The John & Margaret Sinclaire
The John & Margaret Sinclaire is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Pittsford, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $3.3M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $190K. Net investment income was $365K.
The John & Margaret Sinclaire at a glance
In short: The John & Margaret Sinclaire gave $190K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $24K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $189,952
- +8.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- -38.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $23,744
- +75.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $21,244
- Total assets
- $3,324,499
- +5.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (63% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The John & Margaret Sinclaire funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Climate Solutions Accelerator ($60K). Together the top 8 received $190K.
Grant Size Distribution
60 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 54 grants of 60 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The John & Margaret Sinclaire gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−7%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 95% 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $174K (2020) to $205K (2022). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $190K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Climate Solutions Accelerator Rochester, NY | Charity | $60,000 |
| Gaylord Specialty Hospital Wallingford, CT | Charity | $40,000 |
| Stay Help Poughkeepsie, NY | Charity | $22,488 |
| Moving with Hope Shelton, CT | Charity | $22,488 |
| The Child Advocacy Center (Bivonia) Rochester, NY | Charity | $20,000 |
| Genesee Land Trust Rochester, NY | Charity | $10,000 |
| Greater Yellowstone Coalition Bozeman, MT | Charity | $8,488 |
| Foodlink of Rochester Rochester, NY | Charity | $6,488 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,324,499 | $403,721 | $236,280 | $189,952 | 8 | $192,122 | $364,848 | $202,803 |
| 2024 | $3,157,058 | $290,410 | $215,579 | $175,848 | 13 | $176,712 | $243,480 | $191,829 |
| 2023 | $3,078,714 | $159,772 | $219,407 | $181,497 | 13 | $182,252 | $123,030 | $176,633 |
| 2022 | $3,140,960 | $93,758 | $248,230 | $205,000 | 10 | $205,000 | $57,383 | $181,821 |
| 2021 | $3,301,888 | $331,917 | $225,436 | $184,014 | 16 | $184,592 | $291,073 | $205,226 |
| 2020 | $3,194,306 | $40,973 | $210,958 | $173,704 | 15 | — | $36,231 | $184,512 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The John & Margaret Sinclaire reported a distributable amount of $203K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The John & Margaret Sinclaire is led by Katherine Sinclaire, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Katherine Sinclaire
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
John Paul Sinclaire
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Patricia Sinclaire
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Thomas McFeely
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Peter Klausz
Director
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Erica Klausz
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Scott Friedman
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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 The John & Margaret Sinclaire
How much does The John & Margaret Sinclaire give each year?
The John & Margaret Sinclaire gave $190K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $176K across 13 grants.
What is The John & Margaret Sinclaire's typical grant size?
The John & Margaret Sinclaire's median grant in 2025 was $21,244, and its average grant was $23,744, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The John & Margaret Sinclaire give grants?
The John & Margaret Sinclaire gives mostly in New York: 63% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Connecticut (33%). The most frequent recipient cities were Rochester, NY (4 grants).
Does The John & Margaret Sinclaire give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on The John & Margaret Sinclaire's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charity" (8 grants).
Who are The John & Margaret Sinclaire's largest grantees?
The John & Margaret Sinclaire's largest 2025 grantees include Climate Solutions Accelerator ($60,000), Gaylord Specialty Hospital ($40,000) and Stay Help ($22,488), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 64% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The John & Margaret Sinclaire?
The John & Margaret Sinclaire reported $3.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $192K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $203K (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 John & Margaret Sinclaire?
The John & Margaret Sinclaire is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Pittsford, NY. It holds $3.3M in total assets as of 2025.
What is The John & Margaret Sinclaire's EIN?
The John & Margaret Sinclaire's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-8253462. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 29, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 5, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 9, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 30, 2026)
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