Private foundation · EIN 93-4447425 · Chattanooga, Tennessee · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Sengstack Family 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: 4 grants paid, $110K total, median $28K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
4
$110K
Median grant
$28K
Stays in TN
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.9M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Indiana Institute of TechnologyFort Wayne, INUnrestricted$50K
Stillwater FoundationFort Wayne, INUnrestricted$30K
United Way of Allen CountyFort Wayne, INUnrestricted$25K
Boys and Girls ClubFort Wayne, INUnrestricted$5,000

About this foundation

Sengstack Family Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Chattanooga, Tennessee, administered in care of Gregg Sengstack, tax-exempt since 2026. 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 Sengstack Family 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 Sengstack Family Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $110K across 4 grants, a median of $28K.

Where does Sengstack Family Foundation Inc give?

Indiana (4 grants), per its latest filing.

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