The Seelert Foundation Inc
The Seelert Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation based in New Canaan, Connecticut. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, most of them in Connecticut.
The Seelert Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Seelert Foundation Inc gave $73K across 18 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in Connecticut. 11% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $72,500
- -1.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 18
- -35.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,028
- +54.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $537,534
- -1.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 11% first-time grantees (2 of 18, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (92% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Seelert Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 58 Harrison Avenue, New Canaan, CT 06840
Phone: (203) 536-2762
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Seelert Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Waveny Park Conservancy ($16K). Together the top 10 received $63K.
Grant Size Distribution
129 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 129 grants of 129 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 92% of grant dollars went to recipients in Connecticut, 4% to New York, 3% to Massachusetts, and 1% to Vermont.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Seelert Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
11%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 18 grantees (11%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 78% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 20% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 152% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $60K (2022) to $76K (2023). In 2025 it made 18 grants totaling $73K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Waveny Park Conservancy New Canaan, CT | Charitable Contribution | $16,000 |
| New Canaan Ram Football Association New Canaan, CT | Charitable Contribution | $11,000 |
| Stamford Hospital Foundation Stamford, CT | Charitable Contribution | $10,500 |
| New Canaan Land Trust New Canaan, CT | Charitable Contribution | $10,000 |
| CT Stage New Canaan, CT | Charitable Contribution | $3,000 |
| New Canaan Community Foundation New Canaan, CT | Charitable Contribution | $3,000 |
| Project Broadway New York, NY | Charitable Contribution | $3,000 |
| New Canaan EMS New Canaan, CT | Charitable Contribution | $2,500 |
| Getabout New Canaan, CT | Charitable Contribution | $2,000 |
| Staying Put in New Caanan New Canaan, CT | Charitable Contribution | $2,000 |
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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 | $537,534 | $61,043 | $91,053 | $72,500 | 18 | $72,500 | $43,545 | $47,664 |
| 2024 | $543,535 | $85,525 | $91,535 | $73,250 | 28 | $73,250 | $67,240 | $44,667 |
| 2023 | $573,366 | $75,020 | $92,754 | $76,100 | 25 | $76,100 | $58,366 | $42,574 |
| 2022 | $590,963 | $13,012 | $77,488 | $60,334 | 29 | $60,334 | — | $44,597 |
| 2021 | $570,103 | $50,544 | $82,133 | $63,933 | 29 | $63,933 | $32,344 | $45,388 |
| 2020 | $584,386 | $45,561 | $80,323 | $63,868 | 29 | — | $29,106 | $42,698 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Seelert Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $48K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filing describes it as a charitable organization but does not state a specific mission. Its 2025 grants included organizations whose own stated missions span local conservation, community giving, arts and theater, library services, transportation and meals for seniors and people with special needs, and scholarships for employees and their families. For example, Waveny Park Conservancy says it works to restore and enhance Waveny Park in New Canaan, while Project Broadway says it provides dance and arts for underprivileged children in New York City.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $72,500 through 18 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $16,000, with a median grant of $2,000. Its largest grants went to Waveny Park Conservancy ($16,000), New Canaan Ram Football Association ($11,000), Stamford Hospital Foundation ($10,500), New Canaan Land Trust ($10,000), and CT Stage ($3,000). Other listed grants included $3,000 each to New Canaan Community Foundation and Project Broadway, and $2,500 to New Canaan EMS.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Stephen M. Seelert as president and treasurer, Sarah P. Seelert as secretary, and Robert L. Seelert, John E. Seelert, and Perry D. Seelert as directors.
The Seelert Foundation Inc is led by Stephen M. Seelert, President & Treasurer since 2025 (on filings since 2020); none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Stephen M. Seelert
President & Treasurer
Director → President & Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John E. Seelert
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Perry D. Seelert
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert L. Seelert
Director
President & Treasurer → Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sarah P. Seelert
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Seelert Foundation Inc
How much does The Seelert Foundation Inc give each year?
The Seelert Foundation Inc gave $73K across 18 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $73K across 28 grants.
What is The Seelert Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Seelert Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $4,028, across 18 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Seelert Foundation Inc that year got $2K on average.
Where does The Seelert Foundation Inc give grants?
The Seelert Foundation Inc gives mostly in Connecticut: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New Canaan, CT (13 grants).
Who are The Seelert Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Seelert Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Waveny Park Conservancy ($16,000), New Canaan Ram Football Association ($11,000) and Stamford Hospital Foundation ($10,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Seelert Foundation Inc?
The Seelert Foundation Inc reported $538K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $73K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $48K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Seelert Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s filing describes it as a charitable organization but does not state a specific mission. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Seelert Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Seelert Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Seelert Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-1601116. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Seelert Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 10, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 29, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 5, 2026)
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). The Seelert Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-seelert-foundation-inc-morg_36ff23ce6aca4f70805ea626879abbce
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