The Sirus Fund
The Sirus Fund is a private foundation based in New York, NY. Its 2026 filing reports grants to two New York organizations for general support. The fund’s filing states that it completed its dissolution by April 30, 2026, retained no assets, and intended to file no further federal or state returns; it therefore appears to have wound down and stopped grantmaking.
The Sirus Fund at a glance
In short: The Sirus Fund gave $217K across 2 grants in 2026 (avg $108K), mostly in New York. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $216,939
- -86.0% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 2
- -71.4% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $108,470
- -51.0% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $108,470
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Sirus Fund
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The filing states that the foundation made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. The filing describes the 2026 distributions as part of the liquidation and says they were paid before or on the date of dissolution.
- Contact
Mailing address: 40 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10011
Phone: (212) 418-8448
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Sirus Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Broadway Housing Communities ($108K). Together the top 2 received $217K.
Grant Size Distribution
54 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 21 grants of 54 (39%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Both organizations listed as 2026 grantees are in New York, NY; all reported 2026 grant dollars went to recipients in New York State.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Sirus Fund gives
- Giving fell 70% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out well above 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $217K (2026) to $1.9M (2024). In 2026 it made 2 grants totaling $217K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Broadway Housing Communities New York, NY | General Support | $108,470 |
| United Neighborhood Houses New York, NY | General Support | $108,469 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Amounts are in dollars.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | $7,816 | $295,342 | $216,939 | 2 | $261,027 | — | $9,509 |
| 2025 | $287,526 | $36,357 | $1,637,153 | $1,550,000 | 7 | $1,596,770 | $16,846 | $52,637 |
| 2024 | $1,888,322 | $1,970,891 | $2,049,313 | $1,935,000 | 15 | $1,990,241 | $1,914,819 | $143,397 |
| 2023 | $1,964,484 | $447,140 | $842,469 | $720,000 | 15 | $770,877 | $356,640 | $193,793 |
| 2022 | $2,359,813 | $430,965 | $857,000 | $720,000 | 15 | $764,589 | $334,398 | $227,185 |
| 2021 | $2,785,848 | $997,117 | $1,184,183 | $1,046,000 | 17 | — | $925,661 | $253,584 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Sirus Fund reported a distributable amount of $10K for 2026 — 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 fund is provided. One 2026 grantee, Broadway Housing Communities, describes its own work as combining stable affordable housing, access to the arts, and early childhood education programs.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the fund reported two grants totaling $216,939, with amounts of $108,469 and $108,470. Both were for general support: Broadway Housing Communities received $108,470, and United Neighborhood Houses received $108,469. In 2025, the fund reported seven grants totaling $1,550,000; in 2024, it reported 15 grants totaling $1,935,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists SUSAN U HALPERN as trustee.
The Sirus Fund is led by Susan U. Halpern, Trustee on every filing since 2021 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Susan U. Halpern
Trustee
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 Sirus Fund
How much does The Sirus Fund give each year?
The Sirus Fund gave $217K across 2 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $1.6M across 7 grants.
What does The Sirus Fund fund?
No mission statement for the fund is provided. One 2026 grantee, Broadway Housing Communities, describes its own work as combining stable affordable housing, access to the arts, and early childhood education programs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Sirus Fund?
The filing states that the foundation made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does The Sirus Fund make grants?
Both organizations listed as 2026 grantees are in New York, NY; all reported 2026 grant dollars went to recipients in New York State.
How much is The Sirus Fund required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2026, The Sirus Fund reported a distributable amount of $10K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Sirus Fund's EIN?
The Sirus Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-7100236. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Does The Sirus Fund 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.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 30, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS June 10, 2026)
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