The Fred B Sieber Foundation
The Fred B Sieber Foundation is a private foundation, based in Tampa, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $1.2M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 5 grants totaling $20K.
The Fred B Sieber Foundation at a glance
In short: The Fred B Sieber Foundation gave $20K across 5 grants in 2026 (avg $4K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $19,500
- -13.5% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 5
- -50.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $3,900
- +72.9% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $4,500
- Total assets
- $1,228,974
- -4.2% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Florida (77% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who The Fred B Sieber Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Indira Alur ($5K). Together the top 5 received $20K.
Grant Size Distribution
42 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 42 grants of 42 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Fred B Sieber Foundation gives
- Giving fell 29% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 98% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2026) to $29K (2024). In 2026 it made 5 grants totaling $20K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Indira Alur Ft Lauderdale, FL | Education | $4,500 |
| Kyle Ryan Wimauma, FL | Education | $4,500 |
| Fuller Sanders Baton Rouge, LA | Education | $4,500 |
| Crisis Center of Tampa Bay Tampa, FL | Suicide Prevention | $3,500 |
| Community Food Pantry Tampa, FL | Food Pantry | $2,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,228,974 | $7,803 | $61,466 | $19,500 | 5 | $19,500 | — | $19,860 |
| 2025 | $1,282,438 | $11,228 | $64,300 | $22,550 | 10 | $22,550 | $8,864 | $19,804 |
| 2024 | $1,474,204 | $13,578 | $70,187 | $28,950 | 9 | $28,950 | $2,341 | $23,910 |
| 2023 | $1,530,813 | $4,143 | $68,996 | $27,300 | 9 | $27,300 | — | $27,220 |
| 2022 | $1,632,563 | $293,361 | $72,037 | $20,100 | 9 | $20,100 | — | $27,107 |
| 2021 | $1,413,863 | $879 | $65,283 | $24,600 | 9 | — | — | $20,159 |
| 2020 | $1,476,423 | $5,206 | $68,974 | $27,950 | 8 | — | — | $24,571 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Fred B Sieber Foundation reported a distributable amount of $20K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Fred B Sieber Foundation is led by Henry Lewis III, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Henry Lewis III
Trustee
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
$30K (2020) → $30K (2026)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $30K, to Henry Lewis III (Ttee).
Frequently asked questions about The Fred B Sieber Foundation
How much does The Fred B Sieber Foundation give each year?
The Fred B Sieber Foundation gave $20K across 5 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $23K across 10 grants.
What is The Fred B Sieber Foundation's typical grant size?
The Fred B Sieber Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $4,500, and its average grant was $3,900, across 5 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Fred B Sieber Foundation give grants?
The Fred B Sieber Foundation gives mostly in Florida: 77% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Louisiana (23%). The most frequent recipient cities were Tampa, FL (2 grants).
Does The Fred B Sieber Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on The Fred B Sieber Foundation's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Education" (3 grants).
Who are The Fred B Sieber Foundation's largest grantees?
The Fred B Sieber Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include Indira Alur ($4,500), Kyle Ryan ($4,500) and Fuller Sanders ($4,500), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 69% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is The Fred B Sieber Foundation?
The Fred B Sieber Foundation reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $20K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $20K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is The Fred B Sieber Foundation's EIN?
The Fred B Sieber Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-3281642. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
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 2026 (received by the IRS August 5, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
Live grants for the work The Fred B Sieber Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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