The Sievert Family Foundation
The Sievert Family Foundation is a private independent foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. Established in 2008 and designated as a 501(c)(3) organization, the foundation operates as a grantmaking entity focused on philanthropic activities across the United States.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.6M
-10.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$467K
+112.1% YoY
Grant Count
37
-5.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$13K
+123.6% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary funding areas include:
- Education (including higher education and university education)
- Religion (with particular emphasis on Christianity and Orthodox Christianity)
- Human Services
- Women's ministries
- Prayer ministries
The foundation has demonstrated support for specific programs such as the Connecticut Cityfest program through the Church Ambassador Network.
Grantmaking
The foundation primarily funds general and unrestricted charitable event and program needs for its grantees.
Grant Range
$250–$100,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation supports projects across multiple U.S. states and cities, with documented focus areas including:
- New Hampshire
- Michigan
- Massachusetts
- New York
- Dallas
- San Antonio
- California
- Colorado
- Texas
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of Fiscal Year Ending December 2024:
- Total Assets: $1,580,066
- Total Revenue: $313,008
- Total Expenses: $492,098
- Net Income: -$179,090
- Total Liabilities: $0
Annual Giving: $466,650 (2024)
The foundation operates with zero employees and relies on volunteer leadership.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,580,066 | $1,759,156 | $1,712,772 |
| Revenue | $313,008 | $289,562 | $311,061 |
| Expenses | $492,098 | $243,678 | $162,215 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $479,221 | $232,308 | $149,619 |
| Net Investment Income | $377,488 | $121,964 | $111,964 |
| Distributable Amount | $86,639 | $90,053 | $85,060 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
191 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation is led by Frederick J. Sievert, who serves as President, Director, and Secretary. The organization also includes several Vice Presidents who serve voluntarily without compensation, including Corey, Denise, Susan, and Zachary Sievert. All members work on a volunteer basis.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Sievert | VP | 1 | — |
| Denise Sievert | VP | 1 | — |
| Frederick J Sievert | Pres, Dir, Sec | 1 | — |
| Stafford Sievert | VP | 1 | — |
| Susan Sievert | VP | 1 | — |
| Zachary Sievert | VP | 1 | — |
| Dena Stahlheber | VP | 1 | — |
| Douglas Stahlheber | VP | 1 | — |
| Heidi Tanacea | VP | 1 | — |
| Kristian Tanacea | VP | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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