The Siegle Foundation Inc
The Siegle Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Homer, New York. Its 2025 filing describes awards to 501(c) organizations located in Central New York, and its 2025 grants went primarily to organizations in New York.
The Siegle Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Siegle Foundation Inc gave $32K across 29 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), mostly in New York. 10% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $31,896
- +7.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 29
- -14.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,100
- +26.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $116,704
- -13.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 10% first-time grantees (3 of 29, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New York (97% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Siegle Foundation Inc
- Review Cycle
- Submit applications one month before funds are needed.
- Deadline
- Submit applications one month before funds are needed.
- Contact
Application contact: Ann H Siegle
Mailing address: 75 South Main Street, Homer, NY 13077
Phone: (607) 749-4363
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Siegle Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Homer Center for the Arts ($9K). Together the top 10 received $26K.
Grant Size Distribution
164 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 164 grants of 164 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
New York recipients received 97% of the foundation’s 2025 grant dollars. Connecticut and Massachusetts each received 1%; Oklahoma and California each accounted for 0% as reported. The listed 2025 grants include organizations in Homer and Cortland, New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 29 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Siegle Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
10%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 29 grantees (10%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $375; repeat grants $1K. How we count
Medians: $100 first-time, $500 repeat.
- 90% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+12%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 201% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $29K (2022) to $40K (2023). In 2025 it made 29 grants totaling $32K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Homer Center for the Arts Homer, NY | Charitable Support | $9,100 |
| Cortland YWCA Cortland, NY | Charitable Support | $3,250 |
| Lime Hollow Nature Center Cortland, NY | Charitable Support | $2,775 |
| Cortland YMCA Cortland, NY | Charitable Support | $2,500 |
| CNY Living History Museum Cortland, NY | Charitable Support | $2,000 |
| Cortland College Foundation Cortland, NY | Charitable Support | $1,500 |
| Cortland County United Way Cortland, NY | Charitable Support | $1,500 |
| Cortland County Community Action PR Cortland, NY | Charitable Support | $1,071 |
| Homer First United Methodist Church Homer, NY | Charitable Support | $1,050 |
| Cortland Repertory Theatre Cortland, NY | Charitable Support | $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 | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $116,704 | $17,789 | $36,376 | $31,896 | 29 | $31,896 | $13,309 | $15,871 |
| 2024 | $135,291 | $12,162 | $32,115 | $29,550 | 34 | $29,550 | $9,597 | $15,496 |
| 2023 | $155,244 | $5,149 | $41,175 | $39,713 | 32 | $39,713 | $3,687 | $13,207 |
| 2022 | $191,270 | $10,924 | $36,168 | $28,581 | 35 | $28,581 | $3,337 | $14,534 |
| 2021 | $216,514 | $19,431 | $43,055 | $35,391 | 34 | $35,391 | $11,767 | $17,784 |
| 2020 | $240,138 | $45,493 | $31,759 | $30,459 | 28 | — | $44,193 | $15,015 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Siegle Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $16K for 2025 — 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 grants show support for organizations with varied purposes. For example, Lime Hollow Nature Center describes its mission as educating the public about nature and the interdependence of living things; Cortland College Foundation says it funds educational projects, scholarships, and awards; and Cortland Repertory Theatre says it provides live theatre for the cultural enrichment of Central New York. Seven Valleys Health Coalition describes its work as advancing the health and well-being of the Cortland community.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 29 grants totaling $31,896. Awards ranged from $25 to $9,100, with a median grant of $500. The largest awards included Homer Center for the Arts ($9,100), Cortland YWCA ($3,250), Lime Hollow Nature Center ($2,775), Cortland YMCA ($2,500), and CNY Living History Museum ($2,000). Other notable awards included Cortland College Foundation and Cortland County United Way ($1,500 each), Cortland County Community Action PR ($1,071), Homer First United Methodist Church ($1,050), and Cortland Repertory Theatre and Seven Valleys Health Coalition ($1,000 each).
The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Applications should be typed or neatly printed and submitted in duplicate. Awards are restricted to 501(c) organizations located in Central New York.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Victor G Siegle (President &T), Amy Lagambino (Director), Ann H Siegle (VP & Secreta), Joanne A Siegle (Director), Ronald J Siegle (Director), and Paul Handman (Director).
The Siegle Foundation Inc is led by Victor G. Siegle, President & T on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Victor G. Siegle
President & T
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Amy Lagambino
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Joanne A. Siegle
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Paul Handman
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Ronald J. Siegle
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Ann H. Siegle
Vice President & Secretary
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 Siegle Foundation Inc
How much does The Siegle Foundation Inc give each year?
The Siegle Foundation Inc gave $32K across 29 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $30K across 34 grants.
What is The Siegle Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Siegle Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $500, and its average grant was $1,100, across 29 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Siegle Foundation Inc that year got $375 on average.
Where does The Siegle Foundation Inc give grants?
The Siegle Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Cortland, NY (18 grants) and Homer, NY (4 grants).
Does The Siegle Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 29 grants with a stated purpose on The Siegle Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Support" (29 grants).
Who are The Siegle Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Siegle Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Homer Center for the Arts ($9,100), Cortland YWCA ($3,250) and Lime Hollow Nature Center ($2,775), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 47% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Siegle Foundation Inc?
The Siegle Foundation Inc reported $117K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $32K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $16K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Siegle Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants show support for organizations with varied purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Siegle Foundation Inc?
The Siegle Foundation Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is The Siegle Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Siegle Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 16-1341056. 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. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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 May 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 29, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 31, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
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