Sieg Dunlap Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Sieg Dunlap Foundation is a private foundation in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. In tax year 2025 it gave $502,600 in 120 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $25,000. 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$502,600
- Number of grants120
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$12.3 million
- New grantees13%
Giving in 2025 was down from $522,208 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $491,000 | 121 | $9.2 million |
| 2023 | $502,745 | 123 | $9.2 million |
| 2024 | $522,208 | 129 | $9.3 million |
| 2025 | $502,600 | 120 | $12.3 million |
How to apply
Sieg Dunlap 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 Sieg Dunlap Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 20 states, the most to Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 63 | $245,600 |
| Illinois | 19 | $121,500 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $40,000 |
| Virginia | 7 | $23,000 |
| New York | 1 | $14,000 |
| California | 6 | $13,500 |
| Ohio | 1 | $7,500 |
| Florida | 3 | $5,500 |
| Colorado | 2 | $5,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Steppenwolf Theatre | Art | $25,000 |
| Judicial Watch | Education | $20,000 |
| Alzheimer's Assn of Greater Mi | Medical research | $15,500 |
| The Heritage Foundation | Education | $15,000 |
| Lyric Opera of Chicago | Art | $15,000 |
| Shedd Aquarium | Education | $15,000 |
| Brigid Alliance | Genreal charitable | $14,000 |
| Lourdes Senior Community | General charitable | $11,000 |
| Bulletin of Atomic Scientists | General charitable | $10,000 |
| Cherry Hill Presbyterian Church | Religious | $10,000 |
| Wbez Alliance | Aid | $10,000 |
| U of M Club of Detroit Scholarlship Fund | Education | $10,000 |
| Joffrey Ballet | Art | $10,000 |
| Henry Ford West Bloomfield | Medical | $9,000 |
| Cleveland Clinic | Medical | $7,500 |
| Institute for Humane Studies | Education | $7,000 |
| Chicaming Open Lands | Conservation | $7,000 |
| Salvation Army | Aid | $7,000 |
| Crossroads Care Center | Medical | $7,000 |
| Garfield Park Conservatory Alliance | Conservation | $6,500 |
| Henry Ford Health Systems Cancer Research | Medical | $6,500 |
| Detroit Institute of Arts | Art | $6,500 |
| Cisv Greater Detroit | General charitable | $6,500 |
| Order of Malta Dental Clinic | Medical | $6,000 |
| Camp Westminister | Youth assistance | $6,000 |
| Chicago Horticultural Society | Conservation | $5,000 |
| The Crane Centre | General charitable | $5,000 |
| Gary Burnstein Community Health Clinic | Medical | $5,000 |
| Michigan Opera Theatre | Art | $5,000 |
| Wayne State Inst of Gerontology | Medical | $5,000 |
| Paddle Antrim | General charitable | $5,000 |
| Little Traverse Conservancy | Conservation | $5,000 |
| Northminister Presbyterian Church | Religious | $5,000 |
| Mackinac Center for Public Policy | Education | $5,000 |
| Six Rivers Regional Land Conservancy | Conservation | $5,000 |
| Friends of the Chicago River | Environmental | $5,000 |
| Legal Council for Health Justice | General charitable | $5,000 |
| Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy | Medical | $5,000 |
| Michigan Dental Foundation | General charitable | $5,000 |
| New Creation Project | General charitable | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- James H Loprete
- James S Loprete
- Robert D Loprete
- Mary M Lyneis
- Lauren Loprete
- James E Loprete
- David P Germaine
Questions people ask
Does Sieg Dunlap Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Sieg Dunlap Foundation give?
$502,600 in tax year 2025, across 120 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Sieg Dunlap Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists James H Loprete (President/Treasurer), James S Loprete (Vice President), Robert D Loprete (Vice President) and Mary M Lyneis (Secretary) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Sieg Dunlap Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and arts and culture.