The Sigel Family Charitable Trust
The Sigel Family Charitable Trust is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Teaneck, NJ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $162K. Net investment income was $967K.
The Sigel Family Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: The Sigel Family Charitable Trust gave $162K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $162K), mostly in Tennessee. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $162,390
- -17.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $162,390
- -17.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $162,390
- Total assets
- $3,106,918
- +45.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Sigel Family Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Other Miscellaneous Grants ($162K).
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 11 (82%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How The Sigel Family Charitable Trust gives
- Giving grew 273% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2023 it paid out 167% of 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $21K (2022) to $197K (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $162K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Other Miscellaneous Grants Memphis, TN | General Operations | $162,390 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,106,918 | $1,099,146 | $132,636 | $162,390 | 1 | — | $966,510 | $186,160 |
| 2023 | $2,140,408 | $99,716 | $209,828 | $196,634 | 1 | $196,634 | $44,301 | $117,973 |
| 2022 | $1,794,222 | $-192,414 | $34,326 | $20,700 | 1 | $20,700 | $47,217 | $108,400 |
| 2021 | $2,020,962 | $115,285 | $52,759 | $43,570 | 5 | $43,570 | $24,879 | $85,651 |
| 2020 | $1,013,312 | $-16,522 | $30,260 | $22,167 | 3 | — | $25,762 | $59,130 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Sigel Family Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $186K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Sigel Family Charitable Trust's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Gary Sigel
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Karen Sigel
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Sigel Family Charitable Trust
How much does The Sigel Family Charitable Trust give each year?
The Sigel Family Charitable Trust gave $162K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $197K across 1 grant.
How large is The Sigel Family Charitable Trust?
The Sigel Family Charitable Trust reported $3.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $1.1M.
What is The Sigel Family Charitable Trust?
The Sigel Family Charitable Trust is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Teaneck, NJ. It holds $3.1M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does The Sigel Family Charitable Trust operate?
The Sigel Family Charitable Trust has awarded grants in Arkansas, New York, Tennessee.
How much is The Sigel Family Charitable Trust required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Sigel Family Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $186K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Sigel Family Charitable Trust's EIN?
The Sigel Family Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-1728810. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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