Sidener Foundation
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Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.3M
+3.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$119K
+19.0% YoY
Grant Count
10
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$12K
+19.0% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Sidener Foundation reported a distributable amount of $134K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation focuses on funding initiatives in the following areas:
- Environment
- Domesticated animals
- Community and economic development
- Housing development
- Human services
Grantmaking
The foundation awarded $1,500 to Service Club for the Blind in St. Louis, Missouri in 2021.
Grant Range
$46
Average Grant
$46
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation supports projects across multiple cities within Missouri, including Ballwin, Brentwood, Bridgeton, and St. Louis.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
- Total Assets: $2,202,775 (representing a 2.6% increase from the previous year)
- Annual Expenses: $118,548
- Annual Revenue: $106,036
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,277,945 | $2,202,775 | $2,215,287 |
| Revenue | $214,547 | $106,036 | $120,881 |
| Expenses | $139,377 | $118,548 | $118,703 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $119,000 | $100,000 | $100,000 |
| Net Investment Income | $194,170 | $87,488 | $102,178 |
| Distributable Amount | $134,184 | $122,578 | $123,978 |
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 2024
Grant Size Distribution
130 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Feed My People ($15,000), Food Outreach ($15,000), Loaves & Fishes for St Louis ($15,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Central Institute for the Deaf St Louis, MO | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Circle of Concern Valley Park, MO | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Feed My People St Louis, MO | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Food Outreach St Louis, MO | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Loaves & Fishes for St Louis Maryland Heights, MO | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Mercy Hospice St Louis, MO | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Operation Food Search St Louis, MO | Charitable | $15,000 |
| St Louis Area Foodbank Bridgeton, MO | Charitable | $15,000 |
| The Food Bank for Central and NE MO Columbia, MO | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Provident St Louis, MO | Charitable | $7,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation's leadership team works on a voluntary basis without compensation:
- Roger Shannon — President
- LE Sidener II — Secretary
- Jill Gray — Treasurer
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LE Sidener II | President | 5 | — |
| LE Sidener II | Secretary | 5 | — |
| Jill Gray | Treasurer | 5 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Sidener Foundation fund?
The foundation focuses on funding initiatives in the following areas: • Environment • Domesticated animals • Community and economic development • Housing development • Human services
How do I apply for a grant from Sidener Foundation?
**Grant Activity:** • Annual grants awarded: approximately $100,000 • Average grant size: $46 • Total grants in previous year: 2,167 • Percentage of new applicants funded: 12% • Open to new applicants: Yes **Recent Grants:** The foundation awarded $1,500 to Service Club for the Blind in St. Louis, Missouri in 2021.
Where does Sidener Foundation make grants?
The foundation supports projects across multiple cities within Missouri, including Ballwin, Brentwood, Bridgeton, and St. Louis.
What size grants does Sidener Foundation award?
In 2024, Sidener Foundation awarded 10 grants totaling $119K — an average of about $12K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Sidener Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Sidener Foundation reported a distributable amount of $134K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Sidener Foundation's EIN?
Sidener Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 51-0189216. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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