The Siragusa Family Foundation
The Siragusa Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois, established in 1950 by Ross D. Siragusa. Its mission is to help underserved people in the Chicago area help themselves and experience a better quality of life.
The Siragusa Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Siragusa Family Foundation gave $1.1M across 105 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in Illinois. 2% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,100,276
- -2.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 105
- -6.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,479
- +3.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $19,078,558
- +3.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 2% first-time grantees (2 of 105, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (91% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Siragusa Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its website says invited organizations may contact the program officer to discuss alignment with its priorities; the foundation is currently focused on maintaining support for current grantees.
- Review Cycle
- October 26, 2026, for the I.M.P.A.C.T. Council’s 2027 funding opportunity.
- Deadline
- October 26, 2026, for the I.M.P.A.C.T.
- Next open deadline
- October 26, 2026 (I.M.P.A.C.T. Council Grants)
- Contact
Mailing address: 1 E Wacker Dr 1850, Chicago, IL 60601-1474
Phone: (312) 755-0064
Website: https://siragusa.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from The Siragusa Family Foundation
Who The Siragusa Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Mayo Foundation ($23K). Together the top 10 received $203K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($10,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
595 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 595 grants of 595 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation describes its mission and primary place-based grantmaking as focused on the Chicago area, including Chicago’s disinvested neighborhoods. In 2024, 91% of grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois. The remaining reported shares went to Colorado (3%), Florida (2%), California (2%), and Minnesota (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 105 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Siragusa Family Foundation open to new grantees?
2%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 105 grantees (2%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $513; repeat grants $11K. How we count
Medians: $513 first-time, $10K repeat.
- 97% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−5%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 140% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.1M (2024) to $1.2M (2022). In 2024 it made 105 grants totaling $1.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mayo Foundation Rochester, MN | Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (Surf) and General Operating | $22,500 |
| American Indian College Fund Denver, CO | Scholarship Program | $20,000 |
| Elmhurst University Elmhurst, IL | Scholarship Fund | $20,000 |
| Howard Brown Health Chicago, IL | Broadway Youth Center (BYC) | $20,000 |
| Loyola University of Chicago Chicago, IL | S.T.A.R.S Mentoring Program (Students Together Are Reaching Success) | $20,000 |
| Northwestern University Evanston, IL | Scholarships | $20,000 |
| Partnership for College Completion Chicago, IL | General Operating | $20,000 |
| Roosevelt University Chicago, IL | Scholarships | $20,000 |
| Rush University Chicago, IL | Nursing Scholarship | $20,000 |
| School of the Art Institute of Chicago Chicago, IL | Siragusa Foundation Chiarts Scholarship | $20,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $19,078,558 | $2,485,601 | $1,905,368 | $1,100,276 | 105 | $1,563,143 | $2,098,399 | $1,118,687 |
| 2023 | $18,491,499 | $1,169,415 | $1,869,684 | $1,131,798 | 112 | $1,564,967 | $872,869 | $1,050,097 |
| 2022 | $19,190,758 | $-66,403 | $1,841,727 | $1,187,491 | 122 | $1,549,415 | $162,194 | $1,122,819 |
| 2021 | $21,098,523 | $4,580,522 | $1,856,694 | $1,163,779 | 125 | $1,501,133 | $4,287,977 | $1,225,317 |
| 2020 | $18,372,505 | $1,864,941 | $1,752,812 | $1,179,074 | 131 | — | $1,615,484 | $1,070,900 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Siragusa Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.1M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s vision is to work with organizations, communities, and other philanthropic entities to connect people in need to services, bridge them to opportunities, and engage them as valued members of a caring society. Its stated values include effectiveness and accountability, compassion and respect for human dignity, opportunity and belief in human capacity, self-empowerment and community impact, and leadership and trust.
In 2026, the foundation identified Youth Development as a primary giving priority, focused on the social-emotional development and enrichment of youth in pre-K through 12th grade. Its listed areas are Arts Learning, Academic Enrichment, and Wellness. It prioritizes equitable, culturally relevant, and responsive programs, with place-based support for nonprofits serving schools and working with communities in Chicago’s disinvested neighborhoods. Its history page also describes grantmaking in arts, education, and health.
Examples of supported organizations illustrate the range of grantee work. The Partnership for College Completion says it works to increase college completion and eliminate degree-completion disparities for low-income, first-generation, and students of color in Illinois. BUILD describes its work as offering opportunities to youth facing systemic obstacles, with a focus on youth development and violence prevention and intervention. A Safe Haven Foundation describes its work helping people transition from homelessness to self-sufficiency. The American Indian College Fund says it invests in Native students and tribal college education.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 105 grants totaling $1,100,276. Grants ranged from $370 to $22,500, with a median of $10,000. Examples include $22,500 to Mayo Foundation for a summer undergraduate research fellowship and general operating support, and $20,000 each to Elmhurst University for a scholarship fund, Howard Brown Health for its Broadway Youth Center, and Loyola University of Chicago for its S.T.A.R.S. mentoring program. Other $20,000 grants included support for scholarships at Northwestern University and Roosevelt University, general operating support for the Partnership for College Completion, and a nursing scholarship at Rush University.
The foundation’s website says grants are approved at its fall board meeting, with decision letters sent shortly afterward to grantees. For invited proposals, foundation staff provide a standard application form and advise on the appropriate request amount. The foundation funds program-related costs and general operating expenses; it says requests should specify what the operating support would cover. It also says it rarely is the sole funder of a project and encourages applicants to develop multiple funding sources.
The website describes the I.M.P.A.C.T. Council as a two-year participatory grantmaking effort addressing community violence on Chicago’s south and west sides. Its 2027 funding opportunity lists Arts and Culture, Community Connections, and Power Building among its focus areas. The listed application submission deadline is October 26, 2026.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Alisa S. Perrotte as Secretary/Director; Caitlyn R. Hicks as Treasurer/Director; John E. Hicks Jr. as Executive Director/Assistant Secretary; and John R. Siragusa III as Vice President/Director. It also lists Charles D. Fox IV, Irene S. Phelps, Isabel K. Siragusa, James Durkan, John Ross Hicks, and Marco Siragusa as directors.
The Siragusa Family Foundation is led by John E. Hicks Jr., Executive Director & Assistant Se on every filing since 2020; 1 of 15 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John E. Hicks Jr.
Executive Director & Assistant Se
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$124K (2020) → $175K (2024)
Ross D. Siragusa III
President & Chair
Chair → President & Chair, 2021
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alisa S. Perrotte
Secretary & Director
Director → Secretary & Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
0.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Caitlyn R. Hicks
Treasurer & Director
Director → Treasurer & Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
0.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Irene S. Phelps
Director
On filings since 2020
0.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Isabel K. Siragusa
Director
On filings since 2020
0.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James Durkan
Director
On filings since 2020
0.7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John R. Siragusa III
Vice President & Director
Treasurer & Director → Vice President & Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
0.7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Ross Hicks
Director
On filings since 2020
0.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marco Siragusa
Director
On filings since 2020
0.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Noah Ginsburg
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Philip Siragusa
Director
On filings since 2020
0.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sinclair C. Siragusa
Director
Secretary & Director → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
0.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Charles D. Fox IV
Director
On filings since 2021
0.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael T. Hicks
Director
On filings since 2021
0.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Alexander C. Siragusa (2020–2021) — Director
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $175K, to John E Hicks Jr (Executive Director/Asst Se).
Frequently asked questions about The Siragusa Family Foundation
How much does The Siragusa Family Foundation give each year?
The Siragusa Family Foundation gave $1.1M across 105 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.1M across 112 grants.
What is The Siragusa Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Siragusa Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $10,479, across 105 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Siragusa Family Foundation that year got $513 on average.
Where does The Siragusa Family Foundation give grants?
The Siragusa Family Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 91% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (81 grants), Jacksonville, FL (3 grants), Evanston, IL (2 grants) and Northbrook, IL (2 grants).
Does The Siragusa Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 49% of The Siragusa Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (51 of 105) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Scholarships" (6 grants) and "Scholarship Program" (3 grants).
Who are The Siragusa Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Siragusa Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Mayo Foundation ($22,500), American Indian College Fund ($20,000) and Elmhurst University ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($10,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 6% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Siragusa Family Foundation?
The Siragusa Family Foundation reported $19.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.6M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.1M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Siragusa Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s vision is to work with organizations, communities, and other philanthropic entities to connect people in need to services, bridge them to opportunities, and engage them as valued members of a caring society. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Siragusa Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Siragusa Family Foundation's EIN?
The Siragusa Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3100492. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Siragusa Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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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