Seigle Foundation

EIN 36-3112783 · IL

Invitation only Typical grant ~$26K Funds in IL
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Seigle Foundation based in IL paid 33 grants totaling $950.8K to 33 organizations. Individual grants ranged from $5K to $55K, with a median of $26K. Its largest recipients included Community Crisis Center, Easterseals DuPage and Fox Valley, and Enriching Pship for Early Learning. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$5,874,400
Giving (latest yr)
$950,780
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
33
Median grant
$26K
Recipients
33
States reached
1
Officers/trustees
3
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Community Crisis Center$55,000
  • Easterseals DuPage and Fox Valley$50,000
  • Enriching Pship for Early Learning$50,000
  • Hamilton Wings$50,000
  • Marklund Childrens Home$50,000

Where grants went

  • Illinois$950,780 · 33 grants

Grants Paid (33)

Community Crisis Center
Elgin, IL
Housing
$55,000
Easterseals DuPage and Fox Valley
Villa Park, IL
Education
$50,000
Marklund Childrens Home
Geneva, IL
Education
$50,000
Enriching Pship for Early Learning
Elgin, IL
Education
$50,000
Hamilton Wings
Elgin, IL
Arts
$50,000
Centro De Informacion
Elgin, IL
Education
$46,680
Alignment Collaborative For Edu
Elgin, IL
Education
$44,000
Kids Above All Illinois
Chicago, IL
Education
$36,000
Prairie State Legal
West Chicago, IL
Housing
$35,000
Food For Greater Elgin
Elgin, IL
Food
$30,000
CASA Kane County
Geneva, IL
Housing
$30,000
Side Street Studio Arts NFP
Elgin, IL
Arts
$30,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Seigle 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, Seigle Foundation reported 33 itemized grants totaling $950.8K. Individual grants ranged from $5K to $55K (median $26K).

Recent recipients include Community Crisis Center, Easterseals DuPage and Fox Valley, Enriching Pship for Early Learning, among 33 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Seigle Foundation is a private foundation based in Illinois, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Seigle 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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