The Seymour Fox Memorial Foundation Inc is a private independent foundation located in Troy, New York. Established in 2012, it operates as a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to grantmaking and philanthropy in support of educational, charitable, and human services initiatives.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$393K
+11.4% YoY
Grant Count
49
+40.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$8K
-20.5% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary focus is supporting educational opportunities and youth development. A cornerstone of its work involves providing two $10,000 sponsor-a-scholar sponsorships annually for Troy High School juniors, supporting their training, mentoring, path to employment, and financial stability.
Beyond this flagship program, the foundation funds a diverse range of causes including:
- Youth musical instruction and performance programs
- Childhood literacy and enrichment programs
- Shelter and housing support services
- Food security and hunger relief initiatives
- Animal welfare programs, including low-cost spay/neuter services for lower-income pet owners
- Human services and community support organizations
Grantmaking
The foundation granted funds to 35 organizations in 2023.
Grant Range
s:** Typical awards range from $250 to $50,000, with recent grants documented at $10,000, $13,000, $20,000, $40,000, and $50,000.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in New York and Massachusetts, with particular emphasis on the Capital Region and Troy, New York area.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets: $10,020,186 (2024)
Total Giving: $392,967 (2024)
Annual Revenue: $478,000 (2024)
Annual Expenses: $712,000 (2024)
Total Liabilities: $22,300 (2024)
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Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
201 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BONNIE P CHAVIN | PRESIDENT AND CFO | 20 | — |
| RAYMOND J KINLEY JR | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| THOMAS C KEANE PHD | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
Contact Information
Address: 233 N Greenbush Rd, Troy, NY 12180-8546
Phone: 518-320-0970
EIN: 45-4293819
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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