EIN 11-7040015 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$241K
Organizations funded5
Typical grant$40,000
Total assets$4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $12,000 and $64,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Will's Garden | Cooperstown, NY | Contempory dance, music and performances on ice | $120,000 |
| Cooperstown Theatre Festival | Cooperstown, NY | Provide a program of community summer concerts | $64,000 |
| Ballet Theatre Foundation | New York City, NY | Dance performances | $40,000 |
| Ice Theatre of NY | New York City, NY | Dance on ice | $12,000 |
| Glimmer Glass Opera | Cooperstown, NY | Opera singing | $4,792 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $240,792 | 5 |
| 2023 | $207,109 | 5 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 12, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523169349102332
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 11-7040015
- Profile updated Nov 8, 2026
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