Steven and Nancy Siegel Charitable Trust
The Steven and Nancy Siegel Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations including cancer research, conservation, animal welfare, and community organizations.
Steven and Nancy Siegel Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: Steven and Nancy Siegel Charitable Trust gave $54K across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in North Carolina. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $54,349
- +624.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 15
- +275.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,623
- +93.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,420
- Total assets
- $138,507
- +87.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (55% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Steven and Nancy Siegel Charitable Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. The filing lists the foundation as the contact.
- Contact
Application contact: Steven And Nancy Siegel Charitable
Mailing address: 850 South Park Terrace, Chicago, IL 60605
Phone: (312) 259-8584
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Steven and Nancy Siegel Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The V Foundation ($30K). Together the top 10 received $52K.
Grant Size Distribution
19 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 19 grants of 19 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 55% of grant dollars went to recipients in North Carolina, 14% to Illinois, 11% to Florida, 9% to Tennessee, and 5% to New York. Reported grants also went to organizations in Texas and Washington, DC.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
How Steven and Nancy Siegel Charitable Trust gives
- 27% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2023) to $54K (2024). In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $54K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The V Foundation Cary, NC | Charitable | $30,000 |
| St Judes Childrens Research Hopspit Memphis, TN | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Sanibel Captiva Conservation Sanibel, FL | Charitable | $4,157 |
| Temple Beth El Norht Brook, IL | Charitable | $3,300 |
| ASPCA New York, NY | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Susan G Komen Dallas, TX | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Paws Chiicago Chicago, IL | Charitable | $1,750 |
| Make a Wish Foundation Chicago, IL | Charitable | $1,420 |
| Sanibel Island Historial Museum Sanibel, FL | Charitable | $1,100 |
| World Central Kitchen Washington, DC | Charitable | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $138,507 | $111,350 | $54,349 | $54,349 | 15 | $54,349 |
| 2023 | $73,730 | $77,153 | $8,673 | $7,500 | 4 | $7,500 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for organizations with varied missions. The V Foundation says it funds cancer research and scientists to accelerate progress against cancer. World Central Kitchen describes its work as providing meals during humanitarian, climate, and community crises. Wounded Warrior Project says it focuses on the well-being of post-9/11 veterans, active-duty service members, and their families. The University of Chicago describes its mission as communicating and creating knowledge and fostering a community of scholars and students.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the trust made 15 grants totaling $54,349. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $30,000, with a median grant of $1,420.
Notable 2024 grants included $30,000 to The V Foundation; $5,000 to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital; $4,157 to Sanibel-Captiva Conservation; $3,300 to Temple Beth El; $2,000 each to the ASPCA and Susan G. Komen; and $1,750 to PAWS Chicago. Other reported grants included $1,420 to Make-A-Wish Foundation, $1,100 to Sanibel Island Historical Museum, $1,000 to World Central Kitchen, $872 to Feeding America, and $750 to Wounded Warrior Project. The University of Chicago received $250.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Nancy Siegel as President and Steven Siegel as Vice President.
Steven and Nancy Siegel Charitable Trust is led by Nancy Siegel, President on every filing since 2023; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Nancy Siegel
President
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Steven Siegel
Vice President
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2024. "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 Steven and Nancy Siegel Charitable Trust
How much does Steven and Nancy Siegel Charitable Trust give each year?
Steven and Nancy Siegel Charitable Trust gave $54K across 15 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $8K across 4 grants.
What is Steven and Nancy Siegel Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
Steven and Nancy Siegel Charitable Trust's median grant in 2024 was $1,420, and its average grant was $3,623, across 15 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Steven and Nancy Siegel Charitable Trust give grants?
Steven and Nancy Siegel Charitable Trust gives mostly in North Carolina: 55% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Illinois (14%) and Florida (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (5 grants), Sanibel, FL (2 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Steven and Nancy Siegel Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 15 grants with a stated purpose on Steven and Nancy Siegel Charitable Trust's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (15 grants).
Who are Steven and Nancy Siegel Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
Steven and Nancy Siegel Charitable Trust's largest 2024 grantees include The V Foundation ($30,000), St Judes Childrens Research Hopspit ($5,000) and Sanibel Captiva Conservation ($4,157), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 72% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Steven and Nancy Siegel Charitable Trust?
Steven and Nancy Siegel Charitable Trust reported $139K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $111K.
What does Steven and Nancy Siegel Charitable Trust fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for organizations with varied missions. The V Foundation says it funds cancer research and scientists to accelerate progress against cancer. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Steven and Nancy Siegel Charitable Trust?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Steven and Nancy Siegel Charitable Trust's EIN?
Steven and Nancy Siegel Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-2440819. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
Does Steven and Nancy Siegel Charitable Trust accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
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 2023–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Steven and Nancy Siegel Charitable Trust funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/steven-and-nancy-siegel-charitable-trust-morg_383d92ad7ae3495890572d9143ac9bc0
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