Seigle Foundation
The Seigle Foundation is a private philanthropic organization based in Dundee, Illinois, established in 2021. The foundation supports diverse community projects with a focus on improving quality of life and transforming individual lives in the Elgin and Dundee regions. Within less than two years of its formation, the foundation contributed over $1 million to deserving causes.
Key facts about Seigle Foundation
- EIN
- 36-3112783
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025
- Annual giving (2025)
- $950,780
- Grants made (2025)
- 33
- Average grant
- $28,812
- Median grant
- $26,000
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- How to apply
- The foundation appears to have a website with grant application information. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Seigle Foundation funds
By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Seigle Foundation's 33 itemized 2025 grants were Illinois (100%). The most frequent recipient cities were Elgin, IL (20 grants), Geneva, IL (4 grants) and Chicago, IL (2 grants). None of its 33 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Education" (14 grants), "Arts" (7 grants) and "Housing" (6 grants).
How Seigle Foundation gives
Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
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Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$951K
+3.5% YoY
Grant Count
33
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$29K
+3.5% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary focus areas are:
- Arts
- Education
- Food
- Housing
The foundation also supports work in health, community and economic development, religion, and human services. Leadership is interested in supporting work that transforms the lives of individuals and improves quality of life in Elgin and Dundee, as well as supporting the health and wellbeing of nonprofits so they can achieve their missions effectively and with excellence.
Grantmaking
Grant Range
$5,000 to $60,000
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Illinois, with particular emphasis on the Elgin and Dundee communities. Funding extends to projects in cities including Aurora, Carpentersville, and Chicago.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 33 itemized 2025 grant dollars.
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Giving:
- Total assets: $5,201,547
- Total giving (2024): $918,945
- Revenue: $650,404
- Expenses: $765,367
Note: The foundation's expenses exceed its revenue, with all board members serving on a voluntary basis without compensation.
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Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
121 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest recipients include Community Crisis Center ($55,000), Hamilton Wings ($50,000), Marklund Childrens Home ($50,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Crisis Center Elgin, IL | Housing | $55,000 |
| Hamilton Wings Elgin, IL | Arts | $50,000 |
| Marklund Childrens Home Geneva, IL | Education | $50,000 |
| Easterseals DuPage and Fox Valley Villa Park, IL | Education | $50,000 |
| Enriching Pship for Early Learning Elgin, IL | Education | $50,000 |
| Centro De Informacion Elgin, IL | Education | $46,680 |
| Alignment Collaborative For Edu Elgin, IL | Education | $44,000 |
| Kids Above All Illinois Chicago, IL | Education | $36,000 |
| Prairie State Legal West Chicago, IL | Housing | $35,000 |
| CASA Kane County Geneva, IL | Housing | $30,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The Seigle Foundation board of directors consists of:
- Mark Seigle — President and Treasurer (5 hours/week, volunteer)
- Robin Seigle — Vice President and Secretary (5 hours/week, volunteer)
- Karina Nava — Board Member and Director (1 hour/week, volunteer)
Mark and Robin Seigle are lifelong residents of the Elgin-Dundee communities. Their families immigrated to the region generations ago and helped build local institutions. Mark's family business, Seigle's Cabinet Center, traces its origins to the late 19th century and served as an anchor of the local economy until its recent sale to the largest distributor of cabinetry and countertops to the construction industry in the United States.
Karina Nava is the Elgin Assistant City Manager and a lifelong Elginite who brings extensive experience in human services to the board.
All three board members are actively invested as volunteers in numerous nonprofits in the community.
Compensation Overview
No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.
From 2025 IRS filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Seigle | Pres Treas | 5 | — |
| Robin Seigle | VP Secretary | 5 | — |
| Karina Nava | Director | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The Seigle Foundation has demonstrated active grantmaking in recent months:
Seigle Foundation awards $250k in housing grantsAnnounced $250,000 in housing grants to eight charitable organizations focused on housing and homelessness support
Seigle Foundation awards $250k in housing grantsGranted $30,000 to Elgin PADS to support critical homeless services
Seigle Foundation grants $30,000 to Elgin PADS to support critical homelessContinues to fund organizations across its focus areas including arts, education, food, and housing
The foundation has established itself as an engaged community partner, with leadership providing both financial support and strategic partnership to local nonprofits.
Seigle Foundation grants $30,000 to Elgin PADS to support critical homelessFrequently Asked Questions
What does Seigle Foundation fund?
The foundation's primary focus areas are: • **Arts** • **Education** • **Food** • **Housing** The foundation also supports work in health, community and economic development, religion, and human services. Leadership is interested in supporting work that transforms the lives of individuals and improves quality of life in Elgin and Dundee, as well as supporting the health and wellbeing of nonprofits so they can achieve their missions effectively and with excellence.
How do I apply for a grant from Seigle Foundation?
The foundation appears to have a website with grant application information. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does Seigle Foundation make grants?
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Illinois, with particular emphasis on the Elgin and Dundee communities. Funding extends to projects in cities including Aurora, Carpentersville, and Chicago.
What size grants does Seigle Foundation award?
In 2025, Seigle Foundation awarded 33 grants totaling $951K — an average of about $29K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Seigle Foundation's EIN?
Seigle Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3112783. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.