Sherman N and Rita F Siegel Foundation
The Sherman N and Rita F Siegel Foundation is a private foundation based in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. In 2024, it gave $270,500 through 12 grants, primarily to organizations in Florida.
Sherman N and Rita F Siegel Foundation at a glance
In short: Sherman N and Rita F Siegel Foundation gave $271K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $23K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $270,500
- +5911.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- +500.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $22,542
- +901.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $6,395,420
- -1.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Florida (96% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Sherman N and Rita F Siegel Foundation
- 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.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2979 Pga Blvd 201, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
Phone: (561) 656-0200
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Sherman N and Rita F Siegel Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Jupiter Medical Center Foundation ($165K). Together the top 10 received $268K.
Grant Size Distribution
21 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 19 grants of 21 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 96% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida. California, Colorado, and North Carolina each accounted for 2%, 1%, and 1%, respectively.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
How Sherman N and Rita F Siegel Foundation gives
- In 2024 it paid out 84% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2023) to $333K (2022). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $271K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jupiter Medical Center Foundation Jupiter, FL | Medical Center | $165,000 |
| Mounts Botanical Gardens West Palm Beach, FL | To Inspire and Education Through Nature. | $25,000 |
| Friends of Manatee Lagoon West Palm Beach, FL | To expand environmental education opportunities in palm Beach county. | $25,000 |
| Cancer Alliance of Health & Hope Palm Beach, FL | To ensure a future free of burdens for cancer patients | $11,000 |
| Hanley Foundation West Palm Beach, FL | To eliminate addiction through prevention, advocacy, treatment, and recovery support. | $10,000 |
| Rosarian Academy West Palm Beach, FL | Support professional development and financial aid to students in need. | $10,000 |
| Flagler Museum Palm Beach, FL | Support collection, exchibitions, and education programs with a global audience. | $10,000 |
| Scripps Research La Jolla, CA | Support Groundbreaking Researchto Change Global Health. | $5,000 |
| PII Foundation Denver, CO | The pii foundation is a us-based non-profit organisation established to fund and resource humanitarian initiatives delivering virtual care for the most vulnerable anywhere, anytime. | $4,000 |
| Camp Merrie Woode Sapphire, NC | Support camperships, outstanding programming, and maintain historic buildings and grounds. | $3,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,395,420 | $320,200 | $411,738 | $270,500 | 12 | $289,806 | $284,893 | $344,007 |
| 2023 | $6,486,958 | $136,918 | $214,808 | $4,500 | 2 | $4,500 | $87,653 | $320,211 |
| 2022 | $6,564,848 | $5,925,347 | $374,097 | $332,500 | 7 | $332,500 | $310,495 | $224,722 |
| 2021 | $1,013,598 | $16,751 | $10,390 | — | — | — | $19,707 | $50,528 |
| 2020 | $1,007,237 | $1,007,237 | — | — | — | — | $39 | $843 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Sherman N and Rita F Siegel Foundation reported a distributable amount of $344K for 2024 — 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 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, Jupiter Medical Center Foundation says its mission is to secure resources to sustain clinical excellence and quality of care at Jupiter Medical Center and its affiliates. Friends of Manatee Lagoon says it is dedicated to expanding environmental education opportunities in Palm Beach County and beyond. PII Foundation says it funds humanitarian initiatives delivering virtual care to vulnerable people.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 12 grants totaling $270,500. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $165,000, with a median of $10,000. The largest awards were $165,000 to Jupiter Medical Center Foundation, $25,000 to Mounts Botanical Gardens, and $25,000 to Friends of Manatee Lagoon. Other grants included $11,000 to Cancer Alliance of Health & Hope and $10,000 each to Hanley Foundation, Rosarian Academy, and Flagler Museum.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Randell C Doane as president, Rebecca G Doane as vice president, and H Bryan Doane as secretary.
Sherman N and Rita F Siegel Foundation is led by Randell C. Doane, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Randell C. Doane
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
H. Bryan Doane
Secretary
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rebecca G. Doane
Vice President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Sherman N and Rita F Siegel Foundation
How much does Sherman N and Rita F Siegel Foundation give each year?
Sherman N and Rita F Siegel Foundation gave $271K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $5K across 2 grants.
What is Sherman N and Rita F Siegel Foundation's typical grant size?
Sherman N and Rita F Siegel Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $22,542, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Sherman N and Rita F Siegel Foundation give grants?
Sherman N and Rita F Siegel Foundation gives mostly in Florida: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were West Palm Beach, FL (4 grants) and Palm Beach, FL (2 grants).
Does Sherman N and Rita F Siegel Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on Sherman N and Rita F Siegel Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Sherman N and Rita F Siegel Foundation's largest grantees?
Sherman N and Rita F Siegel Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Jupiter Medical Center Foundation ($165,000), Mounts Botanical Gardens ($25,000) and Friends of Manatee Lagoon ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 79% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Sherman N and Rita F Siegel Foundation?
Sherman N and Rita F Siegel Foundation reported $6.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $290K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $344K (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 Sherman N and Rita F Siegel Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, Jupiter Medical Center Foundation says its mission is to secure resources to sustain clinical excellence and quality of care at Jupiter Medical Center and its affiliates. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Sherman N and Rita F Siegel Foundation?
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 Sherman N and Rita F Siegel Foundation's EIN?
Sherman N and Rita F Siegel Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-3392306. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Sherman N and Rita F Siegel 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.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Sherman N and Rita F Siegel Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 4, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/sherman-n-and-rita-f-siegel-foundation-morg_5e02cb8d95764ca79860f7e604e22dee
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