Private foundation · EIN 38-6074066 · Grosse Pt Frm, Michigan

Sigma Gamma Foundation

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 2025 Form 990-PF: 12 grants paid, $187K total, median $9,500. 100% of grants stayed in Michigan.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
12
$187K
Median grant
$9,500
Stays in MI
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.4M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Boldi Exceptional Youth ServicesDetroit, MISupport for the parents as teachers program$55K
Variety the Children's Charity of DetroitBirmingham, MITo underwrite adaptive bicycles for children with special needs$55K
Far Therapeutic Arts and RecreationBirmingham, MISupport for scholarships for programming for children with special needs$13K
The Family CenterGrosse Pointe Farms, MISupport for programming for children with special needs$10K
The Fowler CenterMayville, MIUnderwrite summer camperships for campers 18-26 years old with special needs at the fowler center$10K
Penrickton Center for Blind ChildrenTaylor, MISupport for children who are visually impaired with multiple disabilities$10K
Full Circle Foundation IncGrosse Pointe Park, MIFor use in the edible garden$9,000
Sigma Gamma AssocationGrosse Pointe Farms, MIIn support of the story activity program, giving tree, and blooms for boldi campaign$8,500
Kids on the GoSt Clair Shores, MISupport for speech language programs for children with special needs$7,324
Therapy RanchGrosse Pointe Park, MISupport for children with special needs$5,000
Banbury Cross Therapeutic Equestrian CenterOxford, MISponsor a horse in support of work with children with special needs$3,000
Detroit Symphony OrchestraDetroit, MIFor use in the sensory friendly program$2,000

About this foundation

Sigma Gamma Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Grosse Pt Frm, Michigan, tax-exempt since 1957. 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 Sigma Gamma Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 Sigma Gamma Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $187K across 12 grants, a median of $9,500.

Where does Sigma Gamma Foundation give?

Michigan (12 grants), per its latest filing.

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