Siebel Energy Institute
Siebel Energy Institute is a private foundation focused on Science & Technology, based in Redwood City, CA. IRS filing data is available for 2020. In 2020, it awarded 4 grants totaling $114K.
Siebel Energy Institute at a glance
In short: Siebel Energy Institute gave $114K across 4 grants in 2020 (avg $28K), top state Pennsylvania. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $113,800
- Grants made (2020)
- 4
- Average grant
- $28,450
- Median grant
- $35,000
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (8% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated September 2026.
Who Siebel Energy Institute funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was The University of Tokyo ($35K). Together the top 4 received $114K.
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 4 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 4 grants totaling $114K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The University of Tokyo | Energy Science Program Funding | $35,000 |
| Politecnico Di Torino Doctoral School | Energy Science Program Funding | $35,000 |
| Tsinghua University | Energy Science Program Funding | $35,000 |
| Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA | Energy Science Program Funding | $8,800 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $130,668 | $113,800 | 4 | $5,018 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Siebel Energy Institute reported a distributable amount of $5K for 2020 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Siebel Energy Institute is led by Thomas M. Siebel, Chairman on the 2020 filing; none of the 4 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Thomas M. Siebel
Chairman
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shankar Sastry
Director & Institute Director
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stacey Siebel
Secretary & Director
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ann Akichika
Treasurer
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "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 Siebel Energy Institute
How much does Siebel Energy Institute give each year?
Siebel Energy Institute gave $114K across 4 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Siebel Energy Institute's typical grant size?
Siebel Energy Institute's median grant in 2020 was $35,000, and its average grant was $28,450, across 4 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Siebel Energy Institute give grants?
Siebel Energy Institute's top state is Pennsylvania, with 8% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Does Siebel Energy Institute give general operating support?
Not in 2020: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Siebel Energy Institute's 2020 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Energy Science Program Funding" (4 grants).
What is Siebel Energy Institute?
Siebel Energy Institute is a private foundation focused on Science & Technology, based in Redwood City, CA.
How much is Siebel Energy Institute required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, Siebel Energy Institute reported a distributable amount of $5K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Siebel Energy Institute's EIN?
Siebel Energy Institute's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-4737389. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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