Seamens Church Institute of New York
Seamens Church Institute of New York is a private foundation focused on Religion, based in Pittsburgh, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $111K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $5K. Net investment income was $4K.
Seamens Church Institute of New York at a glance
In short: Seamens Church Institute of New York gave $5K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $5,338
- +18.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,338
- +18.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,338
- Total assets
- $110,788
- -1.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
Who Seamens Church Institute of New York funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Seamen's Church Institute ($5K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Seamens Church Institute of New York gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−8%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 98% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2024) to $6K (2022). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $5K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Seamen's Church Institute New York, NY | General Operating | $5,338 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $110,788 | $5,428 | $6,774 | $5,338 | 1 | $5,920 | $4,470 | $6,052 |
| 2024 | $112,154 | $1,971 | $5,572 | $4,504 | 1 | $4,955 | $1,933 | $5,722 |
| 2023 | $115,764 | $-2,610 | $7,245 | $5,563 | 1 | $6,018 | $1,966 | $5,395 |
| 2022 | $125,629 | $26,004 | $6,940 | $5,830 | 1 | $6,236 | $25,404 | $5,731 |
| 2021 | $106,601 | $7,738 | $6,332 | $5,572 | 1 | — | $7,275 | $6,088 |
| 2020 | $105,196 | $6,967 | $6,168 | $5,572 | 1 | — | $6,625 | $5,374 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Seamens Church Institute of New York reported a distributable amount of $6K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Seamens Church Institute of New York's only listed officer is BNY Mellon N A, Trustee on every filing since 2022 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
BNY Mellon N A
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$890 (2022) → $1K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: BNY Mellon NA (2020–2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $1K, to BNY Mellon N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Seamens Church Institute of New York
How much does Seamens Church Institute of New York give each year?
Seamens Church Institute of New York gave $5K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $5K across 1 grant.
How large is Seamens Church Institute of New York?
Seamens Church Institute of New York reported $111K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $6K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $6K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is Seamens Church Institute of New York?
Seamens Church Institute of New York is a private foundation focused on Religion, based in Pittsburgh, PA. It holds $111K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Seamens Church Institute of New York operate?
Seamens Church Institute of New York has awarded grants in New York.
What is Seamens Church Institute of New York's EIN?
Seamens Church Institute of New York's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6081307. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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