Seherr-Thoss Foundation
EIN 136959146 Private Foundation
Possibly inactive.
Last 990-PF filing on record is from 2023
(3 years ago). Verify before investing time in an application.
Total Given 2016–2023
$1.2M
41 grants · $154K avg/year
based on 8 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$100K+/yr
local funder
capacity
$20K
typical small grants · $10K–$36K
grant size
26%
balanced · 7/27 multi-year
repeat
$4.3M
Assets (2023)
27
Distinct Recipients
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
BESSEMER TRUST COMPANY ATTN HARRY H
Phone
(516) 508-9623
Deadlines
NONE
How to Apply
WRITTEN APPLICATIONS ONLY
Restrictions
CASH GRANTS ARE MADE TO PUBLIC ORGANIZATIONS WHICH OPERATE IN THE LITCHFIELD CONNECTICUT AREA FOR RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC OR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $144K | $3.6M | $122K | 1 |
| 2017 | $180K | $4.0M | $183K | 5 |
| 2018 | $92K | $3.6M | $154K | 7 |
| 2019 | N/A | $4.2M | $202K | N/A |
| 2020 | $277K | $4.4M | $184K | 6 |
| 2021 | $107K | $4.9M | $292K | 7 |
| 2022 | $227K | $3.9M | $88K | 7 |
| 2023 | $207K | $4.3M | $163K | 8 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 41 grants on record
Minimum
$2K
25th Pctl
$10K
Median
$20K
Average
$30K
75th Pctl
$36K
Maximum
$144K
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
PB
Patrick Boland
5 yrs
President
Leadership
MK
Matt Karpas
2 yrs
Treasurer
Leadership
MS
Michele Saunders
2 yrs
Secretary
Leadership
DR
Denise Raap
2 yrs
Board Member
AR
Andrew Roraback
2 yrs
Board Member
TK
Tracy Keilty
2 yrs
Board Member
AB
Ann Borzilleri
2 yrs
Board Member
BN
Bessemer Trust Company Na
2 yrs
Corporate Trustee
PB
Patrick Boland
5 yrs
President
Leadership
MK
Matt Karpas
2 yrs
Treasurer
Leadership
MS
Michele Saunders
2 yrs
Secretary
Leadership
AB
Ann Borzilleri
2 yrs
Board Member
TK
Tracy Keilty
2 yrs
Board Member
AR
Andrew Roraback
2 yrs
Board Member
DR
Denise Raap
2 yrs
Board Member
BN
Bessemer Trust Company Na
2 yrs
Corporate Trustee
BS
Bruce Schnitzer
6 yrs
President
Leadership
PB
Patrick Boland
5 yrs
Treasurer
Leadership
RB
Rose Brooks
6 yrs
Secretary
Leadership
RF
Rosie Furniss
6 yrs
Board Member
SK
Stacie Kavle
6 yrs
Board Member
JB
John Boyd
6 yrs
Board Member
BN
Bessemer Trust Co Na
6 yrs
Corporate Trustee
HS
Henry W Seherr-Thoss
6 yrs
Executive Managing Directo
BS
Bruce Schnitzer
6 yrs
President
Leadership
PB
Patrick Boland
5 yrs
Treasurer
Leadership
RB
Rose Brooks
6 yrs
Secretary
Leadership
SK
Stacie Kavle
6 yrs
Board Member
RF
Rosie Furniss
6 yrs
Board Member
JB
John Boyd
6 yrs
Board Member
BN
Bessemer Trust Co Na
6 yrs
Corporate Trustee
HS
Henry W Seherr-Thoss
6 yrs
Executive Managing Directo
BS
Bruce Schnitzer
6 yrs
President
Leadership
PB
Patrick Boland
5 yrs
Treasurer
Leadership
RB
Rose Brooks
6 yrs
Secretary
Leadership
JB
John Boyd
6 yrs
Board Member
RF
Rosie Furniss
6 yrs
Board Member
SK
Stacie Kavle
6 yrs
Board Member
BN
Bessemer Trust Co Na
6 yrs
Corporate Trustee
HS
Henry W Seherr-Thoss
6 yrs
Executive Managing Directo
MR
Michael Reardon
3 yrs
President
Leadership
BS
Bruce Schnitzer
6 yrs
Treasurer
Leadership
RB
Rose Brooks
6 yrs
Secretary
Leadership
JB
John Boyd
6 yrs
Board Member
RF
Rosie Furniss
6 yrs
Board Member
SK
Stacie Kavle
6 yrs
Board Member
BN
Bessemer Trust Co Na
6 yrs
Corporate Trustee
HS
Henry W Seherr-Thoss
6 yrs
Executive Managing Directo
MR
Michael Reardon
3 yrs
President
Leadership
BS
Bruce Schnitzer
6 yrs
Treasurer
Leadership
RB
Rose Brooks
6 yrs
Secretary
Leadership
RF
Rosie Furniss
6 yrs
Board Member
SK
Stacie Kavle
6 yrs
Board Member
JB
John Boyd
6 yrs
Board Member
BN
Bessemer Trust Co Na
6 yrs
Corporate Trustee
HS
Henry W Seherr-Thoss
6 yrs
Executive Managing Directo
MR
Michael Reardon
3 yrs
President
Leadership
BS
Bruce Schnitzer
6 yrs
Treasurer
Leadership
RB
Rose Brooks
6 yrs
Secretary
Leadership
JB
John Boyd
6 yrs
Board Member
RF
Rosie Furniss
6 yrs
Board Member
SK
Stacie Kavle
6 yrs
Board Member
BN
Bessemer Trust Co Na
6 yrs
Corporate Trustee
HS
Henry W Seherr-Thoss
6 yrs
Executive Managing Directo
Grants Awarded (41 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Michael'S Parish | Litchfield, CT | $143,500 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2016 |
| St Michael'S Parish | Litchfield, CT | $125,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2017 |
| Regional School District #6 | Litchfield, CT | $100,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2022 |
| Litchfield Community Center | Litchfield, CT | $83,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2020 |
| Lourdes of Litchfield | Litchfield, CT | $54,495 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2023 |
| Kidsplay Children'S Museum | Torrington, CT | $50,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2020 |
| Warner Theatre | Torrington, CT | $50,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2020 |
| The Little Guild of Saint Francis | West Cornwall, CT | $50,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2023 |
| Milton Congregational Church | Litchfield, CT | $43,935 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2020 |
| Litchfield Public Schools | Litchfield, CT | $42,500 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2022 |
| Wisdom House | Litchfield, CT | $35,587 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2021 |
| Greenwoods Counseling & Referrals | Litchfield, CT | $35,132 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2022 |
| First Congregational Church of Litchfield | Litchfield, CT | $33,400 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2018 |
| Litchfield Hills Rowing Club | Litchfield, CT | $31,735 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2023 |
| Prime Time House | Torrington, CT | $30,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2020 |
| Litchfield Land Trust | Litchfield, CT | $30,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2023 |
| St Paul'S Bantam | Bantam, CT | $30,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2018 |
| Charlotte Hungerford Hospital | Torrington, CT | $25,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2023 |
| Susan B Anthony Project | Torrington, CT | $23,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2017 |
| St Michael'S Parish | Litchfield, CT | $20,600 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2022 |
| Shrine of Lourdes in Litchfield | Litchfield, CT | $20,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2020 |
| Greenwoods Counseling Referrals | Litchfield, CT | $20,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2017 |
| Litchfield Cemetery Association | Litchfield, CT | $16,250 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2021 |
| Goshen Players | Goshen, CT | $15,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2021 |
| St Michael'S Parish | Litchfield, CT | $14,400 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2021 |
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