The Irvin L Siegel Family Foundation Inc
THE IRVIN L SIEGEL FAMILY is a private foundation based in Sarasota, Florida. Its 2023 filing is marked as a final return and states that THE IRVIN L. SIEGEL FAMILY FOUNDATION dissolved on December 31, 2023, distributed its remaining assets to charities and final expenses, and had a zero balance in its Fidelity account by that date. It appears to have wound down and stopped grantmaking.
The Irvin L Siegel Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Irvin L Siegel Family Foundation Inc gave $218K across 14 grants in 2023 (avg $16K), mostly in Florida. 64% of 2023 grantees were new. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $218,200
- +755.7% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 14
- +133.3% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $15,586
- +266.7% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $5,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 64% first-time grantees (9 of 14, 2023; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (80% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Irvin L Siegel Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation stated that it made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: 401 Quay Commons 1102, Sarasota, FL 34236
Phone: (917) 364-1296
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Irvin L Siegel Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee ($100K). Together the top 10 received $200K.
Grant Size Distribution
36 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 35 grants of 36 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2023, 80% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida, 14% to New York, 2% each to Tennessee and Nebraska, and 1% to Georgia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Irvin L Siegel Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
64%
first-time grantees, 2023
In 2023, 9 of 14 grantees (64%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $17K; repeat grants $14K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $20K repeat.
- 29% of 2023 grantees were also funded in 2022. Method
- Giving grew 542% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2023). 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 2019 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $26K (2022) to $218K (2023). In 2023 it made 14 grants totaling $218K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee Sarasota, FL | General | $100,000 |
| Boca Raton Museum of Art Boca Raton, FL | General | $20,000 |
| Boca Raton Regional Hospital Foundation Boca Raton, FL | General | $20,000 |
| Jewish Federation of S Palm Beach Boca Raton, FL | General | $20,000 |
| Breast Cancer Research Foundation New York, NY | General | $10,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders New York, NY | General | $10,000 |
| All Faiths Food Bank Sarasota, FL | General | $5,000 |
| Asolo Theatre Inc Sarasota, FL | General | $5,000 |
| The Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research New York, NY | General | $5,000 |
| Sarasota Ballet Sarasota, FL | General | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $15,761 | $233,459 | $218,200 | 14 | $233,459 | $15,761 | $2,801 |
| 2022 | $217,698 | $-1,252 | $36,636 | $25,500 | 6 | $36,636 | $3,155 | $13,041 |
| 2021 | $255,586 | $21,446 | $45,021 | $34,880 | 6 | $45,010 | $21,435 | $14,920 |
| 2020 | $279,161 | $10,419 | $51,261 | $34,000 | 5 | — | $10,292 | $14,673 |
| 2019 | $320,563 | $56,928 | $51,098 | $33,500 | 5 | — | $56,030 | $17,577 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Irvin L Siegel Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $3K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2023 grants included support for arts and cultural organizations, health care, food assistance, medical research, and other charitable organizations.
Among the recipients, the Boca Raton Museum of Art describes its work as promoting understanding and appreciation of fine and visual arts through exhibits, events, and learning activities. All Faiths Food Bank describes its mission as providing healthy solutions to end hunger in its community. St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital says it advances cures and prevention for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. Asolo Theatre says it engages and inspires audiences through theatrical experiences and education and community engagement programs.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2023, the foundation reported 14 grants totaling $218,200. Grants ranged from $3,200 to $100,000, with a median of $5,000.
Notable 2023 grants included $100,000 to Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee; $20,000 each to Boca Raton Museum of Art, Boca Raton Regional Hospital Foundation, and Jewish Federation of S Palm Beach; and $10,000 each to Breast Cancer Research Foundation and Doctors Without Borders. Other listed awards included $5,000 each to All Faiths Food Bank, Asolo Theatre, The Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research, Sarasota Ballet, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, and Tisch Multiple Sclerosis Research Center.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing lists Cherie Baer as president, Sandra Krause as vice president and secretary, and Ben Krause as director.
The Irvin L Siegel Family Foundation Inc is led by Cherie Baer, President since 2022 (on filings since 2019); 2 of 3 officers listed in 2023 are compensated.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Cherie Baer
President
Director → President, 2022
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$7K (2019) → $7K (2023)
Ben Krause
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sandra Krause
Vice President & Secretary
Director → Vice President & Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$7K (2019) → $5K (2023)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2023. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $7K, to Cherie Baer (President). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Irvin L Siegel Family Foundation Inc
How much does The Irvin L Siegel Family Foundation Inc give each year?
The Irvin L Siegel Family Foundation Inc gave $218K across 14 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $26K across 6 grants.
What is The Irvin L Siegel Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Irvin L Siegel Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2023 was $5,000, and its average grant was $15,586, across 14 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Irvin L Siegel Family Foundation Inc that year got $17K on average.
Where does The Irvin L Siegel Family Foundation Inc give grants?
The Irvin L Siegel Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Florida: 80% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Sarasota, FL (4 grants), New York, NY (4 grants) and Boca Raton, FL (3 grants).
Does The Irvin L Siegel Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Irvin L Siegel Family Foundation Inc's 2023 grants with a stated purpose (14 of 14) were for general or operating support, per its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Irvin L Siegel Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Irvin L Siegel Family Foundation Inc's largest 2023 grantees include Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee ($100,000), Boca Raton Museum of Art ($20,000) and Boca Raton Regional Hospital Foundation ($20,000), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 64% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
What does The Irvin L Siegel Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2023 grants included support for arts and cultural organizations, health care, food assistance, medical research, and other charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Irvin L Siegel Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation stated that it made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is The Irvin L Siegel Family Foundation Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, The Irvin L Siegel Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $3K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Irvin L Siegel Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Irvin L Siegel Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 65-0720851. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2023.
Does The Irvin L Siegel Family Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 5, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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