Richard J and Linda J Sieracki
Richard J and Linda J Sieracki is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois. Its 2025 filing reports 25 grants totaling $65,433 to charitable organizations, including food banks, educational institutions, and religious organizations.
Richard J and Linda J Sieracki at a glance
In short: Richard J and Linda J Sieracki gave $65K across 25 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Illinois. 28% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $65,433
- -67.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 25
- -24.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,617
- -57.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $975
- Total assets
- $94,467
- -38.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 28% first-time grantees (7 of 25, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (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. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Richard J and Linda J Sieracki
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its filing says to provide information necessary to determine that the soliciting organization qualifies under IRC Section 501(c)(3). The only stated award restriction is that the organization must be a qualifying 501(c)(3) organization.
- Contact
Application contact: Richard J And Linda J Sieracki Foun
Mailing address: 600 N Lake Shore Dr 3712, Chicago, IL 60611
Phone: (312) 521-7437
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Richard J and Linda J Sieracki funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Greater Chicago Food Depository ($18K). Together the top 10 received $59K.
Grant Size Distribution
143 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 141 grants of 143 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2025 grant dollars went primarily to organizations in Illinois (70%), followed by Arizona (13%), New York (10%), Washington, DC (4%), and New Jersey (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 25 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Richard J and Linda J Sieracki open to new grantees?
28%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 7 of 25 grantees (28%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $350 first-time, $1K repeat.
- 56% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 67% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $65K (2025) to $201K (2024). In 2025 it made 25 grants totaling $65K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Greater Chicago Food Depository Chicago, IL | To accomplish the organization's objectives | $17,500 |
| McCormick Foundation Chicago, IL | To accomplish the organization's objectives | $8,000 |
| St Mary's Food Bank Phoenix, AZ | To accomplish the organization's objectives | $8,000 |
| Planned Parenthood New York, NY | To accomplish the organization's objective. | $6,000 |
| Chicago Sinai Congregation Chicago, IL | To accomplish the organization's objectives | $5,040 |
| Holy Name Cathedral Chicago, IL | To accomplish the organization's objectives | $5,000 |
| Annual Catholic Appeal Chicago, IL | To accomplish the organization's objectives | $4,500 |
| No Kid Hungry Washington, DC | To accomplish the organization's objectives | $2,500 |
| The Nature Conservancy Chicago, IL | To accomplish the organization's objectives | $1,118 |
| Habitat For Humanity Chicago, IL | To accomplish the organization's objective. | $1,000 |
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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 | $94,467 | $10,928 | $68,231 | $65,433 | 25 | $66,446 | $8,820 | $5,970 |
| 2024 | $152,962 | $44,376 | $204,907 | $201,341 | 33 | $202,354 | $41,823 | $11,118 |
| 2023 | $313,683 | $17,770 | $134,527 | $129,800 | 25 | $130,813 | $13,649 | $18,130 |
| 2022 | $430,262 | $13,353 | $204,978 | $197,991 | 33 | $199,011 | $8,784 | $25,787 |
| 2021 | $621,887 | $83,357 | $78,891 | $72,020 | 27 | $73,020 | $78,048 | $27,790 |
| 2020 | $617,421 | $45,724 | $121,988 | $115,188 | 29 | — | $40,266 | $31,726 |
| 2019 | $693,685 | $40,131 | $109,191 | $100,079 | 23 | — | $33,172 | $35,533 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Richard J and Linda J Sieracki reported a distributable amount of $6K 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 or defined funding focus is stated in the available information. The 2025 recipients illustrate a range of supported organizations. The Greater Chicago Food Depository describes its mission as ending hunger through a network of community organizations and individuals. DePaul University describes itself as an innovative Catholic, Vincentian university committed to students’ development and academic excellence. Habitat for Humanity says it brings people together to build homes, communities, and hope. Other recipients include organizations whose stated missions address children’s health care, hospice care, guide dogs for people with vision loss, and children and youth affected by inequity.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 25 grants totaling $65,433. Grants ranged from $100 to $17,500, with a median of $975. In 2024, it reported 33 grants totaling $201,341; in 2023, it reported 25 grants totaling $129,800.
Among the larger 2025 grants were $17,500 to the Greater Chicago Food Depository; $8,000 each to the McCormick Foundation and St Mary’s Food Bank; $6,000 to Planned Parenthood; $5,040 to Chicago Sinai Congregation; $5,000 to Holy Name Cathedral; and $4,500 to the Annual Catholic Appeal.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Linda Sieracki as president, Jeffrey Sieracki as secretary, and Julie Sieracki as treasurer.
Richard J and Linda J Sieracki is led by Linda Sieracki, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Linda Sieracki
President
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey Sieracki
Secretary
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Julie Sieracki
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
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 Richard J and Linda J Sieracki
How much does Richard J and Linda J Sieracki give each year?
Richard J and Linda J Sieracki gave $65K across 25 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $201K across 33 grants.
What is Richard J and Linda J Sieracki's typical grant size?
Richard J and Linda J Sieracki's median grant in 2025 was $975, and its average grant was $2,617, across 25 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Richard J and Linda J Sieracki that year got $1K on average.
Where does Richard J and Linda J Sieracki give grants?
Richard J and Linda J Sieracki gives mostly in Illinois: 70% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Arizona (13%) and New York (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (14 grants).
Does Richard J and Linda J Sieracki give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 25 grants with a stated purpose on Richard J and Linda J Sieracki's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To accomplish the organization's objectives" (21 grants) and "To accomplish the organization's objective." (4 grants).
Who are Richard J and Linda J Sieracki's largest grantees?
Richard J and Linda J Sieracki's largest 2025 grantees include Greater Chicago Food Depository ($17,500), McCormick Foundation ($8,000) and St Mary's Food Bank ($8,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 51% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Richard J and Linda J Sieracki?
Richard J and Linda J Sieracki reported $94K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $66K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $6K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Richard J and Linda J Sieracki fund?
No mission statement or defined funding focus is stated in the available information. The 2025 recipients illustrate a range of supported organizations. The Greater Chicago Food Depository describes its mission as ending hunger through a network of community organizations and individuals. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Richard J and Linda J Sieracki?
The foundation 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 ↑
What is Richard J and Linda J Sieracki's EIN?
Richard J and Linda J Sieracki's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-2487993. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Richard J and Linda J Sieracki 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
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 5, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 24, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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