The Sella Foundation Trust
Invitation OnlyNewton, New Jersey · EIN 22-6638737 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$260K
Organizations funded25
Typical grant$7,500
Total assets$4.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,500 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
72% of grants went outside New Jersey.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montrose Community Foundation Inc | Montrose, CO | Montrose youth football league | $33,000 |
| Reverend Brown School | Sparta, NJ | Education | $25,000 |
| Wesley Chapel Weddington Athletic Ass | Waxhaw, NC | Children's health and athletic programs | $22,500 |
| Fairleigh Dickinson Univ | Teaneck, NJ | Education | $20,000 |
| Scarc Foundation Inc | Augusta, NJ | Special ed | $15,000 |
| Community Foundation for Monterey County | Monterey, CA | Housing for school kids & gathering for women | $11,500 |
| Amazing Grace Lutheran Church | Waxhaw, NC | Religious | $10,000 |
| Benny's Bodega | Newton, NJ | Community help | $10,000 |
| Birth Haven | Newton, NJ | Unwed mothers | $10,000 |
| Center for Prevention & Counseling | Newton, NJ | Adult counseling | $10,000 |
| Domestic Abuse Services Inc | Newton, NJ | Abused women | $10,000 |
| The Trevor Project | West Hollywood, CA | Community help | $8,000 |
| Amherst Survival Center | North Amherst, MA | Community help | $7,500 |
| Turning Point | Monroe, NC | Abused women | $7,500 |
| Pioneer Valley Workers Center | Springfield, MA | Builds power with low-wage immigrant workers throughout western massachusetts. | $7,500 |
| Newport County Community Mental Heath Center Inc | Jericho, NY | Mental health | $7,000 |
| Lucy's Hearth | Middletown, RI | Homeless shelter | $7,000 |
| Dr Martin Luther King Community Center | Newport, RI | Underprivileged support | $6,000 |
| Manjushri Dharma Center | Pacific Grove, CA | Religious | $5,500 |
| Boys Town | Boys Town, NE | Education | $5,000 |
| Sail Newport Inc | Newport, RI | Educational program | $5,000 |
| The Dolphin House | Montrose, CO | Community programs | $5,000 |
| The Salvation Army Inc | Newport, RI | Food distribution center | $5,000 |
| Washington Square Services Corp | Newport, RI | Shelter | $5,000 |
| St Daniel's Church | Ouray, CO | Religious | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $260,000 | 25 |
| 2024 | $235,000 | 28 |
| 2023 | $201,000 | 25 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 2, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631539349100213
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 22-6638737
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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