Sills Foundation Inc is a private 501(c)(3) grantmaking foundation based in West Bloomfield, Michigan. Established in 1997, the foundation operates as a private foundation focused on philanthropic giving across multiple sectors.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$277K
+16.8% YoY
Grant Count
46
+17.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$6K
-1.0% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation primarily funds general charitable purposes. Based on recent grantmaking activity, focus areas include:
- Education
- Human Services
- Philanthropy and Voluntarism
- COVID-19 relief and disaster preparedness
- Beekeeping, organic farming, and agriculture
- Human rights
The foundation's giving extends across multiple states, with particular activity in Michigan, New York, and California.
Grantmaking
The foundation made additional grants totaling $194,631 to 27 other organizations in 2024.
Grant Range
$200–$100,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation funds organizations primarily in Michigan, New York, and California.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 2024:
- Total Assets: $2,346,722
- Total Revenue: $269,627
- Total Expenses: $297,664
- Investment Income and Dividends: $59,405
- Total Liabilities: $29
Staffing:
- Number of employees: 0
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Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
209 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUSAN J SILLS | PRESIDENT | 0.5 | — |
| CLAUDIA SILLS | SECRETARY | 0.25 | — |
| DOUGLAS SILLS | TREASURER | 0.25 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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