Sickler Foundation

EIN 23-2926508 · PA · NTEE T20Z

Invitation only Typical grant ~$2.5K Funds in PA, DC, NY +1
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Sickler Foundation based in PA paid 15 grants totaling $70.6K to 15 organizations across 4 states. Individual grants ranged from $600 to $15K, with a median of $2.5K. Its largest recipients included Wilkes University, Franklin Institute, and Monument Academy Public Charter School. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$701,865
Giving (latest yr)
$70,600
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
15
Median grant
$2.5K
Recipients
15
States reached
4
Officers/trustees
4
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Wilkes University$15,000
  • Franklin Institute$10,000
  • Monument Academy Public Charter School$10,000
  • National Constitution Center$10,000
  • Tunnels to Towers$5,000

Where grants went

  • Pennsylvania$54,600 · 12 grants
  • District of Columbia$10,000 · 1 grant
  • New York$5,000 · 1 grant
  • Florida$1,000 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (15)

Wilkes University
WilkesBarre, PA
General
$15,000
National Constitution Center
Philadelphia, PA
General
$10,000
Franklin Institute
Philadelphia, PA
General
$10,000
Monument Academy Public Charter School
Washington, DC
General
$10,000
Tunnels to Towers
Staten Island, NY
General
$5,000
St Basil Church
Phoenixville, PA
General
$3,000
Ed Snider Youth Hockey & Education
Philadelphia, PA
General
$2,500
Sunday Love Project
Philadelphia, PA
General
$2,500
ESU Foundation
East Stroudsburg, PA
General
$2,500
St Monica Parish
Philadelphia, PA
General
$2,500
Vetri Community Partnership
Philadelphia, PA
General
$2,500
Make the World Better
Philadelphia, PA
General
$2,500

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Sickler 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, Sickler Foundation reported 15 itemized grants totaling $70.6K. Individual grants ranged from $600 to $15K (median $2.5K).

Recent recipients include Wilkes University, Franklin Institute, Monument Academy Public Charter School, among 15 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

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

Sickler 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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