Sign Research Foundation
TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE SOCIAL, ECONOMIC AND AESTHETIC VALUE OF SIGNAGE TO COMMUNITIES AND BUSINESSES THE FOUNDATION FOCUSES ON BRINGING EDUCATION TO SIGN USERS AND TO THOSE WHO INTERACT WITH SIGN USERS, INCLUDING ADVERTISING AGENCIES, LENDERS, APPRAISERS, ATTORNEYS, REGULATORS, BUSINESSES, FRANCHISERS, AND DESIGNERS.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$783K
+14.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$13K
+113.1% YoY
Grant Count
1
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$13K
+113.1% YoY
About Sign Research Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Sign Research Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in ALEXANDRIA, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $783K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $13K. Net investment income was $15K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $783,471 | $687,067 | $616,435 |
| Revenue | $155,025 | $223,203 | $148,510 |
| Expenses | $66,729 | $145,262 | $80,632 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $15,173 | $11,414 | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Sign Research Foundation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Krd Design ($13,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| KRD DESIGN CHESTER SPRINGS, PA | ON PREMISE SIGNAGE: SITUATIONS, LEGIBILITY, AND VISIBILITY RESEARCH | $13,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRENDA VELASQUEZ | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| MANISH JAISINGHANI | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| MATTHEW SHAD | CHAIRMAN | 1 | — |
| MAX FULTON | SECRETARY/TREASURER | 1 | — |
| SARAH WEXLER | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| STACEY BROWN | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| LORI ANDERSON | ISA PRESIDENT/CEO | 5 | — |
| SAPNA BUDEV | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 35 | — |
| WENDELL PIERRE | ISA VP, FINANCE | 5 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sign Research Foundation?
Sign Research Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in ALEXANDRIA, VA. It holds $783K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Sign Research Foundation?
As of 2024, Sign Research Foundation holds $783K in total assets with $155K in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $13K in 2024.
Where does Sign Research Foundation operate?
Sign Research Foundation has awarded grants in California, Missouri, Pennsylvania, South Carolina.
What size grants does Sign Research Foundation award?
In 2024, Sign Research Foundation awarded 1 grants totaling $13K — an average of about $13K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Sign Research Foundation's EIN?
Sign Research Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-2091972. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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