Sigmund Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Sigmund Foundation Inc is a private foundation in San Francisco, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $169,300 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $4,750 and the largest $50,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$169,300
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$4,750
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$2.9 million
- New grantees67%
Giving in 2025 was up from $143,600 the year before.
67% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $406,200 | 13 | $2.5 million |
| 2024 | $143,600 | 6 | $2.6 million |
| 2025 | $169,300 | 18 | $2.9 million |
How to apply
Sigmund Foundation Inc says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Sigmund Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 2 | $70,000 |
| New York | 6 | $54,800 |
| California | 8 | $38,500 |
| Arizona | 1 | $5,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Israel Education Foundation | General fund | $50,000 |
| Jewish National Fund | General fund | $20,000 |
| The Washington Institute | General fund | $20,000 |
| Friends of United Hatzalah | General fund | $17,200 |
| Oshman Family JCC | General fund | $10,400 |
| New York Medical College | General fund | $10,000 |
| Bay Area Friendship Circle | General fund | $7,200 |
| Second Harvest of Silicon Valley | General fund | $7,000 |
| Jewish Family and Childrens Service | General fund | $5,000 |
| The Salvation Army | General fund | $4,500 |
| Jewish Community Relations Council | General fund | $3,800 |
| Hasbara Fellowships | General fund | $3,600 |
| J the Jewish Newsweekly of Northern California | General fund | $3,600 |
| Birthright Israel Foundation | General fund | $2,500 |
| Honestreporting | General fund | $1,500 |
| Standwithus | General fund | $1,000 |
| The Jewish Federation | General fund | $1,000 |
| World Jewish Congress | General fund | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Dr Barbara Sommer
- Dr Alan Fisher
Questions people ask
Does Sigmund Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Sigmund Foundation Inc give?
$169,300 in tax year 2025, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $4,750.
Who runs Sigmund Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Dr Barbara Sommer (President,treasurer) and Dr Alan Fisher (Vice President,secretary).
What does Sigmund Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and faith communities.