Sidener Foundation
Accepts applications
Sidener Foundation is a private foundation in St Louis, Missouri. In tax year 2025 it gave $160,000 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $35,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$160,000
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$35,000
- Assets$3.0 million
- New grantees22%
Giving in 2025 was up from $119,000 the year before.
22% 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 | $100,000 | 10 | $2.6 million |
| 2024 | $119,000 | 10 | $2.8 million |
| 2025 | $160,000 | 9 | $3.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Jill Gray PO Box 28568, St Louis, MO 63146 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (314) 991-0730 |
| What to submit | Letter of inquiry. Include copy of IRS Determination Letter. |
| Deadlines | November 1 to November 30 |
| Restrictions | Preference is given to St. Louis area charities. |
What Sidener Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Missouri.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 9 | $160,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Loaves & Fishes Inc | Charitable | $35,000 |
| Food Outreach | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Central Institute for the Deaf | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Feed My People | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Operation Food Search | Charitable | $15,000 |
| St Louis Area Foodbank | Charitable | $15,000 |
| The Food Bank for Central and Northeast MO | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Circle of Concern | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Provident | Charitable | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- LE Sidener II
- Jill Gray
- Cortney Sidener
Questions people ask
Does Sidener Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: November 1 to November 30.
How much does Sidener Foundation give?
$160,000 in tax year 2025, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Sidener Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists LE Sidener II (President), Jill Gray (Treasurer) and Cortney Sidener (Director).
What does Sidener Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger.