The Sievert Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Sievert Family Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $332,000 in 27 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $76,000. 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$332,000
- Number of grants27
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$76,000
- Assets$1.7 million
- New grantees32%
Giving in 2025 was down from $466,650 the year before.
32% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $220,000 | 39 | $1.9 million |
| 2024 | $466,650 | 37 | $1.9 million |
| 2025 | $332,000 | 27 | $1.7 million |
How to apply
The Sievert Family Foundation 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 The Sievert Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to New Hampshire.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire | 12 | $155,750 |
| Michigan | 5 | $93,000 |
| Connecticut | 3 | $36,500 |
| Utah | 1 | $20,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $11,500 |
| Illinois | 1 | $10,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $2,750 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| First Baptist Church | General & Unrestricted | $76,000 |
| First Baptist Church | The Hardscape/Landscape project | $60,000 |
| Hillsdale College | For the Newly created Frederick J. & Susan J. Sievert Scholarship Fund | $50,000 |
| Yale University | Directed for general purposes to the Yale Center for Faith & Culture | $25,000 |
| Grace Presbyterian Church | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Christian Business Round Table Inc | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| First United Methodist Church of Northville | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| John Wesley United Methodist Church | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Reaching Indians Ministries International Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Wayne State University | The MPREP program at the Mike Ilitch School of Business | $10,000 |
| Yale University | Directed for general purposes to the Youth Ministry Institute of the Yale Divinity School | $10,000 |
| Bethany Chapel | The mission work and the other needs of the church | $5,000 |
| Center for the Arts Lake Sunapee Region | The current campaign | $5,000 |
| Calvin University | The dena m. Sievert scholarship fund | $3,000 |
| Yampa Valley Autism Program | General & Unrestricted | $2,750 |
| Town of Sutton | Sutton Conservation Commission for the management, improvement, maintenance and stewardship of the King Hill Recreation Area | $2,500 |
| Cornerstone Policy Research | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| National Center on Sexual Exploitation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Aria Covey Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Children's Room - Center for Grieving Kids & Teens | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Domestic Violence Crisis Center | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Christ Redeemer Church | In Support of Christ Restoration Church in New London | $1,000 |
| Colby-Sawyer College | The Colby Sawyer Art Department | $1,000 |
| Healing Springs Ministries | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Davids Tent USA Inc | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Vision International Mission | Charitable Event | $500 |
| Firstloveworks Inc | General & Unrestricted | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Corey Sievert
- Denise Sievert
- Frederick J Sievert
- Stafford Sievert
- Susan Sievert
- Zachary Sievert
- Dena Stahlheber
- Douglas Stahlheber
- Heidi Tanacea
- Kristian Tanacea
Questions people ask
Does The Sievert Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Sievert Family Foundation give?
$332,000 in tax year 2025, across 27 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs The Sievert Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Corey Sievert (VP), Denise Sievert (VP), Frederick J Sievert (Pres, Dir, Sec) and Stafford Sievert (VP) among 10 officers and trustees.
What does The Sievert Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and arts and culture.