Siebenthaler Foundation
The Siebenthaler Foundation is a private foundation based in Kewadin, Michigan. Its 2023 IRS filing is marked as the foundation’s final return and states that it made final distributions of its assets in dissolution on December 18, 2023; it therefore appears to have wound down and stopped grantmaking.
Siebenthaler Foundation at a glance
In short: Siebenthaler Foundation gave $547K across 23 grants in 2023 (avg $24K), top state Michigan. 74% of 2023 grantees were new. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $547,400
- +1817.3% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 23
- -25.8% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $23,800
- +2484.2% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $18,240
- New grantees (estimate)
- 74% first-time grantees (17 of 23, 2023; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (49% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Siebenthaler Foundation
- How to Apply
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The 2023 filing listed no specific format for materials and no restrictions or limitations on awards. The foundation’s final-return status indicates these instructions are not current.
- Review Cycle
- The 2023 filing stated that there was no submission deadline; this is not a current deadline.
- Deadline
- The 2023 filing stated that there was no submission deadline; this is not a current deadline.
- Contact
Application contact: Jessica Thompsonjeff Terrell
Mailing address: 225 N West Torch Lake Drive, Kewadin, MI 49648
Phone: (231) 883-4715
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Siebenthaler Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Friends of GT Conservation District ($91K). Together the top 10 received $430K.
Grant Size Distribution
148 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 147 grants of 148 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2023 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in Michigan (49%), Florida (17%), Kentucky (12%), New York (10%), and Kansas (3%). These shares describe the locations of grant recipients, not a stated geographic restriction.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 23 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Siebenthaler Foundation open to new grantees?
74%
first-time grantees, 2023
In 2023, 17 of 23 grantees (74%) were first-time recipients. With only 23 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $25K; repeat grants $21K. How we count
Medians: $18K first-time, $15K repeat.
- 26% of 2023 grantees were also funded in 2022. Method
- Giving grew 2001% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2023). 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 2019 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2019) to $547K (2023). In 2023 it made 23 grants totaling $547K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of GT Conservation District Traverse City, MI | Per Request | $91,200 |
| Epic Outreach Jacksonville, FL | Per Request | $45,600 |
| K-9'S for Warriors Ponte Vedra, FL | Per Request | $45,600 |
| Mount Holiday Inc Traverse City, MI | Per Request | $45,600 |
| Tart Trails Traverse City, MI | Per Request | $45,600 |
| Amvets Post #114 Elk Rapids, MI | Per Request | $45,000 |
| Centenary United Methodist Church Lexington, KY | Per Request | $36,480 |
| Brain & Behavior Research Foundation New York, NY | Per Request | $27,360 |
| Cancer Care New Oxford, NY | Per Request | $27,360 |
| Good Samaritan Family Services Ellsworth, MI | Per Request | $20,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $348,564 | $572,062 | $547,400 | 23 | $555,622 | $326,793 | $21,493 |
| 2022 | $223,498 | $22,472 | $54,294 | $28,550 | 31 | $39,671 | $8,091 | $30,155 |
| 2021 | $255,320 | $47,299 | $57,220 | $26,800 | 31 | $40,041 | $30,120 | $33,975 |
| 2020 | $265,241 | $42,038 | $54,783 | $26,050 | 31 | — | $26,135 | $29,555 |
| 2019 | $277,986 | $51,844 | $55,595 | $25,450 | 32 | — | $34,949 | $29,505 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Siebenthaler Foundation reported a distributable amount of $21K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2023 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. For example, K9s for Warriors says it provides service dogs to veterans experiencing PTSD, traumatic brain injury, or military sexual trauma. Good Samaritan Family Services says it provides food, clothing, heating, and other assistance to individuals and families in need. Unbound says its mission is to support families and communities worldwide on self-directed paths out of poverty.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the foundation made 23 grants totaling $547,400. Grants ranged from $1,400 to $91,200, with a median of $18,240. The filing identifies these as final distributions made in dissolution.
Among the largest grants were $91,200 to Friends of GT Conservation District; $45,600 each to Epic Outreach, K9s for Warriors, Mount Holiday, and TART Trails; and $45,000 to AMVETS Post #114. Other notable grants included $36,480 to Centenary United Methodist Church, $27,360 each to Brain & Behavior Research Foundation and Cancer Care, and $20,000 to Good Samaritan Family Services.
The 2023 filing stated that the foundation did not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It listed no specific format for application materials, no submission deadline, and no restrictions or limitations on awards. These terms are from the foundation’s final filing and should not be read as a current application opportunity.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing lists Elizabeth C. Siebenthaler as president, Jeffrey D. Terrell as vice-president, and Jessica E. Thompson as secretary/treasurer.
Siebenthaler Foundation is led by Elizabeth C. Siebenthaler, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 3 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Elizabeth C. Siebenthaler
President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey D. Terrell
Vice President
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jessica E. Thompson
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2023. "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 Siebenthaler Foundation
How much does Siebenthaler Foundation give each year?
Siebenthaler Foundation gave $547K across 23 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $29K across 31 grants.
What is Siebenthaler Foundation's typical grant size?
Siebenthaler Foundation's median grant in 2023 was $18,240, and its average grant was $23,800, across 23 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Siebenthaler Foundation that year got $25K on average.
Where does Siebenthaler Foundation give grants?
Siebenthaler Foundation's top state is Michigan, with 49% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Florida (17%) and Kentucky (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Elk Rapids, MI (5 grants) and Traverse City, MI (4 grants).
Does Siebenthaler Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2023: none of the 23 grants with a stated purpose on Siebenthaler Foundation's 2023 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Per Request" (23 grants).
Who are Siebenthaler Foundation's largest grantees?
Siebenthaler Foundation's largest 2023 grantees include Friends of GT Conservation District ($91,200), Epic Outreach ($45,600) and K-9'S for Warriors ($45,600), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 33% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
What does Siebenthaler Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2023 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. For example, K9s for Warriors says it provides service dogs to veterans experiencing PTSD, traumatic brain injury, or military sexual trauma. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Siebenthaler Foundation?
The 2023 filing listed no specific format for materials and no restrictions or limitations on awards. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Siebenthaler Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, Siebenthaler Foundation reported a distributable amount of $21K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Siebenthaler Foundation's EIN?
Siebenthaler Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-3662001. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 4, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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