The Spiros Segalas Charitable Trust
The Spiros Segalas Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in New Canaan, Connecticut. In 2025, it reported giving $410,744 through four grants, including support for hospitals and other charitable organizations in New York and Connecticut.
The Spiros Segalas Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: The Spiros Segalas Charitable Trust gave $411K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $103K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $410,744
- +1393.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- +100.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $102,686
- +646.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $125,000
- Primary geography
- New York (70% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Spiros Segalas Charitable Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The trust states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 22 Hunters Creek Lane, New Canaan, CT 06840
Phone: (203) 308-3339
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Spiros Segalas Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer ($125K). Together the top 4 received $411K.
Grant Size Distribution
46 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 29 grants of 46 (63%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 70% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York and 30% to recipients in Connecticut.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Spiros Segalas Charitable Trust gives
- Giving grew 26% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $28K (2024) to $3.7M (2023). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $411K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer New York, NY | Unrestricted Support of the Organizations Tax Exempt Purpose | $125,000 |
| New York Presbyterian Fund Inc New York, NY | Unrestricted Support of the Organizations Tax Exempt Purpose | $125,000 |
| Norwalk Hospital Foundation Inc Norwalk, CT | Unrestricted Support of the Organizations Tax Exempt Purpose | $125,000 |
| Fund for the City of New York New York, NY | Unrestricted Support of the Organizations Tax Exempt Purpose | $35,744 |
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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 | — | $24,499 | $537,131 | $410,744 | 4 | $478,809 | — | $41,112 |
| 2024 | $512,632 | $25,923 | $49,728 | $27,500 | 2 | $37,728 | $25,923 | $45,984 |
| 2023 | $536,437 | $783,035 | $3,736,737 | $3,698,505 | 24 | $3,718,849 | $780,147 | $159,508 |
| 2022 | $3,490,139 | $108,771 | $340,250 | $325,000 | 8 | $325,250 | $108,771 | $219,443 |
| 2020 | $2,965,109 | $786,197 | $185,806 | $175,000 | 8 | — | $622,016 | $214,624 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Spiros Segalas Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $41K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its 2025 grants included unrestricted support for Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer, New York Presbyterian Fund, Norwalk Hospital Foundation, and the Fund for the City of New York.
The Norwalk Hospital Foundation says its mission is to raise, reinvest, and administer funds and distribute them to Norwalk Hospital and its nonprofit affiliates. The Fund for the City of New York says it works to improve the quality of life for people and communities by improving the performance of government and nonprofit organizations.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the trust reported four grants totaling $410,744. Grants ranged from $35,744 to $125,000, with a median grant of $125,000. Recipients included Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer ($125,000), New York Presbyterian Fund ($125,000), Norwalk Hospital Foundation ($125,000), and the Fund for the City of New York ($35,744). Each grant was for unrestricted support of the recipient’s tax-exempt purpose.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Daphne S Sampson is listed as trustee on the 2025 filing.
The Spiros Segalas Charitable Trust is led by Daphne S. Sampson, Trustee on every filing since 2023 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Daphne S. Sampson
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Diane Segalas (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Spiros Segalas (2020–2022) — 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.
Frequently asked questions about The Spiros Segalas Charitable Trust
How much does The Spiros Segalas Charitable Trust give each year?
The Spiros Segalas Charitable Trust gave $411K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $28K across 2 grants.
What is The Spiros Segalas Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
The Spiros Segalas Charitable Trust's median grant in 2025 was $125,000, and its average grant was $102,686, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Spiros Segalas Charitable Trust give grants?
The Spiros Segalas Charitable Trust gives mostly in New York: 70% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Connecticut (30%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (3 grants).
Does The Spiros Segalas Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Spiros Segalas Charitable Trust's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
What does The Spiros Segalas Charitable Trust fund?
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its 2025 grants included unrestricted support for Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer, New York Presbyterian Fund, Norwalk Hospital Foundation, and the Fund for the City of New York. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Spiros Segalas Charitable Trust?
The trust states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is The Spiros Segalas Charitable Trust required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, The Spiros Segalas Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $41K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Spiros Segalas Charitable Trust's EIN?
The Spiros Segalas Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6848308. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Spiros Segalas Charitable Trust 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 September 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 September 30, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 25, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 23, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 25, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 25, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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