Sidell Kagan Foundation
Sidell Kagan Foundation is a private foundation, based in Kirkland, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $1.2M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 2 grants totaling $1.1M. Net investment income was $480K.
Sidell Kagan Foundation at a glance
In short: Sidell Kagan Foundation gave $1.1M across 2 grants in 2026 (avg $525K), mostly in California. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $1,050,000
- +320.0% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $525,000
- +110.0% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $525,000
- Total assets
- $1,227,107
- -31.7% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated November 2026.
Who Sidell Kagan Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was The UCLA Foundation ($800K). Together the top 2 received $1.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 6 grants of 8 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Sidell Kagan Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+17%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2019 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $220K (2020) to $1.1M (2026). In 2026 it made 2 grants totaling $1.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The UCLA Foundation Los Angeles, CA | Medical Research | $800,000 |
| City of Hope Los Angeles, CA | Medical Research | $250,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,227,107 | $505,826 | $1,075,824 | $1,050,000 | 2 | $1,050,000 | $480,002 | $75,831 |
| 2025 | $1,797,105 | $229,406 | $280,617 | $250,000 | 1 | $250,000 | $198,789 | $115,353 |
| 2024 | $1,848,316 | $505,816 | $673,945 | $650,000 | 2 | $650,000 | $481,871 | $113,192 |
| 2023 | $2,016,445 | $302,578 | $925,464 | $900,000 | 2 | $900,000 | $277,114 | $129,731 |
| 2022 | $2,639,331 | $350,249 | $428,095 | $400,000 | 1 | $400,000 | $322,154 | $171,555 |
| 2021 | $2,826,044 | $483,585 | $654,544 | $620,000 | 2 | — | $449,041 | $201,070 |
| 2020 | $2,997,003 | $250,182 | $255,731 | $220,000 | 1 | — | $214,451 | $190,552 |
| 2019 | $3,002,552 | $220,834 | $676,629 | $620,000 | 2 | — | $164,205 | $184,305 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Sidell Kagan Foundation reported a distributable amount of $76K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Sidell Kagan Foundation is led by Jeannette Hahm Esq., Director, Chairman & Secretary on every filing since 2019; none of the 3 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Jeannette Hahm Esq.
Director, Chairman & Secretary
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Jodi Behrman
Director & CFO
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Noelle Gervais
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2026. "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 Sidell Kagan Foundation
How much does Sidell Kagan Foundation give each year?
Sidell Kagan Foundation gave $1.1M across 2 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $250K across 1 grant.
How large is Sidell Kagan Foundation?
Sidell Kagan Foundation reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $76K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does Sidell Kagan Foundation operate?
Sidell Kagan Foundation has awarded grants in California.
What is Sidell Kagan Foundation's EIN?
Sidell Kagan Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-2501843. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2026.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 14, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS September 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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