Seaton Max Y Memorial Trust
The organization supports music education by funding instruments, supplies, and educational resources, as well as concerts, performances, and lessons for children and young adults. It also provides grants to related nonprofit organizations, including the Marlboro Music School and the Brattleboro Music Center, to advance music education in Vermont.
Seaton Max Y Memorial Trust at a glance
In short: Seaton Max Y Memorial Trust gave $28K across 2 grants in 2026 (avg $14K), mostly in Vermont. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $28,292
- -0.4% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 2
- Average grant
- $14,146
- Median grant
- $14,146
- Total assets
- $668,443
- +0.4% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Vermont (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2026; updated October 2026.
Who Seaton Max Y Memorial Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Marlboro Music School ($19K). Together the top 2 received $28K.
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2021) to $28K (2025). In 2026 it made 2 grants totaling $28K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Marlboro Music School Marlboro, VT | General Support | $19,071 |
| Brattleboro Music Center Brattleboro, VT | General Support | $9,221 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $668,443 | $45,287 | $42,575 | $28,292 | 2 | $45,287 |
| 2025 | $665,846 | $30,110 | $39,677 | $28,410 | Total only | $30,110 |
| 2024 | $676,599 | $35,477 | $37,356 | $26,888 | Total only | $35,477 |
| 2023 | $678,733 | $40,943 | $38,315 | $27,745 | Total only | $40,943 |
| 2022 | $676,230 | $70,657 | $25,858 | $14,212 | Total only | $70,657 |
| 2021 | $631,652 | $45,335 | $27,963 | $10,407 | 1 | $45,335 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Seaton Max Y Memorial Trust
Based on IRS filings
Seaton Max Y Memorial Trust is a public charity, based in Buffalo, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $668K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 2 grants totaling $28K. Net investment income was $45K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Seaton Max Y Memorial Trust's only listed officer is M AND T Trust Company, Trustee on the 2026 filing (compensated).
Officers on the 2026 filing
M AND T Trust Company
Trustee
New on the 2026 filing
1 hr/week
$10K (2026)
Former officers (2)
- Former: M&T Bank Trust Corporation (2023–2025) — Trustee
- Former: Peoples United Bank NA (2021–2022) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $10K, to M and T Trust Company (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Seaton Max Y Memorial Trust
How much does Seaton Max Y Memorial Trust give each year?
Seaton Max Y Memorial Trust gave $28K across 2 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. In 2025 it reported $28K in grants paid.
How large is Seaton Max Y Memorial Trust?
Seaton Max Y Memorial Trust reported $668K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $45K.
Where does Seaton Max Y Memorial Trust operate?
Seaton Max Y Memorial Trust has awarded grants in Pennsylvania, Vermont.
What is Seaton Max Y Memorial Trust's EIN?
Seaton Max Y Memorial Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 03-6064670. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 19, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 9, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 17, 2021)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS June 8, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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