Private foundation · EIN 30-0002491 · Jackson, Michigan · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Bill & Vi Sigmund Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in Michigan. The foundation accepts applications (Applications for school year that begins in september must be received on or bef) and its median grant is $622K.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 2 grants paid, $1.2M total, median $622K. 100% of grants stayed in Michigan. Stated restrictions: Gifts, grants and awards shall be limited to persons and organizations residing in jackson and lenawee counties in the state of michigan.

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
2
$1.2M
Median grant
$622K
Stays in MI
100%
of grants
Deadline
See below
Applications for school year that begins
Assets
$11M

How to apply

Applications shall be made in grant form, include description of program, funding needed and copy of applicants 501(c)(3) letter. Contact: Carolyn M Pratt, Po Box 1128, Jackson, Mi, 5177845464 Deadlines: Applications for school year that begins in september must be received on or before april 15 of the Restrictions: Gifts, grants and awards shall be limited to persons and organizations residing in jackson and lenawee counties in the state of michigan.

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2025

Top 1 of 2 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
GrantsdonationsJackson, MIGeneral fund purposes$558K

About this foundation

Bill & Vi Sigmund Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Jackson, Michigan, tax-exempt since 2002. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Bill & Vi Sigmund Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Applications shall be made in grant form, include description of program, funding needed and copy of applicants 501(c)(3) letter. Deadlines: Applications for school year that begins in september must be received on or before april 15 of the.

How much does Bill & Vi Sigmund Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $1.2M across 2 grants, a median of $622K.

Where does Bill & Vi Sigmund Foundation give?

Michigan (2 grants), per its latest filing.

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