Seherr-Thoss Charitable Trust
Invitation OnlyGarden City, New York · EIN 06-6399636 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$1.2M
Organizations funded26
Typical grant$15,000
Total assets$29.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $7,220 and $40,206.
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
100% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Litchfield Community Center | Litchfield, CT | General support | $548,094 |
| Litchfield Department of Public Works Parks & Recreation | Litchfield, CT | General support | $125,199 |
| Arethusa Farm Foundation | Litchfield, CT | General support | $80,000 |
| Litchfield Fire Company | Litchfield, CT | General support | $60,100 |
| Morgan-Weir Post #27 American Legion | Litchfield, CT | General support | $50,000 |
| Litchfield Housing Authority | Bantam, CT | General support | $45,000 |
| Litchfield Historical Society | Litchfield, CT | General support | $40,206 |
| Litchfield Land Trust | Litchfield, CT | General support | $35,000 |
| Northfield Volunteer Fire Company | Northfield, CT | General support | $35,000 |
| Oliver Wolcott Library | Litchfield, CT | General support | $34,750 |
| Friends of the Litchfield Community Greenway | Litchfield, CT | General support | $32,000 |
| East Litchfield Volunteer Fire Department | Litchfield, CT | General support | $21,373 |
| Litchfield Montessori School | Northfield, CT | General support | $18,000 |
| Northwest Ct Adult Day Care | Litchfield, CT | General support | $15,000 |
| YMCA Camp Mohawk | Litchfield, CT | General support | $15,000 |
| Charlotte Hungerford Hospital | Torrington, CT | General support | $10,000 |
| Greenwoods Counseling Referrals | Litchfield, CT | General support | $8,500 |
| School on the Green | Litchfield, CT | General support | $7,716 |
| Plumb Hill Playing Fields | Litchfield, CT | General support | $7,250 |
| Chore Service Inc | Lakeville, CT | General support | $7,220 |
| Litchfield Economic Development Commission | Litchfield, CT | General support | $5,000 |
| Prime Time House | Torrington, CT | General support | $5,000 |
| Susan B Anthony Project | Torrington, CT | General support | $5,000 |
| Litchfield Hills Rowing Club | Litchfield, CT | General support | $4,700 |
| Litchfield Registrar of Voters | Litchfield, CT | General support | $3,266 |
| Art Tripping | Litchfield, CT | General support | $1,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,219,874 | 26 |
| 2024 | $1,104,531 | 21 |
| 2023 | $1,145,626 | 21 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621329349104077
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 06-6399636
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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