Sam and Kate Sidewater Foundation

EIN 23-2673126 · PA

Invitation only Typical grant ~$550 Funds in PA, FL, NY +4
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Giving Profile

In 2024, Sam and Kate Sidewater Foundation based in PA paid 36 grants totaling $153K to 36 organizations across 7 states. Individual grants ranged from $75 to $50K, with a median of $550. Its largest recipients included COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF PHILADELPHIA, CURTIS INSTITUTE OF MUSIC, and SCHEIE EYE INSTITUTE. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$2,025,321
Giving (latest yr)
$152,975
Filing year
2024
Itemized grants
36
Median grant
$550
Recipients
36
States reached
7
Officers/trustees
2
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Community College of Philadelphia$50,000
  • Curtis Institute of Music$50,000
  • Scheie Eye Institute$11,000
  • Congregation of Rodeph Shalom$8,550
  • Boca Raton Regional Hospital$5,000

Where grants went

  • Pennsylvania$141,150 · 20 grants
  • Florida$7,675 · 8 grants
  • New York$1,600 · 3 grants
  • Illinois$1,000 · 1 grant
  • New Jersey$800 · 2 grants
  • Tennessee$500 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (36)

Curtis Institute of Music
Philadelphia, PA
Operations
$50,000
Community College of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA
Operations
$50,000
Scheie Eye Institute
Philadelphia, PA
Operations
$11,000
Congregation of Rodeph Shalom
Philadelphia, PA
Operations
$8,550
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA
Operations
$5,000
Boca Raton Regional Hospital
Boca Raton, FL
Operations
$5,000
Friends of Central School
Wynnewood, PA
Operations
$3,000
The Barnes Foundation
Philadelphia, PA
Operations
$2,500
St Bridget's Roman Catholic Church
Philadelphia, PA
Operations
$1,500
Penn State Wrestling Team
State College, PA
Operations
$1,500
Kleinlife
Philadelphia, PA
Operations
$1,500
Whyy Public Broadcasting
Philadelphia, PA
Operations
$1,500

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Sam and Kate Sidewater Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, Sam and Kate Sidewater Foundation reported 36 itemized grants totaling $153K. Individual grants ranged from $75 to $50K (median $550).

Recent recipients include COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF PHILADELPHIA, CURTIS INSTITUTE OF MUSIC, SCHEIE EYE INSTITUTE, among 36 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Sam and Kate Sidewater Foundation is a private foundation based in Pennsylvania, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Sam and Kate Sidewater Foundation gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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