The Susan & Eric Sipf Family
The Susan & Eric Sipf Family is a private foundation, based in Englewood, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $309K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $39K. Net investment income was $15K.
The Susan & Eric Sipf Family at a glance
In short: The Susan & Eric Sipf Family gave $39K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $38,500
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- -11.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,813
- +12.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $309,174
- -6.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Colorado (66% 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 Susan & Eric Sipf Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Alliance for Choice in Education ($15K). Together the top 8 received $39K.
Grant Size Distribution
40 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 40 grants of 40 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Susan & Eric Sipf Family gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+10%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 324% 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 $35K (2021) to $40K (2020). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $39K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alliance for Choice in Education Denver, CO | General Contribution | $15,000 |
| Evans Scholars Foundation Glenview, IL | General Contribution | $5,000 |
| Turning Point USA Phoenix, AZ | General Contribution | $5,000 |
| Billy Graham Evangelistic Association Charlotte, NC | General Contribution | $3,000 |
| Junior Achievement-Rocky Mountain Greenwood Village, CO | General Contribution | $3,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association Colorado Chapter Inc Denver, CO | General Contribution | $2,500 |
| Colorado Uplift Denver, CO | General Contribution | $2,500 |
| Downing Street Foundation Englewood, CO | General Contribution | $2,500 |
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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 | $309,174 | $18,774 | $40,587 | $38,500 | 8 | $40,025 | $15,162 | $12,350 |
| 2023 | $331,099 | $11,585 | $40,621 | $38,500 | 9 | $38,500 | $9,439 | $14,024 |
| 2022 | $360,178 | $9,380 | $39,730 | $37,500 | 8 | $37,500 | $7,150 | $19,305 |
| 2021 | $391,119 | $18,925 | $38,085 | $35,000 | 7 | $35,000 | $15,840 | $20,250 |
| 2020 | $410,279 | $9,505 | $43,073 | $40,000 | 8 | — | $6,432 | $16,000 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Susan & Eric Sipf Family reported a distributable amount of $12K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Susan & Eric Sipf Family is led by Eric D. Sipf, Director, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Eric D. Sipf
Director, President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eric D. Sipf Jr.
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan H. Sipf
Director & Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William H. Sipf
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
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 Susan & Eric Sipf Family
How much does The Susan & Eric Sipf Family give each year?
The Susan & Eric Sipf Family gave $39K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $39K across 9 grants.
What is The Susan & Eric Sipf Family's typical grant size?
The Susan & Eric Sipf Family's median grant in 2024 was $3,000, and its average grant was $4,813, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Susan & Eric Sipf Family give grants?
The Susan & Eric Sipf Family gives mostly in Colorado: 66% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Illinois (13%) and Arizona (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Denver, CO (3 grants).
Does The Susan & Eric Sipf Family give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Susan & Eric Sipf Family's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Susan & Eric Sipf Family's largest grantees?
The Susan & Eric Sipf Family's largest 2024 grantees include Alliance for Choice in Education ($15,000), Evans Scholars Foundation ($5,000) and Turning Point USA ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 65% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Susan & Eric Sipf Family?
The Susan & Eric Sipf Family reported $309K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $40K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $12K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Susan & Eric Sipf Family's EIN?
The Susan & Eric Sipf Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-8030885. 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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