Sieff Family Foundation
Sieff Family Foundation is a private foundation focused on Arts and culture, based in Minneapolis, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $73K.
Sieff Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Sieff Family Foundation gave $73K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $72,883
- +129.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- -56.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,412
- +425.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $8,508
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (70% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Sieff Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Salvation Army ($20K). Together the top 7 received $73K.
Grant Size Distribution
62 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 62 grants of 62 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How Sieff Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 413% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $9K (2022) to $73K (2024). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $73K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Salvation Army Alexandria, VA | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Hospitality House Minneapolis, MN | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Simpson Housing Services Inc Minneapolis, MN | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Sharing & Caring Minneapolis, MN | Charitable | $8,508 |
| Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity St. Paul, MN | Charitable | $7,500 |
| Grace Place Minneapolis, MN | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Gigi's Playhouse Hoffman Estates, IL | Charitable | $1,875 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $-24,079 | $81,272 | $72,883 | 7 | $74,935 | — | $3,156 |
| 2023 | $105,351 | $-19,451 | $37,580 | $31,700 | 16 | $33,704 | $2,807 | $4,090 |
| 2022 | $161,882 | $7,726 | $13,433 | $8,600 | 8 | $10,375 | $3,069 | $5,449 |
| 2021 | $167,589 | $-6,030 | $19,364 | $14,200 | 15 | $15,850 | $1,455 | $6,963 |
| 2020 | $192,983 | $8,675 | $25,039 | $17,900 | 16 | — | $1,269 | $6,956 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Sieff Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Sieff Family Foundation is led by Philip Sieff, President & Secretary on the 2024 filing; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Philip Sieff
President & Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Sieff
Former President
President → Former President, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Phil Sieff (2020–2023) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Sieff Family Foundation
How much does Sieff Family Foundation give each year?
Sieff Family Foundation gave $73K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $32K across 16 grants.
What is Sieff Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Sieff Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $8,508, and its average grant was $10,412, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Sieff Family Foundation give grants?
Sieff Family Foundation gives mostly in Minnesota: 70% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Virginia (27%). The most frequent recipient cities were Minneapolis, MN (4 grants).
Does Sieff Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Sieff Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (7 grants).
Who are Sieff Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Sieff Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Salvation Army ($20,000), Hospitality House ($15,000) and Simpson Housing Services Inc ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 69% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
What is Sieff Family Foundation?
Sieff Family Foundation is a private foundation focused on Arts and culture, based in Minneapolis, MN.
How much is Sieff Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Sieff Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Sieff Family Foundation's EIN?
Sieff Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7011890. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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