Seymour and Katherine Garay Foundation
Invitation OnlyReading, Massachusetts · EIN 26-2847373 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$44K
Organizations funded16
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$869K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $1,500.
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
93% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seton Hall University - College of Nursing | South Orange, NJ | General | $10,000 |
| Seton Hall University - Men's Basketball Scholarship | South Orange, NJ | General | $10,000 |
| Salvation Army Southern New England | Hartford, CT | General | $10,000 |
| Mission of Deeds | Reading, MA | General | $2,000 |
| Connecticut Food Share | Wallingford, CT | General | $1,500 |
| Feeding America | Chicago, IL | General | $1,500 |
| Guilford Food Bank | Guilford, CT | General | $1,500 |
| Women and Family Life | Guilford, CT | General | $1,500 |
| Boca Helping Hands | Boca Raton, FL | General | $1,000 |
| Connecticut Public Tv | Hartford, CT | General | $1,000 |
| Gateway Community Outreach | Deerfield Beach, FL | General | $1,000 |
| Sisters of Charity | Bronx, NY | General | $1,000 |
| From the Heart Productions | Oxnard, CA | General | $1,000 |
| Friends of the Guilford Free Library Inc | Guilford, CT | General | $500 |
| Guilford Arts Center | Guilford, CT | General | $500 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | New York, NY | General | $250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $44,250 | 16 |
| 2024 | $42,250 | 15 |
| 2023 | $55,000 | 19 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621319349100542
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-2847373
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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