Sirius Fund
Sirius Fund is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois, established in 1990. The organization operates as a family foundation with a focus on philanthropic grantmaking across multiple sectors.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$1.6M
+17.7% YoY
Grant Count
109
+21.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$14K
-2.8% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Sirius Fund provides grants primarily in the following areas:
- Arts
- Education
- Health
- Human Services
- Jewish organizations
- Environment
The foundation also supports charitable purposes including arbor day initiatives.
Grantmaking
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Sirius Fund's grantmaking focuses primarily on:
- Illinois
- Idaho
- Florida
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of Fiscal Year Ending June 2025:
- Total Assets: $11,986,610
- Total Revenues: $1,994,755
- Total Expenses: $1,734,806
- Total Giving: $1,554,560
Revenue Composition (FY 2025):
- Investment income and dividends: $518,724
- Net rental income: $578
- Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets: $1,478,838
Historical Assets (FY 2024):
- Total Assets: $12,000,000 (approximately)
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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 2025
Grant Size Distribution
200 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Loyola University Chicago - Gift Processing ($75,000), Childrens Advocacy of North and Northwest Cook County ($40,000), Childrens Advocacy of North and Northwest Cook County ($31,340).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN CAMP ASSOCIATION MARTINSVILLE, IN | TO SUPPORT CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $2,500 |
| AMERICAN FRIENDS OF ISRAEL MUSEUM NEW YORK, NY | TO SUPPORT CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $3,000 |
| ANN & ROBERT LURIE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF CHICAGO CHICAGO, IL | TO SUPPORT CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $50 |
| ANTI-DEFAMATION LEAGUE CHICAGO, IL | TO SUPPORT CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $2,500 |
| ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO CHICAGO, IL | TO SUPPORT CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $10,000 |
| ARTIS NAPLES NAPLES, FL | TO SUPPORT CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $10,000 |
| ASPCA NEW YORK, NY | TO SUPPORT CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $50 |
| ATLANTIC SALMON FEDERATION BROOKLYN, NY | TO SUPPORT CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $5,000 |
| BEGINNING WITH CHILDREN BROOKLYN, NY | TO SUPPORT CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $100 |
| BIRTHRIGHT ISRAEL FOUNDATION NEW YORK, NY | TO SUPPORT CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $3,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PETER FOREMAN | PRESIDENT AS NEEDED | — | — |
| VIRGINIA FOREMAN | DIRECTOR AS NEEDED | — | — |
| JEFFREY FOREMAN | DIRECTOR AS NEEDED | — | — |
| CHRISTOPHER FOREMAN | DIRECTOR AS NEEDED | — | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Sirius Fund fund?
Sirius Fund provides grants primarily in the following areas: • Arts • Education • Health • Human Services • Jewish organizations • Environment The foundation also supports charitable purposes including arbor day initiatives.
How do I apply for a grant from Sirius Fund?
**Grant Activity:** • Made 91 grants in the most recent fiscal year (ending June 2025) • Typical award range: $25,000–$212,000 • Total giving (FY 2025): $1,554,560 **Recent Grant Examples:** • Merit School of Music: $108,000 • Rush University Medical Center: $100,000 • National Forest Foundation: $100,000
Where does Sirius Fund make grants?
Sirius Fund's grantmaking focuses primarily on: • Illinois • Idaho • Florida
What size grants does Sirius Fund award?
In 2025, Sirius Fund awarded 109 grants totaling $1.6M — an average of about $14K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Sirius Fund's EIN?
Sirius Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3712587. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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