Desbrisay Sigler Family Foundation
The DesBrisay Sigler Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Vancouver, Washington. In its 2025 filing, it described its charitable activity as supporting charitable organizations that benefit the community, including related administrative expenses as appropriate.
Desbrisay Sigler Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Desbrisay Sigler Family Foundation gave $18K across 17 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), top state New York. 47% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $17,900
- +2.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 17
- +6.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,053
- -3.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $91,241
- -13.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 47% first-time grantees (8 of 17, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (28% 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 Desbrisay Sigler Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 13202 Nw 35Th Court, Vancouver, WA 98685
Phone: (650) 281-8325
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Desbrisay Sigler Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Corning Museum of Glass ($5K). Together the top 10 received $16K.
Grant Size Distribution
94 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 94 grants of 94 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars went to recipients in multiple states. The largest reported shares were New York (28%), Washington (21%), California (15%), Indiana (15%), and Hawaii (6%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Desbrisay Sigler Family Foundation open to new grantees?
47%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 8 of 17 grantees (47%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $1K. How we count
Medians: $450 first-time, $1K repeat.
- 47% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 40% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 87% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $12K (2020) to $18K (2025). In 2025 it made 17 grants totaling $18K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Corning Museum of Glass Corning, NY | General Support of Organization | $5,000 |
| Alpha Gramma Delta Indianapolis, IN | General Support of Organization | $2,607 |
| Vancouver Master Chorale Vancouver, WA | General Support of Organization | $1,598 |
| Master Gardener Foundation of Clark Vancouver, WA | General Support of Organization | $1,090 |
| CA Youth Symphony Association Palo Alto, CA | General Support of Organization | $1,000 |
| Filoli Garden Woodside, CA | General Support of Organization | $1,000 |
| Friends of Hawaii Volcanos Volcano, HI | General Support of Organization | $1,000 |
| Mothers Esquire Louisville, KY | General Support of Organization | $1,000 |
| Vancouver Symphony Vancouver, WA | General Support of Organization | $1,000 |
| Support the Girls LLC Wheaton, MD | General Support of Organization | $500 |
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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 | $91,241 | $6,683 | $20,754 | $17,900 | 17 | $17,900 | $6,683 | $20,628 |
| 2024 | $105,312 | $2,329 | $23,215 | $17,457 | 16 | $17,457 | $2,356 | $18,356 |
| 2023 | $126,198 | $32,490 | $17,733 | $14,101 | 19 | $14,101 | $32,490 | $13,738 |
| 2022 | $111,441 | $4,416 | $16,689 | $12,799 | 21 | $12,799 | $4,416 | $12,375 |
| 2021 | $123,714 | $6,477 | $19,797 | $15,152 | 21 | $15,152 | $6,477 | $14,321 |
| 2020 | $137,034 | $14,191 | $13,826 | $11,812 | 22 | — | $14,191 | $10,470 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Desbrisay Sigler Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $21K 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
The foundation’s filing describes its activity as support for charitable organizations benefiting the community; it does not state a separate mission. Its 2025 grantees included organizations with varied missions. Children International says it works to end poverty by investing in children and youth and their communities. The California Native Plant Society says it works to protect California’s native plants and habitats through science, education, stewardship, gardening, and advocacy. Family Promise says it works to prevent and end homelessness for families with children and help them achieve sustainable independence.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 17 grants totaling $17,900. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $5,000, with a median of $1,000. Its largest grants included $5,000 to Corning Museum of Glass, $2,607 to Alpha Gamma Delta, $1,598 to Vancouver Master Chorale, and $1,090 to Master Gardener Foundation of Clark. Each was listed for general support of the organization. Other 2025 recipients included Children International ($396), California Native Plant Society ($250), and Family Promise ($100).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing listed Sonya L Sigler as President and Keir Morgan as Secretary.
Desbrisay Sigler Family Foundation is led by Sonya L. Sigler, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Sonya L. Sigler
President
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Keir Morgan
Secretary
On filings since 2021
10 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 Desbrisay Sigler Family Foundation
How much does Desbrisay Sigler Family Foundation give each year?
Desbrisay Sigler Family Foundation gave $18K across 17 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $17K across 16 grants.
What is Desbrisay Sigler Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Desbrisay Sigler Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,053, across 17 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Desbrisay Sigler Family Foundation that year got $1K on average.
Where does Desbrisay Sigler Family Foundation give grants?
Desbrisay Sigler Family Foundation's top state is New York, with 28% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Washington (21%) and California (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Vancouver, WA (3 grants).
Does Desbrisay Sigler Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Desbrisay Sigler Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (17 of 17) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Desbrisay Sigler Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Desbrisay Sigler Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Corning Museum of Glass ($5,000), Alpha Gramma Delta ($2,607) and Vancouver Master Chorale ($1,598), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 51% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Desbrisay Sigler Family Foundation?
Desbrisay Sigler Family Foundation reported $91K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $18K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $21K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Desbrisay Sigler Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s filing describes its activity as support for charitable organizations benefiting the community; it does not state a separate mission. Its 2025 grantees included organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Desbrisay Sigler Family Foundation?
The foundation 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 ↑
What is Desbrisay Sigler Family Foundation's EIN?
Desbrisay Sigler Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-3347046. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Desbrisay Sigler Family Foundation 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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