Sibbri Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Sibbri Foundation is a private foundation in Vineyard Haven, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.5 million in 42 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $353,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.5 million
- Number of grants42
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$353,000
- Assets$36.9 million
- New grantees24%
Giving in 2024 was the same as $1.5 million the year before.
24% of its 2024 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 | $1.5 million | 43 | $33.6 million |
| 2024 | $1.5 million | 42 | $36.9 million |
How to apply
Sibbri 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 Sibbri Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 8 | $621,250 |
| Massachusetts | 16 | $249,750 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $165,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $100,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $100,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $95,000 |
| North Carolina | 5 | $80,000 |
| Connecticut | 2 | $30,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $25,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Trustees of Hamilton College | Support the annual fund, renovations of the exterior at the bristol center, including landscaping and visitor access, air conditioning, the monica odening student internship & research fund in math, the bonnie uricuolli scholarship fund, the town-gown fund, and the samuel bristol acting experience fund at an educational, private liberal arts college. | $353,000 |
| Utica University | Operating support for the institute for the study of integrative health general operations and endowment support for the institute for the study of integrative healthcare at a private university. | $225,000 |
| Princeton Symphony Orchestra | General operating support for an orchestra that enriches, educates, entertains and inspires a diverse community through the transformative power of innovative musical and performing arts experiences and performances at the princeton festival. | $150,000 |
| Elijah List Ministries | Support for the mike and lori salley initiative to drill clean wells in uganda and other countries in africa. | $100,000 |
| Sierra Cares Foundation | Construction of a daycare center for an organization in sierra leone that provides sustainable living for women and children who are vulnerable to poverty, disease, exploitation and a lack of education. | $100,000 |
| The Florida Orchestra | General operating support, the funding for tfo classic kids ticket program, and the sponsorship of paul nemeth associate principalbrass for a symphony orchestra | $95,000 |
| Groton School | Support the annual fund, and the samuel and georgia bristol teaching fund for the artsendowment at a private episcopal college prepatory boarding school that strives to inspire lives of character, scholarship, leadership, and service within a diverse, inclusive and close-knit community. | $60,000 |
| Marthas Vineyard Ocean Academy | General operating support towards the annual appeal and a contribution towards the rebuilding of the academy's topsail schooner, shenandoah. | $60,000 |
| Sheriff's Meadow Foundation | General operating support through the annual fund directed towards the efforts to conserve the natural, beautiful, rural landscape and character of martha's vineyard through conservation, stewardship, a special contribution to the summer benefit, and a capital contribution for the purchase of an iconic property for the foundations conservation goals. | $60,000 |
| Every Nation Education Inc | Support for a bible keychain program and efforts to conduct a revival in the united states by an organization with a mission to educate a path out of bondage through education focused on ensuring individuals have access to the word of god. | $40,000 |
| Middlebury College | Support for the nicholas kuckel '01 fund at a private liberal arts college. | $25,000 |
| Bronx Conservatory of Music | General operating support for an organization that provides private music instruction of the highest quality to bronx children and adults. | $20,000 |
| Yale University | General support for the bristol hafler family scholarship fund at a private ivy league research university that is dedicated to expanding and sharing knowledge, inspiring innovation and presfving cultural and scientific information for future generations. | $20,000 |
| The Pennington School | Contributions to the pennington fund and the forever pennington campaign in honor of m & c odening at a private, coeducational college preparatory school for students in grades 6 - 12. | $15,000 |
| Williams College | General support for the wcma annual fund and the susannah b. Bristol endowment fund at a private liberal arts college | $15,000 |
| Regeneration Nashville | Support for the construction of a new sanctuary for a church that allows it to expand on a mission to impact lives for jesus christ | $15,000 |
| Thompson Memorial Presbyterian Church | Support for the church's food drive. | $15,000 |
| Thrive Vision | General support for an organization whose work is focused on rescuing trafficked and exploited children in latin america. | $15,000 |
| Buckingham Browne and Nichols School | Operating support towards the annual fund for a school who's mission is to promote scholarship, integrity, and kindness ub duverse, curious, and motivared students. | $11,000 |
| Clinton Central School District Foundation | Support of the annual fund for the clinton central school district to promote excellence in education by funding programs that are included in the scope of the annual operating budget of the school system | $10,000 |
| Samaritans Purse | Support work for hurricane disaster relief in the united states. | $10,000 |
| University of St Joseph | Funding of the kuckel-reynolds family endowed scholarship fund at a roman catholic institution that encourages strong ethical values, personal integrity and a sense of responsibility to the needs of society. | $10,000 |
| Feline Urgent Care Rescue of WNC | General operating support for a non-profit, cage-free, last chance sanctuary dedicated to the rescuing, rehabilitation and reforming of cats in the local community. | $10,000 |
| Friends of the Lobkowicz Collections | General operating support in recognition of the work of david lawrence and russell pennoyer for the lobkowicz collections which is comprised of one of europe's oldest and finest art collections. | $10,000 |
| Navigators Homes of Martha's Vineyard Inc | Support for the capital campaign for construction of a long-care nursing facility and small house homes that will enable elders of martha's vineyard to stay on the island and live the most meaningful life possible. | $10,000 |
| Clinton Cemetary Association Inc | Support for a special fund for the presevation and maintenance of a non-denominational, premier historic cemetary through 'the path' | $5,000 |
| Martha's Vineyard Hospital | General operating support for a hospital that is committed to delivering high quality, compassionate medical care to members of the martha's vineyard community and its visitors. | $5,000 |
| Operation Topcat | General operating support for a charity whose mission is to reduce the stray/feral cat population in a humane and caring way by finding homes for strays and helping care takers of managed colonies spray and neuter cats. | $5,000 |
| West Chop Community Fund | General operating support on behalf of the four brsitol and hafler familes in west chop for a orgainization commited to understanding and serving unmet needs in marthas vineyard with a focus on housing, health, recreation, clean water, education, workforce development, food insecurity, aging, and treating disorders. | $5,000 |
| The Episcopal School in the City of New York | General operating support for a school that provides age-appropriate curriculum designed to allow children to explore ideas and develop skills through hand-on, experiential learning. | $3,000 |
| St Bernards School | General operating support for an organization that provides boys of diverse backgrounds an introduction to learning and community life through the annual fund. | $2,750 |
| Chapin School | Support for the annual fund of a K-12 independent day school for girls that is dedicated to the intellectual and personal growth of its students as it prepares them to thirve and lead in a global society. | $2,500 |
| Martha's Vineyard Chamber Music Society | General operating support of organization that produces world-class chamber music concerts, promotes and supports classical music learning opportunities and creates awareness of the value of fine music. | $2,500 |
| Martha's Vineyard Museum | General operating support for museum that inspires all people to discover, explore, and strengthen their connections to martha's vineyard and it's diverse heritage. | $2,500 |
| The Polly Hill Arboretum | General support through the annual fund for plant research, education and conservation at the arboretum's 70 acre public gardens. | $2,500 |
| Vineyard Haven Public Library Building Fund Inc | General operating support for a library that serves as a community center, and provides materials, programs and services that meet the informational, cultural, and recreational needs of martha's vineyard residents and visitors | $2,500 |
| Vineyard House | General operating support for an organization that provides housing for island men and women in need of a safe living environment while in the early stages of recover from drug or alcohol addiction. | $2,500 |
| Community Foundation of the Virginias | Support for the margaret trika smith-burke scholarship fund. | $2,000 |
| Dartmouth College FBO Tuck School | General operating support for the annual fund at a private ivy league research university | $1,000 |
| Martha's Vineyard Agricultural Society | General operating support for an organization that supports and promotes the production, marketing, preservation and enjoyment of agriculture in the martha's vineyard community | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Brian T Bristol
- Madeleine Bristol Kuckel
- Pamela W Bristol
- Sanford A Bristol
Questions people ask
Does Sibbri Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Sibbri Foundation give?
$1.5 million in tax year 2024, across 42 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Sibbri Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Brian T Bristol (Trustee), Madeleine Bristol Kuckel (Trustee), Pamela W Bristol (Trustee) and Sanford A Bristol (Trustee).
What does Sibbri Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and science and research.