Private foundation · EIN 20-5898859 · Las Vegas, Nevada · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Sharon E Sigesmund Charitablefoundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 7 grants paid, $41K total, median $5,500. 71% of grants stayed in Nevada.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
7
$41K
Median grant
$5,500
Stays in NV
71%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.8M

Grants paid in 2024

7 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Jewish NevadaLas Vegas, NVHelping people in need$10K
Safe HouseHenderson, NVHelping victims of domestic violence$10K
Springs PreserveLas Vegas, NVHelp educate about water conservation in the desert$10K
Touro University NevadaHenderson, NVHelping people with autism$5,500
Temple Beth SholomLas Vegas, NVHelping people in need$3,100
Doctors Without BordersHageytown, MDHelping people who need medical care in other countries$1,000
Hillel InternationalWashington, DCHelping enrich the lives of jewish students$1,000

By state: Nevada 5 · Maryland 1 · District of Columbia 1

About this foundation

Sharon E Sigesmund Charitablefoundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Las Vegas, Nevada, administered in care of Richard L Kay Pryor Cashman Llp, tax-exempt since 2007. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Sharon E Sigesmund Charitablefoundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Sharon E Sigesmund Charitablefoundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $41K across 7 grants, a median of $5,500.

Where does Sharon E Sigesmund Charitablefoundation Inc give?

Nevada (5 grants), Maryland (1 grants), District of Columbia (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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