Siemer Family Foundation
Siemer Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Carlsbad, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 3 grants totaling $7K.
Siemer Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Siemer Family Foundation gave $7K across 3 grants in 2021 (avg $2K), mostly in California. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $6,639
- +145.9% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 3
- +200.0% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $2,213
- -18.0% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $2,639
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who Siemer Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Canine Companions for Independence ($3K). Together the top 3 received $7K.
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 7 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2020) to $7K (2021). In 2021 it made 3 grants totaling $7K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Canine Companions for Independence Santa Rosa, CA | General Ops | $3,000 |
| Boy's Girl's Club of Carlsbad Villa Carlsbad, CA | General Operations | $2,639 |
| California Surf Museum Oceanside, CA | General Ops | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $8,939 | $6,639 | 3 | $287 |
| 2020 | $8,939 | $3,660 | $2,700 | 1 | $574 |
| 2019 | $12,599 | $5,855 | $4,850 | 3 | $741 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Siemer Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $287 for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Siemer Family Foundation is led by Robert Siemer, President & Director on every filing since 2019; none of the 3 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Robert Siemer
President & Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bonnie Siemer
Secretary, CFO & Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jessica Hunter
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Jennifer Giddings Siemer (2019–2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2021. "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 Siemer Family Foundation
How much does Siemer Family Foundation give each year?
Siemer Family Foundation gave $7K across 3 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $3K across 1 grant.
What is Siemer Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Siemer Family Foundation's median grant in 2021 was $2,639, and its average grant was $2,213, across 3 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Siemer Family Foundation give grants?
Siemer Family Foundation gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does Siemer Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Siemer Family Foundation's 2021 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
How much is Siemer Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, Siemer Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $287 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Siemer Family Foundation's EIN?
Siemer Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-0940608. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 9, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2021
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