The Sirovich Family Charitable Fdn
The Sirovich Family Charitable Fdn is a private foundation based in New York, NY. In 2024, it made 63 grants totaling $1,329,040 to charitable organizations, including organizations working in education, youth services, media, community development, and other areas.
The Sirovich Family Charitable Fdn at a glance
In short: The Sirovich Family Charitable Fdn gave $1.3M across 63 grants in 2024 (avg $21K), mostly in New York. 33% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,329,040
- -19.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 63
- -1.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $21,096
- -17.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $26,922,407
- -4.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 33% first-time grantees (20 of 60, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (60% 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 Sirovich Family Charitable Fdn
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 152 West 57Th Street 33Rd Floor, New York, NY 10019
Phone: (212) 370-0007
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Sirovich Family Charitable Fdn funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Duke University ($260K across 3 grants). Together the top 10 received $1.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
236 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 193 grants of 236 (82%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went primarily to recipients in New York (60%) and North Carolina (20%), followed by the District of Columbia (8%), Rhode Island (5%), and New Jersey (4%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 63 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Sirovich Family Charitable Fdn open to new grantees?
33%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 20 of 60 grantees (33%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $11K; repeat grants $28K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $4K repeat.
- 67% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 43% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 136% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2024). 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.3M (2024) to $2.7M (2022). In 2024 it made 63 grants totaling $1.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Duke University Durham, NC | To fund the lilly library annual fund and project | $210,000 |
| Shining Hope for Communities New York, NY | To Assist in the Purpose of the Charity | $200,000 |
| Bowery Residents' Committee New York, NY | To Assist in the Purpose of the Charity | $197,000 |
| The Armory Foundation New York, NY | To Fund Armory College Prep | $90,000 |
| Women in Film & Video Washington, DC | To Assist in the Purpose of the Charity | $60,000 |
| Brown University Providence, RI | To Fund the Brown Annual Fund | $50,000 |
| Exam Schools Partnership Initiative New York, NY | To Assist in the Purpose of the Charity | $50,000 |
| Fund for the City of NY - Scholarship Plus New York, NY | To Assist in the Purpose of the Charity | $50,000 |
| Uncommon Schools New York, NY | To Assist in the Purpose of the Charity | $50,000 |
| Uniondocs Inc Ridgewood, NJ | To Assist in the Purpose of the Charity | $50,000 |
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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 | $26,922,407 | $190,886 | $1,371,190 | $1,329,040 | 63 | $1,349,871 | $176,499 | $991,000 |
| 2023 | $28,102,711 | $-28,314 | $1,680,241 | $1,640,195 | 64 | $1,672,388 | $218,015 | $1,018,274 |
| 2022 | $29,811,266 | $5,593,159 | $3,034,907 | $2,675,243 | 64 | $2,716,238 | $57,664 | $924,403 |
| 2021 | $27,253,014 | $27,183,154 | $2,339,924 | $2,317,558 | 45 | $2,335,588 | $19,895,550 | $491,023 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Sirovich Family Charitable Fdn reported a distributable amount of $991K for 2024 — 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 separate mission statement is provided. The foundation’s 2024 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. For example, Shining Hope for Communities describes its work as providing services, community advocacy, and education and leadership development for women and girls in urban communities. The Armory Foundation describes programs focused on track and field, education, and wellness, with an emphasis on youth. Women in Film & Video describes professional development, networking, and advocacy for screen-based media makers.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 63 grants totaling $1,329,040. Grants ranged from $25 to $210,000, with a median of $5,000. Among its largest grants were $210,000 to Duke University for the Lilly Library Annual Fund and project; $200,000 to Shining Hope for Communities; $197,000 to Bowery Residents’ Committee; and $90,000 to The Armory Foundation for Armory College Prep. Other grants included $60,000 to Women in Film & Video and $50,000 each to Brown University, Exam Schools Partnership Initiative, Fund for the City of NY - Scholarship Plus, Uncommon Schools, and UnionDocs.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Matthew Sirovich is president/secretary, and Meredith Elson is treasurer.
The Sirovich Family Charitable Fdn is led by Matthew Sirovich, President & Secretary on every filing since 2021; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Matthew Sirovich
President & Secretary
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Meredith Elson
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Sirovich Family Charitable Fdn
How much does The Sirovich Family Charitable Fdn give each year?
The Sirovich Family Charitable Fdn gave $1.3M across 63 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.6M across 64 grants.
What is The Sirovich Family Charitable Fdn's typical grant size?
The Sirovich Family Charitable Fdn's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $21,096, across 63 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Sirovich Family Charitable Fdn that year got $11K on average.
Where does The Sirovich Family Charitable Fdn give grants?
The Sirovich Family Charitable Fdn gives mostly in New York: 60% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were North Carolina (20%) and District of Columbia (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (27 grants), Washington, DC (5 grants), Durham, NC (4 grants) and Providence, RI (4 grants).
Does The Sirovich Family Charitable Fdn give general operating support?
Occasionally: 5% of The Sirovich Family Charitable Fdn's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 63) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "To Assist in the Purpose of the Charity" (57 grants).
Who are The Sirovich Family Charitable Fdn's largest grantees?
The Sirovich Family Charitable Fdn's largest 2024 grantees include Duke University ($260,000 across 3 grants), Shining Hope for Communities ($200,000) and Bowery Residents' Committee ($197,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 49% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Sirovich Family Charitable Fdn?
The Sirovich Family Charitable Fdn reported $26.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $991K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Sirovich Family Charitable Fdn fund?
No separate mission statement is provided. The foundation’s 2024 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Sirovich Family Charitable Fdn?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and 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 Sirovich Family Charitable Fdn's EIN?
The Sirovich Family Charitable Fdn's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3454386. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Does The Sirovich Family Charitable Fdn 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 September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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