Private foundation · EIN 13-6959146 · New York, New York

Seherr Thoss Foundation C/O Bessemer Trust Company Na

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if your work fits its grantee list. The foundation accepts applications (NONE) and its median grant is $10K.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 7 grants paid, $213K total, median $10K. Stated restrictions: Cash grants are made to public organizations which operate in the litchfield connecticut area for religious, charitable, scientific or educational purposes.

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
7
$213K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in NY
—
of grants
Deadline
NONE
Assets
$3.4M

How to apply

Written applications only Contact: Bessemer Trust Company Attn Harry H, 1271 Ave of the Americas, New York, Ny, 5165089623 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: Cash grants are made to public organizations which operate in the litchfield connecticut area for religious, charitable, scientific or educational purposes.

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2025

7 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Regional School District #20Litchfield, CTGeneral support$109K
Bantam Fire CompanyBantam, CTGeneral support$50K
Lourdes of Litchfield #2Litchfield, CTGeneral support$15K
Arethusa Farm FoundationLitchfield, CTGeneral support$10K
Congregational Church of LitchfieldLitchfield, CTGeneral support$10K
Milton Congregational ChurchLitchfield, CTGeneral support$10K
Milton Public Hall AssociationLitchfield, CTGeneral support$8,000

About this foundation

Seherr Thoss Foundation C/O Bessemer Trust Company Na is a private grantmaking foundation in New York, New York, administered in care of Bessemer Trust Co, tax-exempt since 1991. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Seherr Thoss Foundation C/O Bessemer Trust Company Na accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Written applications only Deadlines: NONE.

How much does Seherr Thoss Foundation C/O Bessemer Trust Company Na give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $213K across 7 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Seherr Thoss Foundation C/O Bessemer Trust Company Na give?

Connecticut (7 grants), per its latest filing.

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