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Sigavis Shermanna Foundation

Preselected recipients only Preston, Minnesota · EIN 460474727

Sigavis Shermanna Foundation is a private foundation in Preston, Minnesota. In tax year 2025 it gave $20,000 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $10,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $3,500 the year before.

100% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$43,0003$516,462
2024$3,5002$525,831
2025$20,0003$521,749

How to apply

Sigavis Shermanna 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Sigavis Shermanna Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Minnesota.

StateGrantsAmount
Minnesota1$10,000
Michigan1$5,000
New York1$5,000

Grants paid in 2025

All 3 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Womens Shelter Inc
Rochester, MN
Donation to the mn women's shelter$10,000
Global Freedom Project
Petoskey, MI
For april patterson's project$5,000
Girl Scout Council of Greater New York
New York, NY
Donation to the girl scouts$5,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Sigavis Shermanna Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Sigavis Shermanna Foundation give?

$20,000 in tax year 2025, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.

Who runs Sigavis Shermanna Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Renee L Haugerud (President).

What does Sigavis Shermanna Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly housing and homelessness, international and youth programs.

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