The Seymour Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyAlbany, New York · EIN 83-2352322 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$1.9M
Organizations funded13
Typical grant$50,000
Total assets$28.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $150,000.
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
38% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Civil Liberties Union Foundation | New York, NY | General Charitable Purposes | $1,000,000 |
| Friends of the High Line | New York, NY | General Charitable Purposes | $205,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Greater NY | New York, NY | General Charitable Purposes | $160,000 |
| Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai | New York, NY | General Charitable Purposes | $150,000 |
| Peoples Portfolio Inc | West Orange, NJ | General Charitable Purposes | $150,000 |
| Dalton Schools Inc | New York, NY | General Charitable Purposes | $105,000 |
| Fjc | New York, NY | General Charitable Purposes | $50,000 |
| Day One Early Learning Center | Poughkeepsie, NY | General Charitable Purposes | $20,000 |
| Mad Foundation Inc | New York, NY | General Charitable Purposes | $5,150 |
| Southern Documentary Fund | Durham, NC | General Charitable Purposes | $5,000 |
| Parentteacherasso Denver Co | Denver, CO | General Charitable Purposes | $1,563 |
| Theatre Masters | Aspen, CO | General Charitable Purposes | $500 |
| Vallecitos Mountain Refuge | Durango, CO | General Charitable Purposes | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,852,713 | 13 |
| 2023 | $920,000 | 10 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 11, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523159349100942
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 83-2352322
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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