Seigle Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Seigle Foundation is a private foundation in Dundee, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $950,780 in 33 grants; the typical grant was $26,000 and the largest $55,000. 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$950,780
- Number of grants33
- Typical grant$26,000
- Largest grant$55,000
- Assets$5.9 million
- New grantees13%
Giving in 2025 was up from $918,945 the year before.
13% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $722,600 | 27 | $395,975 |
| 2024 | $918,945 | 33 | $5.2 million |
| 2025 | $950,780 | 33 | $5.9 million |
How to apply
Seigle 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Seigle Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 33 | $950,780 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Crisis Center | Housing | $55,000 |
| Hamilton Wings | Arts | $50,000 |
| Marklund Childrens Home | Education | $50,000 |
| Easterseals DuPage and Fox Valley | Education | $50,000 |
| Enriching Pship for Early Learning | Education | $50,000 |
| Centro De Informacion | Education | $46,680 |
| Alignment Collaborative For Edu | Education | $44,000 |
| Kids Above All Illinois | Education | $36,000 |
| Prairie State Legal | Housing | $35,000 |
| CASA Kane County | Housing | $30,000 |
| Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestra | Arts | $30,000 |
| Food For Greater Elgin | Food | $30,000 |
| Pads of Elgin | Housing | $30,000 |
| Side Street Studio Arts NFP | Arts | $30,000 |
| Elgin Master Chorale Inc | Arts | $30,000 |
| D300 Food Pantry | Food | $30,000 |
| U46 Educational Foundation | Education | $26,000 |
| Childrens Theatre of Elgin | Arts | $25,000 |
| Elgin Symphony Orchestra Association | Arts | $25,000 |
| Three Fires Council Boy Scouts | Education | $25,000 |
| Individual | Housing | $25,000 |
| Fox Valley Food for Health | Food | $25,000 |
| Literacy Connection | Education | $20,000 |
| Summit School | Education | $20,000 |
| Consumer Credit Counseling | Education | $20,000 |
| Farmworker and Landscape Advocacy | Education | $20,000 |
| Clearbrook | Discretionary | $18,100 |
| Chamber Music on the Fox | Arts | $15,000 |
| Northern Illinois Food Bank | Food | $15,000 |
| YWCA of Elgin | Discretionary | $15,000 |
| Fellowship Housing Corporation | Housing | $15,000 |
| Boys Girls Club of North Central IL | Education | $10,000 |
| Elgin Partnership for Early Learning | Education | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Mark Seigle
- Robin Seigle
- Karina Nava
Questions people ask
Does Seigle Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Seigle Foundation give?
$950,780 in tax year 2025, across 33 grants, with a typical grant of $26,000.
Who runs Seigle Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Mark Seigle (Pres Treas), Robin Seigle (VP Secretary) and Karina Nava (Director).
What does Seigle Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and housing and homelessness.