Sig and Mimi Feiger Family Foundation
The Sig and Mimi Feiger Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Morton Grove, Illinois. Its 2025 filing reports 18 grants totaling $2,707,000, including grants to organizations supporting Israel-related causes and to other charitable organizations.
Sig and Mimi Feiger Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Sig and Mimi Feiger Family Foundation gave $2.7M across 18 grants in 2025 (avg $150K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,707,000
- +304.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 18
- +12.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $150,389
- +259.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $27,500
- Total assets
- $15,201,777
- +4.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (86% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Sig and Mimi Feiger Family Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Its filing instructs applicants to contact Steve Feiger and provide the organization’s name, address, and background information. Awards must be used for charitable purposes.
- Review Cycle
- None listed.
- Deadline
- None listed.
- Contact
Application contact: Steve Feiger
Mailing address: 8150 Lehigh Ave, Morton Grove, IL 60053
Phone: (847) 967-1414
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Sig and Mimi Feiger Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Friends of the Israel Defense Forces ($1.1M). Together the top 10 received $2.6M.
Grant Size Distribution
62 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 42 grants of 62 (68%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 86% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 7% to recipients in Washington, DC, and 2% each to recipients in Illinois, California, and Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
Cities
How Sig and Mimi Feiger Family Foundation gives
- 89% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 1037% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 302% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $110K (2021) to $2.7M (2025). In 2025 it made 18 grants totaling $2.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of the Israel Defense Forces New York, NY | Unrestricted for General Use of Charity | $1,150,000 |
| American Friends of Soroka Medical Center Inc Scarsdale, NY | Unrestricted for General Use of Charity | $1,000,000 |
| Foundation for Defense of Democracies Washington, DC | Unrestricted for General Use of Charity | $150,000 |
| Central Fund of Israel Cedarhurst, NY | Unrestricted for General Use of Charity | $100,000 |
| Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago Chicago, IL | Unrestricted for General Use of Charity | $55,000 |
| Stand with US Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted for General Use of Charity | $50,000 |
| Opendor Media Sunrise, FL | Unrestricted for General Use of Charity | $40,000 |
| Colel Chabad Brooklyn, NY | Unrestricted for General Use of Charity | $36,000 |
| Clarion Project Inc Richardson, TX | Unrestricted for General Use of Charity | $30,000 |
| Jewish Institute for National Security of America Washington, DC | Unrestricted for General Use of Charity | $25,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $15,201,777 | $3,509,081 | $2,888,001 | $2,707,000 | 18 | $2,707,000 | $333,080 | $896,366 |
| 2024 | $14,580,697 | $2,485,280 | $884,248 | $669,000 | 16 | $669,000 | $320,032 | $750,393 |
| 2023 | $12,973,974 | $4,275,856 | $1,366,467 | $1,125,850 | 16 | $1,125,850 | $3,039,449 | $503,694 |
| 2022 | $11,046,733 | $12,288,056 | $358,421 | $238,000 | 8 | $238,000 | $3,125,700 | $370,881 |
| 2021 | $2,925,983 | $2,051,288 | $125,197 | $110,000 | 4 | $110,000 | $36,002 | $75,975 |
| 2020 | $999,892 | $1,000,001 | $109 | — | — | — | — | $2,052 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Sig and Mimi Feiger Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $896K for 2025 — 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 2025 grants included support for organizations whose stated work spans health and education, medical care, community services, media, and national security. For example, Friends of the Israel Defense Forces says it supports the health, well-being, and education of Israel’s protectors; American Friends of Soroka Medical Center says it raises funds for Soroka University Medical Center in Beersheva; and the Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago says it provides resources for food, health care, education, and emergency assistance.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $2,707,000 through 18 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $3,000 to $1,150,000, with a median grant of $27,500.
The largest reported grants included $1,150,000 to Friends of the Israel Defense Forces, $1,000,000 to American Friends of Soroka Medical Center, $150,000 to the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, $100,000 to Central Fund of Israel, and $55,000 to Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago. The filing lists these grants as unrestricted for the general use of the charities.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Steve Feiger and Sig Feiger as trustees.
Sig and Mimi Feiger Family Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Sig Feiger
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Steve Feiger
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Sig and Mimi Feiger Family Foundation
How much does Sig and Mimi Feiger Family Foundation give each year?
Sig and Mimi Feiger Family Foundation gave $2.7M across 18 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $669K across 16 grants.
What is Sig and Mimi Feiger Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Sig and Mimi Feiger Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $27,500, and its average grant was $150,389, across 18 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Sig and Mimi Feiger Family Foundation give grants?
Sig and Mimi Feiger Family Foundation gives mostly in New York: 86% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was District of Columbia (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (3 grants) and Washington, DC (3 grants).
Does Sig and Mimi Feiger Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Sig and Mimi Feiger Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (18 of 18) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Sig and Mimi Feiger Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Sig and Mimi Feiger Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Friends of the Israel Defense Forces ($1,150,000), American Friends of Soroka Medical Center Inc ($1,000,000) and Foundation for Defense of Democracies ($150,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 85% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Sig and Mimi Feiger Family Foundation?
Sig and Mimi Feiger Family Foundation reported $15.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.7M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $896K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Sig and Mimi Feiger Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations whose stated work spans health and education, medical care, community services, media, and national security. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Sig and Mimi Feiger Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Sig and Mimi Feiger Family Foundation's EIN?
Sig and Mimi Feiger Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-1386333. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 1, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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