Sarfaty Siegel Foundation for the Future
Preselected recipients only
Sarfaty Siegel Foundation for the Future is a private foundation in Chevy Chase, Maryland. In tax year 2025 it gave $177,099 in 42 grants; the typical grant was $100 and the largest $150,000. 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$177,099
- Number of grants42
- Typical grant$100
- Largest grant$150,000
- Assets$4.6 million
- New grantees24%
Giving in 2025 was down from $236,982 the year before.
24% 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 | $195,607 | 36 | $4.7 million |
| 2024 | $236,982 | 45 | $4.0 million |
| 2025 | $177,099 | 42 | $4.6 million |
How to apply
Sarfaty Siegel Foundation for the Future 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 Sarfaty Siegel Foundation for the Future funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 15 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 6 | $160,730 |
| New York | 4 | $3,450 |
| Maryland | 9 | $3,160 |
| Georgia | 1 | $3,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $2,650 |
| District of Columbia | 10 | $2,150 |
| California | 3 | $609 |
| Florida | 1 | $600 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $250 |
| Alabama | 1 | $100 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| George Mason University Foundation | For medical society consortium on climate and health | $150,000 |
| Wolf Trap Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| Community Foundation of NW Ga | General support | $3,000 |
| The Creative Force Foundation | General support | $3,000 |
| Feeding America | General support | $2,650 |
| Baltimore Symphony Orchestra | General support | $1,200 |
| Round House Theater Resilience Fund | General support | $1,200 |
| National Public Radio | General support | $1,000 |
| My Green Doctor | General support | $600 |
| New Virginia Majority Education Fund | General support | $330 |
| Womens Cancer Resource Center | General support | $259 |
| ACLU Foundation | General support | $250 |
| Avalon Theatre | General support | $250 |
| International Rescue Committee | General support | $250 |
| Uc Berkeley Foundation | General support | $250 |
| Strathmore | General support | $200 |
| Weta (PBS) | General support | $200 |
| Planned Parenthood Foundation of America Inc | General support | $150 |
| World Food Program USA | General support | $150 |
| Anti-Defamation League | General support | $100 |
| Chesapeake Bay Foundation | General support | $100 |
| Children's Environmental Health Network | General support | $100 |
| Doctors Without Borders USA | General support | $100 |
| Eco America | General support | $100 |
| League of Conservation Voters Education Fund | General support | $100 |
| Maternity Care Coalition | General support | $100 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council | General support | $100 |
| Physicians for Social Responsibility | General support | $100 |
| Primary Care Coalition | General support | $100 |
| Sierra Club Foundation | General support | $100 |
| The Maryland Public Health Association | General support | $100 |
| The Nature Conservancy | General support | $100 |
| The Southern Poverty Law Center | General support | $100 |
| Virginia Clinicians for Climate Action | General support | $100 |
| Wamu 885 FM | General support | $100 |
| World Wildlife Fund | General support | $100 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | General support | $100 |
| YMCA - Youth and Family Services | General support | $100 |
| You Can Vote | General support | $100 |
| MPT Foundation Inc | General support | $60 |
Officers and trustees
- Jay Siegel
- Mona Sarfaty
Questions people ask
Does Sarfaty Siegel Foundation for the Future accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Sarfaty Siegel Foundation for the Future give?
$177,099 in tax year 2025, across 42 grants, with a typical grant of $100.
Who runs Sarfaty Siegel Foundation for the Future?
Its 2025 filing lists Jay Siegel (Secretary) and Mona Sarfaty (President).
What does Sarfaty Siegel Foundation for the Future fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, health and education.