The Sycamore Fund
The Sycamore Fund is a private foundation based in Las Vegas, Nevada. Its 2025 filing reports charitable contributions to preselected organizations, including nonprofits working with animals, community organizations, health-related organizations, and other charitable causes.
The Sycamore Fund at a glance
In short: The Sycamore Fund gave $478K across 14 grants in 2025 (avg $34K), top state Nevada. 43% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $478,000
- +13.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 14
- +55.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $34,143
- -27.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $26,250
- Total assets
- $357,806
- -44.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 43% first-time grantees (6 of 14, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Nevada (33% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Sycamore Fund
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 10 Wood Creek Court, Las Vegas, NV 89141
Phone: (702) 368-4662
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Sycamore Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Tunnel to Towers Foundation ($87K). Together the top 10 received $445K.
Grant Size Distribution
41 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 28 grants of 41 (68%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Las Vegas, Nevada. Its 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Nevada (33%), New York (29%), California (26%), Maryland (10%), and Virginia (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Sycamore Fund open to new grantees?
43%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 6 of 14 grantees (43%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $37K; repeat grants $32K. How we count
Medians: $50K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 50% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 630% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 128% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $66K (2022) to $478K (2025). In 2025 it made 14 grants totaling $478K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation Staten Island, NY | Charitable Contribution | $87,000 |
| Opportunity Vill Fdn Las Vegas, NV | Charitable Contribution | $60,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club Seaside Seaside, CA | Charitable Contribution | $50,000 |
| St Paul the Apostle Ch New York, NY | Charitable Contribution | $50,000 |
| St Rose Dominican Health Foundation Henderson, NV | Charitable Contribution | $50,000 |
| Wilmer Eye Institute Columbia, MD | Charitable Contribution | $50,000 |
| Muttville San Francisco, CA | Charitable Contribution | $27,500 |
| PBS Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV | Charitable Contribution | $25,000 |
| Poker Gives Las Vegas, NV | Charitable Contribution | $25,000 |
| Clearity Foundation San Diego, CA | Charitable Contribution | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $357,806 | $235,047 | $517,119 | $478,000 | 14 | $488,775 | $225,134 | $381,158 |
| 2024 | $639,878 | $677,438 | $432,559 | $421,050 | 9 | $431,775 | $676,654 | $325,144 |
| 2023 | $394,999 | $120,763 | $184,473 | $177,500 | 8 | $180,875 | $118,334 | $262,865 |
| 2022 | $458,709 | $334,125 | $80,748 | $65,500 | 6 | $79,850 | $105,224 | $244,982 |
| 2021 | $261,176 | $81,850 | $143,258 | $130,000 | 4 | $141,250 | $79,842 | $255,016 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Sycamore Fund reported a distributable amount of $381K for 2025 — 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 foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Muttville says it rescues senior dogs, finds them homes, and advocates for their welfare. Peace of Mind Dog Rescue describes itself as a resource and advocate for senior dogs and senior people on California’s Central Coast. No One Left Behind says it helps eligible wartime allies from Afghanistan and Iraq navigate the special immigrant visa process and resettle in the United States.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 14 grants totaling $478,000. Grant amounts ranged from $1,500 to $87,000, with a median grant of $26,250.
Among its largest reported 2025 grants were $87,000 to Tunnel to Towers Foundation; $60,000 to Opportunity Vill Fdn; $50,000 each to Boys & Girls Club Seaside, St Paul the Apostle Ch, St Rose Dominican Health Foundation, and Wilmer Eye Institute; and $27,500 to Muttville. Other reported grants included $25,000 each to PBS Las Vegas and Poker Gives, $20,000 each to Clearity Foundation and Peace of Mind Dog Rescue, and $5,000 to No One Left Behind.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Maureen Feduniak as president.
The Sycamore Fund is led by Maureen Feduniak, President on the 2025 filing — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Maureen Feduniak
President
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Joann Feduniak Bitting (2021–2024) — Vice President
- Former: Robert B. Feduniak (2021–2024) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Sycamore Fund
How much does The Sycamore Fund give each year?
The Sycamore Fund gave $478K across 14 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $421K across 9 grants.
What is The Sycamore Fund's typical grant size?
The Sycamore Fund's median grant in 2025 was $26,250, and its average grant was $34,143, across 14 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Sycamore Fund that year got $37K on average.
Where does The Sycamore Fund give grants?
The Sycamore Fund's top state is Nevada, with 33% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (29%) and California (26%). The most frequent recipient cities were Las Vegas, NV (3 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Who are The Sycamore Fund's largest grantees?
The Sycamore Fund's largest 2025 grantees include Tunnel to Towers Foundation ($87,000), Opportunity Vill Fdn ($60,000) and Boys & Girls Club Seaside ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 41% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Sycamore Fund?
The Sycamore Fund reported $358K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $489K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $381K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Sycamore Fund fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Muttville says it rescues senior dogs, finds them homes, and advocates for their welfare. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Sycamore Fund?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Sycamore Fund's EIN?
The Sycamore Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3636179. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does The Sycamore 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). The Sycamore Fund funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-sycamore-fund-morg_43c332f0a8834814af187b77fb0c8271
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