Sears Family Foundation Tr of Rome New York
Invitation OnlyRome, New York · EIN 13-7039118 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$114K
Organizations funded17
Typical grant$6,800
Total assets$2.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $4,000 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abraham House | Utica, NY | Organizational needs including branding, commerical creation, and donor management and fundraising software | $13,650 |
| Hospice Care Foundation | New Hartford, NY | Offset cost of unreimbursable meds, equip, add visits for complex patients | $12,043 |
| American Red Cross - Mohawk Valley Chapter | Albany, NY | Blood services program | $10,000 |
| Rome Health Foundation | Rome, NY | Funding toward mri machine | $10,000 |
| Jervis Public Library | Rome, NY | Charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Copper City Community Foundationsenior Citizens Council of Rome NY Inc | Rome, NY | Ada compliant door | $9,000 |
| Rome College Foundation | Rome, NY | Star program/mid career program/skilled trade scholarships/promotional expenses/educational speaker | $7,700 |
| Capitol Theatre Center for the Performing Arts | Rome, NY | Restoration of organ | $6,800 |
| Rescue Mission of Rome | Rome, NY | Charitable purpose | $6,800 |
| Rotary Club of Rome NY | Rome, NY | 5K christmas party and 1K for canalfest | $6,000 |
| Rome Art & Community Center | Rome, NY | Enhance outdoor spaces for community events | $5,838 |
| Rome Cemetery Association | Rome, NY | Work done on maintenance barn | $4,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Rome, NY | Red kettle event | $4,000 |
| Rome Community Concert Band | Rome, NY | 2024 programming of alliance classical players | $3,000 |
| Keys | Sherrill, NY | Valerie's smile project | $2,500 |
| Dollars for Scholars | Rome, NY | 2- $1,000 scholarships | $2,000 |
| Wreaths Across America | Ava, NY | Wreaths for graves of veterans | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $113,831 | 17 |
| 2024 | $111,086 | 19 |
| 2023 | $81,246 | 18 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621349349101142
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-7039118
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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