Elinor Beidler Siklossy Foundation
The Elinor Beidler Siklossy Foundation is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois. In 2025, it reported 49 grants totaling $131,650 to organizations including colleges, research institutes, and nonprofit organizations.
Elinor Beidler Siklossy Foundation at a glance
In short: Elinor Beidler Siklossy Foundation gave $132K across 49 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), top state Florida. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $131,650
- +8.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 49
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,687
- +8.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $1,393,494
- +39.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 49, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Florida (20% 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 Elinor Beidler Siklossy Foundation
- How to Apply
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Applications should be in writing and include information necessary to evaluate the organization and grant request. The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations and lists no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Elinor B Siklossy
Mailing address: 53 W Jackson 530, Chicago, IL 60604
Phone: (312) 922-3792
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Elinor Beidler Siklossy Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Bryn Mawr College ($20K). Together the top 10 received $69K.
Grant Size Distribution
246 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 246 grants of 246 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2025 grants went to recipients in multiple states. The largest reported shares of grant dollars went to Florida (20%), Pennsylvania (15%), New York (14%), Virginia (9%), and Massachusetts (9%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 49 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Elinor Beidler Siklossy Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 49 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. How we count
- 100% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 34% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 93% 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 (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $87K (2019) to $132K (2023). In 2025 it made 49 grants totaling $132K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bryn Mawr College Bryn Mawr, PA | General Fund | $20,000 |
| Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research New York, NY | General Fund | $7,000 |
| Brain & Behavior Research Foundation New York, NY | General Fund | $6,000 |
| Harvard Graduate School of Education Cambridge, MA | General Fund | $6,000 |
| Nat'l Alliance on Mental Illness of PB County West Palm Beach, FL | General Fund | $6,000 |
| The Voter Participation Center Washington, DC | General Fund | $6,000 |
| Berkshire County Arc Pittsfield, MA | General Fund | $5,000 |
| Nat'l Alliance on Mental Illness Arlington, VA | General Fund | $5,000 |
| Rollins School of Public Health Atlanta, GA | General Fund | $4,000 |
| Epilepsy Found of America Landover, MD | General Fund | $3,500 |
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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 | $1,393,494 | $534,086 | $136,981 | $131,650 | 49 | $133,465 | $540,548 | $143,378 |
| 2024 | $996,389 | $89,525 | $125,966 | $120,900 | 49 | $122,715 | $95,977 | $134,748 |
| 2023 | $1,032,830 | $30,739 | $139,194 | $132,400 | 50 | $134,415 | $33,579 | $119,977 |
| 2022 | $1,141,285 | $127,505 | $103,287 | $98,600 | 49 | $100,715 | $136,477 | $134,013 |
| 2021 | $1,117,067 | $33,778 | $97,848 | $92,400 | 49 | — | $31,405 | $118,215 |
| 2020 | $1,181,137 | $52,692 | $100,129 | $93,200 | 49 | — | $49,576 | $97,813 |
| 2019 | $1,229,252 | $63,697 | $98,332 | $87,400 | 48 | — | $61,226 | $91,194 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Elinor Beidler Siklossy Foundation reported a distributable amount of $143K 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 foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations working in varied areas. For example, the Voter Participation Center describes its mission as increasing civic engagement among under-represented communities, while the Stanley Medical Research Institute says it seeks causes and better pharmacological treatments for schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. Berkshire County ARC describes its work as assisting and supporting individuals in realizing their chosen lifestyles.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 49 grants totaling $131,650. Grants ranged from $500 to $20,000, with a median grant of $2,000. The largest grant listed was $20,000 to Bryn Mawr College for its general fund. Other notable grants included $7,000 to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research and $6,000 each to the Brain & Behavior Research Foundation, Harvard Graduate School of Education, National Alliance on Mental Illness of Palm Beach County, and the Voter Participation Center; each was listed for general fund support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Elinor Beidler Siklossy and Francis Beidler III as trustees.
Elinor Beidler Siklossy Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Elinor Beidler Siklossy
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Francis Beidler III
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Elinor Beidler Siklossy Foundation
How much does Elinor Beidler Siklossy Foundation give each year?
Elinor Beidler Siklossy Foundation gave $132K across 49 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $121K across 49 grants.
What is Elinor Beidler Siklossy Foundation's typical grant size?
Elinor Beidler Siklossy Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $2,687, across 49 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Elinor Beidler Siklossy Foundation give grants?
Elinor Beidler Siklossy Foundation's top state is Florida, with 20% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (15%) and New York (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were West Palm Beach, FL (7 grants), New York, NY (5 grants), Chicago, IL (5 grants) and Washington, DC (4 grants).
Does Elinor Beidler Siklossy Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Elinor Beidler Siklossy Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (49 of 49) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Elinor Beidler Siklossy Foundation's largest grantees?
Elinor Beidler Siklossy Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Bryn Mawr College ($20,000), Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research ($7,000) and Brain & Behavior Research Foundation ($6,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 25% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Elinor Beidler Siklossy Foundation?
Elinor Beidler Siklossy Foundation reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $133K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $143K (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 Elinor Beidler Siklossy Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations working in varied areas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Elinor Beidler Siklossy Foundation?
Applications should be in writing and include information necessary to evaluate the organization and grant request. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Elinor Beidler Siklossy Foundation's EIN?
Elinor Beidler Siklossy Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3488641. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS January 10, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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