Sigurd & Jarmila Rislov Foundation
Sigurd & Jarmila Rislov Foundation is a private foundation, based in Ann Arbor, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $952K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $81K. Net investment income was $78K.
Sigurd & Jarmila Rislov Foundation at a glance
In short: Sigurd & Jarmila Rislov Foundation gave $81K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $40K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $80,500
- +61.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $40,250
- -19.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $40,250
- Total assets
- $952,429
- -2.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Michigan (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Sigurd & Jarmila Rislov Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was School of Music Theater and Dance of the Univeristy of Michigan ($60K). Together the top 2 received $81K.
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 9 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How Sigurd & Jarmila Rislov Foundation gives
- Giving grew 44% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 141% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2021) to $81K (2025). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $81K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| School of Music Theater and Dance of the Univeristy of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI | Music Education | $60,000 |
| Far Therapeutic Arts and Recreation Birmingham, MI | Therapeutic Arts and Recreation | $20,500 |
Ready to take the next step with Sigurd & Jarmila Rislov Foundation?
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 | $952,429 | $77,785 | $84,406 | $80,500 | 2 | $80,500 | $77,633 | $56,916 |
| 2024 | $973,545 | $121,662 | $51,234 | $50,000 | 1 | $50,000 | $121,488 | $55,125 |
| 2023 | $917,456 | $70,377 | $39,255 | $30,000 | 1 | $30,000 | $70,200 | $48,915 |
| 2022 | $898,487 | $355,138 | $59,975 | $56,000 | 4 | $56,000 | $354,877 | $48,832 |
| 2021 | $622,493 | $105,583 | $17,550 | $15,000 | 1 | $15,000 | $105,344 | $50,611 |
| 2020 | $515,769 | $22,019 | $30,157 | $25,000 | 1 | — | $21,759 | $41,552 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Sigurd & Jarmila Rislov Foundation reported a distributable amount of $57K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Sigurd & Jarmila Rislov Foundation is led by Zachary Savas, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Zachary Savas
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sue Ann Savas
Treasurer & Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Paul Tucci (2020–2024) — Vice President
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 Sigurd & Jarmila Rislov Foundation
How much does Sigurd & Jarmila Rislov Foundation give each year?
Sigurd & Jarmila Rislov Foundation gave $81K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $50K across 1 grant.
How large is Sigurd & Jarmila Rislov Foundation?
Sigurd & Jarmila Rislov Foundation reported $952K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $81K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $57K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does Sigurd & Jarmila Rislov Foundation operate?
Sigurd & Jarmila Rislov Foundation has awarded grants in Colorado, Illinois, Michigan, North Dakota.
What is Sigurd & Jarmila Rislov Foundation's EIN?
Sigurd & Jarmila Rislov Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-1247286. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 18, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Sigurd & Jarmila Rislov Foundation's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders with grantees in common
Charles Russell Wellons Foundation
Durham, NC
The Charles Russell Wellons Foundation funds religious and ministry-related work, education, and scholarships, with most 2024 grant dollars going to North Carolina organizations and additional support in nearby states. Grants ranged from $200 to $76,765, with a median of $3,100. It does not limit giving to preselected organizations; applicants should contact Charlene Hamlett for forms and materials.
Assets
$8.2M
Grants
24
Total Given
$195K
Sentry Insurance Foundation Inc
Stevens Point, WI
The foundation supports education, workforce development, United Way, and local organizations that improve quality of life and build equitable communities, especially in Wisconsin and Hawaii, including Maui. Its 2024 grants had a median of $1,500, though awards ranged widely; it accepts requests by letter to Sentry Insurance stating the organization’s purpose and requested amount.
Assets
$9.9M
Grants
271
Total Given
$7.3M
David Mitchell Marcus Foundation
Carbondale, CO
Assets
$325K
Grants
6
Total Given
$30K
The Farbman Family Foundation
Farmington Hills, MI
Assets
$494K
Grants
4
Total Given
$53K
Mental Research Institute
Menlo Park, CA
The Mental Research Institute funds research and programs using systemic, interactional approaches to psychology, social systems, communication, and human relationships, including mental health and family-related work. Its 2025 grants ranged from $4,500 to $25,000, with a median of $20,000, and went to recipients in multiple states. Although its website describes a rolling application process, its 2024 filing says it funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$11.3M
Grants
33
Total Given
$560K
The Schlanger Family Foundation Inc
Boca Raton, FL
The Schlanger Family Foundation supports a range of charitable organizations, including health and education groups, with 2025 grants typically around $8,750 (median; awards ranged from $2,000 to $107,500). Based in Boca Raton, Florida, it gave most of its 2025 grant dollars to organizations in New York, followed by Florida, New Jersey, Michigan, and North Carolina. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$7.4M
Grants
22
Total Given
$357K
More similar funders
More Funders in Michigan
The filing figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0. About GrantGraph Open
Figures come from Sigurd & Jarmila Rislov Foundation's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
Sigurd & Jarmila Rislov Foundation down — hundreds of funders to go?