The Robert William and Nina Gayle Sit
The Robert William and Nina Gayle Sit is a private foundation, based in Minneapolis, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $18K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $51K. Net investment income was $16K.
The Robert William and Nina Gayle Sit at a glance
In short: The Robert William and Nina Gayle Sit gave $51K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $9K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $51,000
- +12.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $8,500
- +12.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $18,368
- -28.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (100% 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 Robert William and Nina Gayle Sit funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Alzheimer's Association Minnesota-North Dakota ($10K). Together the top 6 received $51K.
Grant Size Distribution
34 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 33 grants of 34 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Robert William and Nina Gayle Sit gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−7%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $29K (2023) to $103K (2021). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $51K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alzheimer's Association Minnesota-North Dakota Minnestonka, MN | Health Care | $10,000 |
| Bountiful Basket Food Shelter Chaska, MN | Food Shelf | $10,000 |
| Pacer Center Minneapolis, MN | Education | $10,000 |
| End in Mind Stillwater, MN | Health Care | $10,000 |
| Animal Humane Society Golden Valley, MN | Animal Rescue | $9,000 |
| Bolder Options Minneapolis, MN | Education | $2,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $18,368 | $44,879 | $54,035 | $51,000 | 6 | $54,035 | $16,445 | $732 |
| 2024 | $25,668 | $68,898 | $48,388 | $45,500 | 6 | $48,388 | $9,510 | $1,914 |
| 2023 | $20,012 | $56,254 | $32,052 | $29,020 | 5 | $32,052 | $991 | $1,167 |
| 2022 | $6,017 | $51,485 | $60,100 | $54,600 | 9 | $60,100 | $429 | $428 |
| 2021 | $16,030 | $105,711 | $112,225 | $102,500 | 8 | $112,225 | $4,658 | $4,044 |
| 2020 | $19,402 | $115,268 | $105,255 | $100,500 | 6 | — | $5,501 | $3,873 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Robert William and Nina Gayle Sit reported a distributable amount of $732 for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Robert William and Nina Gayle Sit is led by Robert William Sit, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Robert William Sit
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
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 Robert William and Nina Gayle Sit
How much does The Robert William and Nina Gayle Sit give each year?
The Robert William and Nina Gayle Sit gave $51K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $46K across 6 grants.
What is The Robert William and Nina Gayle Sit's typical grant size?
The Robert William and Nina Gayle Sit's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $8,500, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Robert William and Nina Gayle Sit give grants?
The Robert William and Nina Gayle Sit gives mostly in Minnesota: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Minneapolis, MN (2 grants).
Does The Robert William and Nina Gayle Sit give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on The Robert William and Nina Gayle Sit's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Robert William and Nina Gayle Sit's largest grantees?
The Robert William and Nina Gayle Sit's largest 2025 grantees include Alzheimer's Association Minnesota-North Dakota ($10,000), Bountiful Basket Food Shelter ($10,000) and Pacer Center ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 59% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Robert William and Nina Gayle Sit?
The Robert William and Nina Gayle Sit reported $18K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $54K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $732 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Robert William and Nina Gayle Sit's EIN?
The Robert William and Nina Gayle Sit's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 32-6376048. 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 6, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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