Sieg Dunlap Foundation
The Sieg Dunlap Foundation is a private foundation based in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. Its 2026 filing reports 120 grants totaling $502,600 to charitable organizations, including arts, education, health, religious, and community organizations.
Sieg Dunlap Foundation at a glance
In short: Sieg Dunlap Foundation gave $503K across 120 grants in 2026 (avg $4K), top state Michigan. 13% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $502,600
- -3.8% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 120
- -7.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $4,188
- +3.5% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $3,322,130
- -0.6% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 13% first-time grantees (15 of 120, 2026)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (49% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Sieg Dunlap Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it states that contributions are made only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 41000 Woodward Avenue, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304
Phone: (248) 594-5770
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Sieg Dunlap Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Steppenwolf Theatre ($25K). Together the top 10 received $151K.
Grant Size Distribution
619 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 618 grants of 619 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2026, 49% of grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan, 24% to Illinois, 8% to the District of Columbia, 5% to Virginia, and 3% to New York. The remaining share went to recipients in other states.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 120 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Sieg Dunlap Foundation open to new grantees?
13%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 15 of 120 grantees (13%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 88% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+2%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 93% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2026). 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 2020 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $489K (2020) to $522K (2025). In 2026 it made 120 grants totaling $503K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Steppenwolf Theatre Chicago, IL | ART | $25,000 |
| Judicial Watch Washington, DC | Education | $20,000 |
| Alzheimer's Assn of Greater MI Southfield, MI | Medical Research | $15,500 |
| The Heritage Foundation Washington, DC | Education | $15,000 |
| Lyric Opera of Chicago Chicago, IL | ART | $15,000 |
| Shedd Aquarium Chicago, IL | Education | $15,000 |
| Brigid Alliance New York, NY | Genreal Charitable | $14,000 |
| Lourdes Senior Community Waterford, MI | General Charitable | $11,000 |
| Bulletin of Atomic Scientists Chicago, IL | General Charitable | $10,000 |
| Cherry Hill Presbyterian Church Dearborn, MI | Religious | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,322,130 | $542,230 | $561,290 | $502,600 | 120 | $520,776 | $537,566 | $561,209 |
| 2025 | $3,341,190 | $572,904 | $566,501 | $522,208 | 129 | $532,458 | $178,306 | $533,923 |
| 2024 | $3,334,788 | $330,360 | $549,718 | $502,745 | 123 | $526,304 | $179,979 | $458,241 |
| 2023 | $3,554,146 | $639,935 | $574,269 | $491,000 | 121 | $508,555 | $155,304 | $457,544 |
| 2022 | $3,488,479 | $154,002 | $534,161 | $496,468 | 126 | $505,982 | $149,776 | $541,948 |
| 2021 | $3,868,638 | $718,451 | $530,696 | $507,000 | 127 | — | $142,396 | $424,689 |
| 2020 | $3,680,883 | $207,534 | $522,860 | $488,600 | 133 | — | $169,466 | $424,912 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Sieg Dunlap Foundation reported a distributable amount of $561K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2026 grants include support for organizations whose work spans several areas. For example, Lyric Opera of Chicago says it exists to provide cultural service and advance opera; Friends of the Chicago River says it works to protect and restore the Chicago-Calumet River system; and the Alzheimer’s Association of Greater Michigan received a grant designated for medical research.
Grantmaking
In 2026, the foundation made 120 grants totaling $502,600. Individual grants ranged from $500 to $25,000, with a median of $3,000. Among the largest were $25,000 to Steppenwolf Theatre for art; $20,000 to Judicial Watch for education; $15,500 to the Alzheimer’s Association of Greater Michigan for medical research; and $15,000 each to the Heritage Foundation for education, Lyric Opera of Chicago for art, and Shedd Aquarium for education.
Other 2026 recipients included the Brigid Alliance ($14,000), Lourdes Senior Community ($11,000), Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists ($10,000), Cherry Hill Presbyterian Church ($10,000), WBEZ Alliance ($10,000), and the U of M Club of Detroit Scholarship Fund ($10,000). The listed purposes were general charitable, religious, aid, and education, respectively.
The foundation states on its 2025 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists James H. LoPrete as president and treasurer; James S. LoPrete and Robert D. LoPrete as vice presidents; Mary M. Lyneis as secretary; and Lauren LoPrete, James E. LoPrete, and David P. Germaine as associate trustees.
Sieg Dunlap Foundation is led by James E. Loprete, President, Treasurer, Vice President & Associate Trustee on every filing since 2020; 4 of 5 officers listed in 2026 are compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
James E. Loprete
President, Treasurer, Vice President & Associate Trustee
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$500 (2020) → $1K (2026)
David P. Germaine
Associate Trustee
On filings since 2020
$500 (2020) → $1K (2026)
Lauren Loprete
Associate Trustee
On filings since 2020
$500 (2020) → $1K (2026)
Robert D. Loprete
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$500 (2020) → $1K (2026)
Mary M. Lyneis
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $1K, to James H Loprete (President/Treasurer). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Sieg Dunlap Foundation
How much does Sieg Dunlap Foundation give each year?
Sieg Dunlap Foundation gave $503K across 120 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $522K across 129 grants.
What is Sieg Dunlap Foundation's typical grant size?
Sieg Dunlap Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $3,000, and its average grant was $4,188, across 120 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Sieg Dunlap Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does Sieg Dunlap Foundation give grants?
Sieg Dunlap Foundation's top state is Michigan, with 49% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Illinois (24%) and District of Columbia (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (18 grants), Detroit, MI (14 grants), Washington, DC (4 grants) and Southfield, MI (4 grants).
Does Sieg Dunlap Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 39% of Sieg Dunlap Foundation's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (47 of 120) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Education" (14 grants), "Medical" (12 grants) and "Art" (10 grants).
Who are Sieg Dunlap Foundation's largest grantees?
Sieg Dunlap Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include Steppenwolf Theatre ($25,000), Judicial Watch ($20,000) and Alzheimer's Assn of Greater MI ($15,500), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 12% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Sieg Dunlap Foundation?
Sieg Dunlap Foundation reported $3.3M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $521K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $561K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Sieg Dunlap Foundation fund?
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2026 grants include support for organizations whose work spans several areas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Sieg Dunlap Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it states that contributions are made only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Sieg Dunlap Foundation's EIN?
Sieg Dunlap Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-3641412. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Does Sieg Dunlap Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 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 2026 (received by the IRS June 25, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Sieg Dunlap Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 10, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/sieg-dunlap-foundation-morg_6cbca633420741edb8d0f325c05ac37c
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