Sia Foundation Inc
SIA Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Lafayette, Indiana. It makes grants to qualifying organizations and entities in Indiana for specific capital projects intended to improve quality of life and meet residents’ needs.
Sia Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Sia Foundation Inc gave $382K across 60 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in Indiana. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $381,960
- +21.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 60
- -6.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,366
- +29.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,587
- Total assets
- $4,708,720
- -0.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Indiana (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Sia Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
The filing states that applicants must use the SIA Foundation Grant Application Form and include a copy of their IRS determination letter for exempt status, a description of the capital project and who will benefit,…
The filing states that applicants must use the SIA Foundation Grant Application Form and include a copy of their IRS determination letter for exempt status, a description of the capital project and who will benefit, and the amount requested. Requests must be at least $1,000 and no more than $15,000. Funding is restricted to capital investments in facilities, equipment, or real estate, and may not be used for operating expenses. Applicants must be financially sound and be either a tax-exempt organization under section 501(c) with a chapter office in Indiana, an educational institution located in Indiana, or an Indiana governmental or quasi-governmental entity.
- Review Cycle
- March 31 and September 30.
- Deadline
- March 31 and September 30.
- Contact
Application contact: Sia Foundation
Mailing address: PO Box 6470, Lafayette, IN 47903
Phone: (765) 449-6565
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Sia Foundation Inc
Who Sia Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was United Way of Greater Lafayette ($50K). Together the top 10 received $178K.
Grant Size Distribution
235 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 233 grants of 235 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s stated eligibility is limited to qualifying applicants in Indiana. All reported 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Indiana.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 60 itemized grants.
Cities
How Sia Foundation Inc gives
- 18% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 33% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 157% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 $244K (2023) to $382K (2025). In 2025 it made 60 grants totaling $382K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Way of Greater Lafayette Lafayette, IN | Contribution to UW Fundraising Campaign | $50,000 |
| Tippecanoe County Sheriffs Office Lafayette, IN | Grant for AEDs | $15,000 |
| Gennesaret Free Clinics Indianapolis, IN | Grant for diagnostic ultrasound machine & testing equip | $14,612 |
| Dayton Elementary School Dayton, IN | Grant for greenhouse | $14,500 |
| Benton Community School Corp Fowler, IN | Grant for brake lathe machine | $14,382 |
| Combat Cookies Dayton, IN | Grant for building supplies for community space | $14,252 |
| Tippecanoe Township Volunteer Fire Department Battle Ground, IN | Grant for AEDs | $14,087 |
| Hear Indiana Indianapolis, IN | Grant for sound booth clinical audiometer | $13,922 |
| Cultivate Food Rescue South Bend, IN | Grant for kitchen equipment | $13,632 |
| MAAC Foundation Valparaiso, IN | Grant for equip for fire response EMT training | $13,490 |
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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 | $4,708,720 | $479,261 | $483,241 | $381,960 | 60 | $419,297 | $415,317 | $266,334 |
| 2024 | $4,717,396 | $440,942 | $378,960 | $313,540 | 64 | $314,366 | $376,348 | $264,370 |
| 2023 | $4,663,325 | $170,365 | $303,384 | $244,046 | 51 | $245,475 | $112,456 | $245,991 |
| 2022 | $4,792,153 | $662,472 | $359,016 | $288,220 | 59 | $296,149 | $499,605 | $250,283 |
| 2021 | $4,478,131 | $467,032 | $393,828 | $321,969 | 1 | $326,527 | $383,673 | $295,309 |
| 2020 | $4,404,727 | $239,840 | $316,510 | $254,478 | 1 | — | $184,277 | $253,993 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Sia Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $266K 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 says it aims to improve quality of life and help meet the needs of Indiana residents. Its grants support capital projects in arts and culture, education, and health and welfare. Eligible applicants include qualifying tax-exempt organizations, educational institutions, and governmental or quasi-governmental entities in Indiana.
The grantees’ missions illustrate the range of organizations supported. Hear Indiana says it creates equal opportunities for children with hearing loss through listening and spoken language. Teachers’ Treasures says it distributes school supplies free to teachers of students in need, while The Milk Bank says it works to improve health outcomes by providing access to safe human milk. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 60 grants totaling $381,960. Grant amounts ranged from $25 to $50,000, with a median of $3,587. The largest award was $50,000 to United Way of Greater Lafayette for a contribution to its fundraising campaign. Other notable awards included $15,000 to the Tippecanoe County Sheriffs Office for AEDs; $14,612 to Gennesaret Free Clinics for a diagnostic ultrasound machine and testing equipment; and $14,500 to Dayton Elementary School for a greenhouse.
Other 2025 recipients included Hear Indiana, which received $13,922 for a sound booth clinical audiometer, and Cultivate Food Rescue, which received $13,632 for kitchen equipment. Tricia’s Hope received $12,000; its stated mission is to support individuals and families affected by cancer. The listed awards to these organizations are grants from the foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Edward Wulbrecht as President; David Toles, Lesley Denham Baird, Julie Cole, and Scott Riggins as Directors; and Scott Riggins as Secretary.
Sia Foundation Inc is led by Edward Wulbrecht, President since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Edward Wulbrecht
President
Director → President, 2022
On filings since 2020
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Julie Cole
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Toles
Director
On filings since 2022
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott Riggins
Director & Secretary
Director → Director & Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lesley Denham Baird
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Lesley Denham (2024) — Director
- Former: Douglas Robert Meyer (2020–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Thomas Vernon Easterday (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: David Rausch (2020–2021) — Director
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 Sia Foundation Inc
How much does Sia Foundation Inc give each year?
Sia Foundation Inc gave $382K across 60 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $314K across 64 grants.
What is Sia Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Sia Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $3,587, and its average grant was $6,366, across 60 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Sia Foundation Inc give grants?
Sia Foundation Inc gives mostly in Indiana: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Lafayette, IN (16 grants), Indianapolis, IN (7 grants), Delphi, IN (4 grants) and West Lafayette, IN (3 grants).
Does Sia Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 60 grants with a stated purpose on Sia Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Matching Gift" (20 grants).
Who are Sia Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Sia Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include United Way of Greater Lafayette ($50,000), Tippecanoe County Sheriffs Office ($15,000) and Gennesaret Free Clinics ($14,612), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 21% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Sia Foundation Inc?
Sia Foundation Inc reported $4.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $419K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $266K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Sia Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation says it aims to improve quality of life and help meet the needs of Indiana residents. Its grants support capital projects in arts and culture, education, and health and welfare. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Sia Foundation Inc?
The filing states that applicants must use the SIA Foundation Grant Application Form and include a copy of their IRS determination letter for exempt status, a description of the capital project and who will benefit,… Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Sia Foundation Inc's EIN?
Sia Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-2033162. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 30, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 31, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS December 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 7, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
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Grantable. (2026). Sia Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/sia-foundation-inc-morg_d563f37eb6d14865a8d3e1f20bea8ce7
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