The Seymour Fox Memorial Foundation Inc
Historical FunderTroy, New York · EIN 45-4293819 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$393K
Organizations funded49
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$10M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,200 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | THE SEYMOUR FOX MEMORIAL FOUNDATION |
|---|---|
| Address | 233 NORTH GREENBUSH ROAD, TROY NY 12180 |
| Phone | 5183200970 |
| NONE | |
| Form and materials | PLEASE REFER TO THE FOUNDATION'S WEBSITE FOR A COMPLETE COPY OF THE GRANT APPLICATION FORM AND INSTRUCTIONS. COMPLETED APPLICATIONS (AND ALL ATTACHMENTS) IN ELECTRONIC FORMAT VIA EMAIL ARE PREFERRED. IF APPLYING IN PAPER FORMAT, FIVE COPIES ARE REQUESTED. THE APPLICATION INCLUDES FIVE SECTIONS TO BE COMPLETED: A. GENERAL INFORMATION B. FUNDING REQUEST C. EVALUATION D. ATTACHMENTS E. OTHER SUPPORTING MATERIALS |
| Deadlines | BOARD OF DIRECTOR MEETING (SPRING, SUMMER AND FALL) EACH YEAR |
| Restrictions | ON A GRANT BY GRANT BASIS |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
4% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food Pantires for the Capital District | Albany, NY | To provide monetary support for "funding for food" program | $40,000 |
| Cohoes Connect Project Inc | Cohoes, NY | To provide monetary support for "fund development, get local 518 and capital cfo" programs | $32,000 |
| Empire State Youth Orchestra Inc | Schenectady, NY | To provide monetary support for "chime" program | $30,000 |
| Justice for Orphans Inc | Ravena, NY | To provide monetary support for "refurnishings" program | $15,000 |
| Schenectady Community College Foundation Inc | Schenectady, NY | To provide monetary support for "food pantry" program | $15,000 |
| Operation Snip Inc | Troy, NY | To provide monetary support for "spay/neuter program" program | $13,000 |
| YWCA of the Greater Capital Region Inc | Troy, NY | To provide monetary support for "jamison rounds" program | $12,688 |
| The Baby Institute | Albany, NY | To provide monetary support for "2024 workshops and outreach" program | $12,500 |
| Stars Intergen Inc | Coeymans, NY | To provide monetary support for "summer food" program | $12,000 |
| The University at Albany Foundation | Albany, NY | To provide monetary support for "purple pantry program" program | $12,000 |
| Whiskers Inc | Albany, NY | To provide monetary support for "2025 foster program" | $12,000 |
| Blue Creek Elementary School | Latham, NY | To provide monetary support for "backpack program" program | $10,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of the Capital Area Inc | Albany, NY | To provide monetary support for "summer camp" program | $10,000 |
| Independent Living Center of the Hudson Valley Inc | Troy, NY | To provide monetary support for "youth in transition" program | $10,000 |
| Our Ability Inc | Albany, NY | To provide monetary support for "employment in the capital region" program | $10,000 |
| Stride Adaptive Sports | West Sand Lake, NY | To provide monetary support for "summer weekend tent-camping" program | $10,000 |
| Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County | Troy, NY | To provide monetary support for "reading to win!" program | $9,900 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of the Capital Area Inc | Albany, NY | To provide monetary support for "open swim night" program | $8,750 |
| Schenectady City School District Educational Foundation Inc | Schenectady, NY | To provide monetary support for "reading is fun, books" program | $7,500 |
| Crossroads Center for Children | Schenectady, NY | To provide monetary support for "social and communication skills development" program | $7,000 |
| Schodack Central School District | Castleton, NY | To provide monetary support for "backpack program" program | $6,600 |
| Capital District Women's Employment & Resource Center Inc | Albany, NY | To provide monetary support for "training and empowering women" program | $6,000 |
| Hive of Hope Inc | Albany, NY | To provide monetary support for "giving hope to hive" program | $5,000 |
| Hope Full Life Center Inc | Ravena, NY | To provide monetary support for "helping harvest" program | $5,000 |
| Oakwood Community Center | Troy, NY | To provide monetary support for operations | $5,000 |
| Schenectady City School District Educational Foundation Inc | Schenectady, NY | To provide monetary support for "reading is fun, books" program | $5,000 |
| Senior Hope Counseling Inc | Albany, NY | To provide monetary support for "mat services and peer recovery" programs | $5,000 |
| Underground Railroad History Project of the Capital Region Inc | Albany, NY | To provide monetary support for "young abolitionist leadership institute summer 2024" program | $5,000 |
| With Our Voice Inc | Latham, NY | To provide monetary support for "story coach training" program | $5,000 |
| Irish American Partnership | Boston, MA | To provide monetary support for various programs | $5,000 |
| The Baby Institute | Albany, NY | To provide monetary support for "2025 parent & caregivers" program | $4,250 |
| The University at Albany Foundation | Albany, NY | To provide monetary support for "purple pantry program" program | $4,167 |
| Albany Housing Coalition Inc | Albany, NY | To provide monetary support for "case management for homeless veterans" | $3,750 |
| Hope Full Life Center Inc | Ravena, NY | To provide monetary support for "helping harvest" program | $3,750 |
| Nurses Middle College Charter High School-Capital Region | Rensselaer, NY | To provide monetary support for "nurses mc-cr albany relocation" program | $3,750 |
| Venture Churches Food Pantryfirst Reformed Church of Bethlehem | Selkirk, NY | To provide monetary support for "safe entry for food pantry" program | $3,500 |
| Grassroot Givers | Delmar, NY | To provide monetary support for "clothing program expansion" program | $3,200 |
| Cek Rn Consulting Inc | Albany, NY | To provide monetary support for "health empowerment" program | $3,000 |
| Rensselaer Park Elementary School | Troy, NY | To provide monetary support for "backpack program" program | $3,000 |
| Berkshire Center for Wildlife | Hinsdale, MA | To provide monetary support for "supplies and heater for animals" program | $2,712 |
| Stars Intergen Inc | Coeymans, NY | To provide monetary support for "stars" program | $2,500 |
| Center for Disability Services | Albany, NY | To provide monetary support for various programs | $2,500 |
| Schodack Central School District | Castleton, NY | To provide monetary support for "backpack program" program | $2,200 |
| Mission Accomplished Transition Services | Schenectady, NY | To provide monetary support for "teen institutes" program | $2,000 |
| With Our Voice Inc | Latham, NY | To provide monetary support for "children at the well" program | $2,000 |
| Capital District Women's Employment & Resource Center Inc | Albany, NY | To provide monetary support for tournament fundraiser | $2,000 |
| Capital District Youth for Christ | Clifton Park, NY | To provide monetary support for "tee it up for kids" event | $1,500 |
| World's Window Inc | Albany, NY | To provide monetary support for various programs | $1,000 |
| Capital District Women's Employment & Resource Center Inc | Albany, NY | To provide monetary support for sponsorship | $250 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Independent Living Center of the Hudson Valley Inc | Troy, NY | To provide monetary support for "youth in transition" program | $30,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of the Capital Area Inc | Albany, NY | To provide monetary support for "open swim night" program | $26,250 |
| The Baby Institute | Albany, NY | To provide monetary support for "2025 parent & caregivers" program | $12,750 |
| YWCA of the Greater Capital Region Inc | Troy, NY | To provide monetary support for "jamison rounds" program | $12,688 |
| Capital District Women's Employment & Resource Center Inc | Albany, NY | To provide monetary support for "training and empowering women" program | $12,000 |
| Albany Housing Coalition Inc | Albany, NY | To provide monetary support for "case management for homeless veterans" | $11,250 |
| Nurses Middle College Charter High School-Capital Region | Rensselaer, NY | To provide monetary support for "nurses mc-cr albany relocation" program | $11,250 |
| The University at Albany Foundation | Albany, NY | To provide monetary support for "purple pantry program" program | $8,333 |
| Schenectady City School District Educational Foundation Inc | Schenectady, NY | To provide monetary support for "reading is fun, books" program | $7,500 |
| Mission Accomplished Transition Services | Schenectady, NY | To provide monetary support for "teen institutes" program | $6,000 |
| The University at Albany Foundation | Albany, NY | To provide monetary support for "purple pantry program" program | $6,000 |
| With Our Voice Inc | Latham, NY | To provide monetary support for "children at the well" program | $6,000 |
| Schenectady City School District Educational Foundation Inc | Schenectady, NY | To provide monetary support for "reading is fun, books" program | $5,000 |
| Stars Intergen Inc | Coeymans, NY | To provide monetary support for "stars" program | $5,000 |
| Berkshire Center for Wildlife | Hinsdale, MA | To provide monetary support for "supplies and heater for animals" program | $4,694 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $392,967 | 64 |
| 2023 | $352,869 | 56 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 10, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543149349101474
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 45-4293819
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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