Sinquefield Center for Research Inc
To support the research functions and operations at saint louis university in order to improve their academic standing in various academic ranking systems.
Sinquefield Center for Research Inc at a glance
In short: Sinquefield Center for Research Inc gave $5.1M across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $5.1M), mostly in Missouri. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $5,065,831
- -45.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,065,831
- -45.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,065,831
- Total assets
- $1,237,182
- -44.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Missouri (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Sinquefield Center for Research Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Saint Louis University (SLU) ($5.1M).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was $5M or more: 4 grants of 5 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Sinquefield Center for Research Inc gives
- Giving fell 30% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 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 $1.4M (2021) to $11.3M (2023). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $5.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Louis University (SLU) St. Louis, MO | Organization's governing body specifically identifies research projects to be undertaken by designated members of the slu academic community and exclusively earmarks funds for those research projects as selected by it for funding. In 2025, the organization granted $500,000 specifically for slu chess club. | $5,065,831 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,237,182 | $5,045,130 | $5,079,718 | $5,065,831 | 1 | $45,130 |
| 2024 | $2,212,364 | $5,140,056 | $9,367,272 | $9,351,469 | 1 | $140,056 |
| 2023 | $5,451,493 | $15,054,991 | $11,341,933 | $11,321,457 | 1 | $54,991 |
| 2022 | $1,607,169 | — | $7,318,918 | $7,288,175 | 1 | — |
| 2021 | $8,926,087 | $5,000,000 | $1,428,510 | $1,414,085 | 1 | — |
| 2020 | $5,354,597 | $5,000,000 | $2,813,611 | $2,779,570 | 1 | — |
About Sinquefield Center for Research Inc
Based on IRS filings
Sinquefield Center for Research Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in St. Louis, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.2M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $5.1M. Net investment income was $45K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Sinquefield Center for Research Inc is led by Michael Podgursky, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Michael Podgursky
President
On filings since 2020
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rex Sinquefield
Chairperson
On filings since 2020
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeanne Sinquefield
Director
On filings since 2020
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ellen Barnidge
Secretary & Treasurer
Secretary & Treasurer - → Secretary & Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2024
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Kenneth Olliff (2020–2024) — Secretary & Treasurer -
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 Sinquefield Center for Research Inc
How much does Sinquefield Center for Research Inc give each year?
Sinquefield Center for Research Inc gave $5.1M across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $9.4M across 1 grant.
How large is Sinquefield Center for Research Inc?
Sinquefield Center for Research Inc reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $5.0M.
What is Sinquefield Center for Research Inc?
Sinquefield Center for Research Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in St. Louis, MO. It holds $1.2M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Sinquefield Center for Research Inc operate?
Sinquefield Center for Research Inc has awarded grants in Missouri.
What is Sinquefield Center for Research Inc's EIN?
Sinquefield Center for Research Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-1644063. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 2, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 10, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 29, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 21, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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