Signet Love Inspires Foundation
Signet Love Inspires Foundation is a private foundation based in Akron, Ohio. It makes grants to charitable organizations; its 2024 filing materials request an organization’s 501(c)(3) exemption letter, most recent Form 990, and a completed Form W-9.
Signet Love Inspires Foundation at a glance
In short: Signet Love Inspires Foundation gave $947K across 44 grants in 2024 (avg $22K), mostly in Texas. 33% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $947,051
- -4.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 44
- -20.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $21,524
- +19.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $8,729,890
- +0.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 33% first-time grantees (14 of 43, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Texas (81% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Signet Love Inspires Foundation
- How to Apply
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Complete and submit a grant application online with the requested materials.
- Review Cycle
- None; proposals are reviewed twice a year.
- Deadline
- None; proposals are reviewed twice a year.
- Contact
Application contact: Httpswwwsignetjewelerscomour-Compan
Mailing address: 375 Ghent Rd, Akron, OH 44333
Phone: (330) 668-5000
Email: communityimpact@signetjewelers.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Signet Love Inspires Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Children's Medical Center Foundation ($552K). Together the top 10 received $886K.
Grant Size Distribution
163 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 154 grants of 163 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Texas received 81% of grant dollars, followed by the District of Columbia (6%), Ohio (5%), Tennessee (3%), and New York (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 44 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Signet Love Inspires Foundation open to new grantees?
33%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 14 of 43 grantees (33%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $558; repeat grants $32K. How we count
Medians: $375 first-time, $6K repeat.
- 49% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 217% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 217% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $299K (2021) to $1.3M (2022). In 2024 it made 44 grants totaling $947K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Children's Medical Center Foundation Dallas, TX | General Fund | $551,940 |
| Family Place Dallas, TX | General Fund | $200,000 |
| American National Red Cross Washington, DC | General Fund | $50,100 |
| Alsacst Jude Children's Research Hospital Memphis, TN | General Fund | $22,638 |
| American Heart Association Dallas, TX | General Fund | $10,650 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society Washington, DC | General Fund | $10,206 |
| Casagal Program of Summit CO Akron, OH | General Fund | $10,050 |
| American Red Cross of Northern Ohio Akron, OH | General Fund | $10,006 |
| Business Volunteers Unlimited Cleveland, OH | General Fund | $10,000 |
| Council for Economic Education New York, NY | General Fund | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8,729,890 | $515,636 | $662,495 | $947,051 | 44 | $947,051 | $471,937 | $436,606 |
| 2023 | $8,658,055 | $340,319 | $3,448,762 | $989,821 | 55 | $989,821 | $318,978 | $421,474 |
| 2022 | $8,901,198 | $5,001,274 | $1,311,923 | $1,302,456 | 44 | $1,302,546 | — | $443,384 |
| 2021 | $5,202,878 | $5,502,316 | $299,438 | $298,632 | 20 | $298,632 | $510 | $174,354 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Signet Love Inspires Foundation reported a distributable amount of $437K for 2024 — 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 foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Children’s Medical Center Foundation says it raises philanthropic contributions to help Children’s Health System of Texas make life better for children. Business Volunteers Unlimited says it brings businesses and nonprofits together to strengthen nonprofits, primarily in Northeast Ohio. National Inclusion Project says it works with recreational programs, families, and communities so children of all abilities can play, laugh, and learn together.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 44 grants totaling $947,051. Grant amounts ranged from $45 to $551,940, with a median of $1,000. The largest awards included $551,940 to Children’s Medical Center Foundation and $200,000 to Family Place, both in Dallas, for general funds. Other grants included $50,100 to American National Red Cross; $22,638 to ALSAC St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital; and $10,650 to American Heart Association. Each was reported for general fund purposes.
The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Applications are submitted online. Applicants are asked to provide a copy of their organization’s 501(c)(3) exemption letter, most recent Form 990 filing, and a completed Form W-9. Applicants should refer to the foundation’s Grant Policy and Procedures for award restrictions.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Matt Swibel as president; Vincent Ciccolini as treasurer; Stash Ptak as secretary; and Colleen Rooney, Joan Hilson, and James Kevin Symanczyk as directors.
Signet Love Inspires Foundation is led by Matt Swibel, President on every filing since 2023; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Matt Swibel
President
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Colleen Rooney
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joan Hilson
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James Kevin Symancyk
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stash Ptak
Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Vincent Ciccolini
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Virginia C. Drosos (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: David Bouffard (2021–2022) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Signet Love Inspires Foundation
How much does Signet Love Inspires Foundation give each year?
Signet Love Inspires Foundation gave $947K across 44 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $990K across 55 grants.
What is Signet Love Inspires Foundation's typical grant size?
Signet Love Inspires Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $21,524, across 44 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Signet Love Inspires Foundation that year got $558 on average.
Where does Signet Love Inspires Foundation give grants?
Signet Love Inspires Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 81% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was District of Columbia (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Akron, OH (5 grants), Dallas, TX (4 grants), Washington, DC (4 grants) and New York, NY (4 grants).
Does Signet Love Inspires Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Signet Love Inspires Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (44 of 44) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Signet Love Inspires Foundation's largest grantees?
Signet Love Inspires Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Children's Medical Center Foundation ($551,940), Family Place ($200,045 across 2 grants) and American National Red Cross ($50,100), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 85% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Signet Love Inspires Foundation?
Signet Love Inspires Foundation reported $8.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $947K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $437K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Signet Love Inspires Foundation fund?
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Signet Love Inspires Foundation?
Complete and submit a grant application online with the requested materials. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Signet Love Inspires Foundation's EIN?
Signet Love Inspires Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-1665611. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Signet Love Inspires Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/signet-love-inspires-foundation-morg_cfba73dc29824f29bde8d4aca6a531ff
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