Private foundation · EIN 86-6317220 · Scottsdale, Arizona · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Signeski Family 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 3 grants paid, $124K total, median $25K. 67% of grants stayed in Arizona. Stated restrictions: NONE

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
3
$124K
Median grant
$25K
Stays in AZ
67%
of grants
Deadline
NONE
Assets
$2.2M

How to apply

Only requests from public charities sent in writing will be considered Contact: Richard Signeski and Sarah Strom, 23623 N Scottsdale Rd D3-277, Scottsdale, Az, 4802190526 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: NONE

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

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Strom Family Charitable FundScottsdale, AZFor use in general tax exempt functions$79K
Charitable Gift AmericaPonte Vedra Beach, FLFor use in general tax exempt functions$25K
Sun Angel FoundationTempe, AZFor use in general tax exempt functions$20K

By state: Arizona 2 · Florida 1

About this foundation

Signeski Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Scottsdale, Arizona, administered in care of Leonard Signeski, tax-exempt since 2003. 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 Signeski Family Foundation 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 Signeski Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $124K across 3 grants, a median of $25K.

Where does Signeski Family Foundation give?

Arizona (2 grants), Florida (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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