Sicklesteel Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker Mount Vernon, WA EIN: 91-2070155

Sicklesteel Foundation is a private foundation, based in Mount Vernon, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $514K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $56K. Net investment income was $69K.

Key facts about Sicklesteel Foundation

EIN: 91-2070155
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $56,000
Grants made (2024): 5
Average grant: $11,200
Median grant: $10,000
Total assets: $514,338
Primary geography: Washington (51% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated April 2026.

Who Sicklesteel Foundation funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Sicklesteel Foundation's 5 itemized 2024 grants were Washington (51%), Tennessee (38%) and California (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Mount Vernon, WA (2 grants). None of its 5 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support.

How Sicklesteel Foundation gives

Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−9%). Method
In 2024 it paid out 261% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$514K

+28.7% YoY

Annual Giving

$56K

-21.7% YoY

Grant Count

+25.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$11K

-37.4% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Sicklesteel Foundation reported a distributable amount of $22K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About Sicklesteel Foundation

Based on IRS filings

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Washington $29K (51%)

Tennessee $21K (38%)

California $6K (11%)

Share of all 5 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

California Colorado Illinois Michigan Missouri Tennessee Texas Washington

Cities

Mount VernonBurlingtonNashvilleJenisonOaklandChicagoColorado SpringsNorth Richland HillsSeattleWarrenton

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$514,338	$399,505	$384,974
Revenue	$94,790	$96,880	$112,232
Expenses	$60,340	$74,982	$59,153
Qualifying Distributions	$57,047	$72,577	$57,092
Net Investment Income	$68,742	$75,862	$96,239
Distributable Amount	$21,853	$20,576	$24,488

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 3, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 5 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

23 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Hope for Justice ($21,250), Christian Artist Sharing Truth ($11,000), His Place Church ($10,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
HOPE FOR JUSTICE Nashville, TN	CHANGE LIVES, END SLAVERY	$21,250
CHRISTIAN ARTIST SHARING TRUTH Mount Vernon, WA	EDUCATE CHILDREN & YOUTH IN THEATRE	$11,000
HIS PLACE CHURCH Burlington, WA	PROMOTE MISSIONS & SERVE COMMUNITY	$10,000
CALVARY CHAPEL SKAGIT VALLEY Mount Vernon, WA	PROMOTE MISSIONS & SERVE COMMUNITY	$7,750
LEND A HAND Oakland, CA	EDUCATIONAL TOOLS AND ASSISTANCE	$6,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.

From 2024 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Thom Sicklesteel	President	—	—
Dylan Sicklesteel	Treasurer	—	—
Dain Sicklesteel	Secretary	—	—

Frequently Asked Questions

How large is Sicklesteel Foundation?

As of 2024, Sicklesteel Foundation holds $514K in total assets with $95K in annual revenue. It awarded 5 grants totaling $56K in 2024.

Where does Sicklesteel Foundation operate?

Sicklesteel Foundation has awarded grants in California, Colorado, Illinois, Michigan, Missouri, Tennessee, Texas, Washington.

What size grants does Sicklesteel Foundation award?

In 2024, Sicklesteel Foundation awarded 5 grants totaling $56K — an average of about $11K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Sicklesteel Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Sicklesteel Foundation reported a distributable amount of $22K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.