Sirius Fund
Sirius Fund is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois, established in 1990. The organization operates as a family foundation with a focus on philanthropic grantmaking across multiple sectors.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$1.6M
+17.7% YoY
Grant Count
109
+21.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$14K
-2.8% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Sirius Fund provides grants primarily in the following areas:
- Arts
- Education
- Health
- Human Services
- Jewish organizations
- Environment
The foundation also supports charitable purposes including arbor day initiatives.
Grantmaking
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Sirius Fund's grantmaking focuses primarily on:
- Illinois
- Idaho
- Florida
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of Fiscal Year Ending June 2025:
- Total Assets: $11,986,610
- Total Revenues: $1,994,755
- Total Expenses: $1,734,806
- Total Giving: $1,554,560
Revenue Composition (FY 2025):
- Investment income and dividends: $518,724
- Net rental income: $578
- Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets: $1,478,838
Historical Assets (FY 2024):
- Total Assets: $12,000,000 (approximately)
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
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| Revenue | — | — | — |
| Expenses | — | — | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
200 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PETER FOREMAN | PRESIDENT AS NEEDED | — | — |
| VIRGINIA FOREMAN | DIRECTOR AS NEEDED | — | — |
| JEFFREY FOREMAN | DIRECTOR AS NEEDED | — | — |
| CHRISTOPHER FOREMAN | DIRECTOR AS NEEDED | — | — |
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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