How to apply
A letter requesting a contribution is sufficient. Contact: Peter Foreman, 225 W Washington Suite 1650, Chicago, Il, 3124435240 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: Organizations must be educational, religious or charitable as defined under irc sec 170(c).
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2024
Top 40 of 109 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Merit School of MusicChicago, IL | To support charitable purpose | $108K |
| National Forest FoundationMissoula, MT | To support charitable purpose | $100K |
| Rush University Medical CenterChicago, IL | To support charitable purpose | $100K |
| Shedd AquariumChicago, IL | To support charitable purpose | $100K |
| The AdvocatesHailey, ID | To support charitable purpose | $100K |
| Loyola University Chicago - Gift ProcessingCarol Stream, IL | To support charitable purpose | $75K |
| The Community LibraryKetchum, ID | To support charitable purpose | $75K |
| Sun Valley Music FestivalSun Valley, ID | To support charitable purpose | $63K |
| Merit School of MusicChicago, IL | To support charitable purpose | $50K |
| Rosalind Franklin University (attn Wendy Rheault)North Chicago, IL | To support charitable purpose | $50K |
| St Luke's Wood River FoundationKetchum, ID | To support charitable purpose | $50K |
| Childrens Advocacy of North and Northwest Cook CountyHoffman Estates, IL | To support charitable purpose | $40K |
| Childrens Advocacy of North and Northwest Cook CountyHoffman Estates, IL | To support charitable purpose | $31K |
| Semester at SeaFort Collins, CO | To support charitable purpose | $30K |
| Chicago Community Sculling IncChicago, IL | To support charitable purpose | $25K |
| Loyola University Chicago - Gift ProcessingCarol Stream, IL | To support charitable purpose | $25K |
| National Forest FoundationMissoula, MT | To support charitable purpose | $25K |
| Nature Conservancy - IdahoHailey, ID | To support charitable purpose | $25K |
| Nch Center for PhilanthropyNaples, FL | To support charitable purpose | $25K |
| The AdvocatesHailey, ID | To support charitable purpose | $25K |
| The Hunger CoalitionBellevue, ID | To support charitable purpose | $25K |
| WonderboundDenver, CO | To support charitable purpose | $25K |
| Wood River Land TrustHailey, ID | To support charitable purpose | $25K |
| Sun Valley Music FestivalSun Valley, ID | To support charitable purpose | $25K |
| Boulder Community Health FoundationBoulder, CO | To support charitable purpose | $20K |
| The Naples PlayersNaples, FL | To support charitable purpose | $20K |
| North Shore Country Day SchoolWinnetka, IL | To support charitable purpose | $12K |
| Art Institute of ChicagoChicago, IL | To support charitable purpose | $10K |
| Artis NaplesNaples, FL | To support charitable purpose | $10K |
| Community Food ShareLouisville, CO | To support charitable purpose | $10K |
| Cystic FibrosisBethesda, MD | To support charitable purpose | $10K |
| Greater Chicago Food DepositoryChicago, IL | To support charitable purpose | $10K |
| Harry Chapin Food BankFort Myers, FL | To support charitable purpose | $10K |
| Joffrey BalletChicago, IL | To support charitable purpose | $10K |
| Lafayette CollegeEaston, PA | To support charitable purpose | $10K |
| Merit School of MusicChicago, IL | To support charitable purpose | $10K |
| Millenium Park FoundationChicago, IL | To support charitable purpose | $10K |
| Shedd AquariumChicago, IL | To support charitable purpose | $10K |
| The Center for Enriched LearningRiverwoods, IL | To support charitable purpose | $10K |
| Max McGraw Wildlife FoundationDundee, IL | To support charitable purpose | $7,500 |
By state: Illinois 55 · Idaho 20 · Montana 2 · Colorado 5 · Florida 12 · New York 6
About this foundation
Sirius Fund is a private grantmaking foundation in Chicago, Illinois, tax-exempt since 1990. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Sirius Fund accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. A letter requesting a contribution is sufficient. Deadlines: NONE.
How much does Sirius Fund give each year?
In tax year 2024 it paid $1.6M across 109 grants, a median of $5,000.
Where does Sirius Fund give?
Illinois (55 grants), Idaho (20 grants), Montana (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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