Siebenthaler Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker KEWADIN, MI EIN: 04-3662001

Siebenthaler Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in KEWADIN, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 23 grants totaling $547K. Net investment income was $327K.

Key facts about Siebenthaler Foundation

EIN: 04-3662001
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2023
Annual giving (2023): $547,400
Grants made (2023): 23
Average grant: $23,800
Median grant: $18,240
Primary geography: Michigan (49% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated April 2026.

Who Siebenthaler Foundation funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Siebenthaler Foundation's 23 itemized 2023 grants were Michigan (49%), Florida (17%) and Kentucky (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Elk Rapids, MI (5 grants) and Traverse City, MI (4 grants). None of its 23 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Per Request" (23 grants).

Financial Overview

From 2023 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

—

-100.0% YoY

Annual Giving

$547K

+1817.3% YoY

Grant Count

-25.8% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$24K

+2484.2% YoY

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.

About Siebenthaler Foundation

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Michigan $266K (49%)

Florida $91K (17%)

Kentucky $68K (12%)

New York $55K (10%)

Kansas $18K (3%)

All other $49K (9%)

Share of all 23 itemized 2023 grant dollars.

States

California Florida Indiana Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Michigan New York Tennessee Texas Virginia

Cities

Traverse CityElk RapidsInterlochenMt PleasantEllsworthJacksonvilleAtlantic BeachBellaireLansingMemphisSouthfieldTriangleArlingtonGunterHarrodsburgKansas CityLexingtonMarionMetairieNew Oxford

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2023	2022	2021
Total Assets	—	$223,498	$255,320
Revenue	$348,564	$22,472	$47,299
Expenses	$572,062	$54,294	$57,220
Qualifying Distributions	$555,622	$39,671	$40,041
Net Investment Income	$326,793	$8,091	$30,120
Distributable Amount	$21,493	$30,155	$33,975

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 2023

Grant Size Distribution

116 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2023 grants, the largest recipients include Friends of Gt Conservation District ($91,200), Epic Outreach ($45,600), K-9's for Warriors ($45,600).

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

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2023 IRS filing

From 2023 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
JEFFREY D TERRELL	VICE-PRESIDENT	5	—
JESSICA E THOMPSON	SECRETARY/TREASURER	5	—
ELIZABETH C SIEBENTHALER	PRESIDENT	1	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Siebenthaler Foundation?

Siebenthaler Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in KEWADIN, MI. It holds — in total assets as of 2023.

Where does Siebenthaler Foundation operate?

Siebenthaler Foundation has awarded grants in California, Florida, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, New York, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia.

What size grants does Siebenthaler Foundation award?

In 2023, Siebenthaler Foundation awarded 23 grants totaling $547K — an average of about $24K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

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.