Private foundation · EIN 22-3331554 · Sunny Isl Bch, Florida · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Sierra Foundation 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: 1 grants paid, $5.1M total, median $5.1M.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
1
$5.1M
Median grant
$5.1M
Stays in FL
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$7.5M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
National Philanthropic TrustJenkintown, PAGeneral charity purposes$5.1M

About this foundation

Sierra Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Sunny Isl Bch, Florida, tax-exempt since 1996. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Sierra Foundation 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 Sierra Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $5.1M across 1 grants, a median of $5.1M.

Where does Sierra Foundation Inc give?

Pennsylvania (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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