The Sirovich Family Charitable Fdn
Preselected recipients only
The Sirovich Family Charitable Fdn is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.3 million in 63 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $210,000. 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$1.3 million
- Number of grants63
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$210,000
- Assets$19.8 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.6 million the year before.
33% 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 | $1.6 million | 64 | $19.7 million |
| 2024 | $1.3 million | 63 | $19.8 million |
How to apply
The Sirovich Family Charitable Fdn 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 The Sirovich Family Charitable Fdn funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 41 | $795,258 |
| North Carolina | 4 | $265,500 |
| District of Columbia | 5 | $100,000 |
| Rhode Island | 4 | $65,250 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $51,800 |
| Massachusetts | 4 | $48,025 |
| Maryland | 1 | $2,500 |
| Missouri | 1 | $400 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $307 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Duke University | To fund the lilly library annual fund and project | $210,000 |
| Shining Hope for Communities | To assist in the purpose of the charity | $200,000 |
| Bowery Residents' Committee | To assist in the purpose of the charity | $197,000 |
| The Armory Foundation | To fund armory college prep | $90,000 |
| Women in Film & Video | To assist in the purpose of the charity | $60,000 |
| Brown University | To fund the brown annual fund | $50,000 |
| Exam Schools Partnership Initiative | To assist in the purpose of the charity | $50,000 |
| Fund for the City of Ny - Scholarship Plus | To assist in the purpose of the charity | $50,000 |
| Uncommon Schools | To assist in the purpose of the charity | $50,000 |
| Uniondocs Inc | To assist in the purpose of the charity | $50,000 |
| Duke University | To fund the trinity annual fund | $25,000 |
| Duke University | To fund the duke university library fund | $25,000 |
| Sea Change Capital Partners | To assist in the purpose of the charity | $25,000 |
| Umass Chan Medical School | To assist in the purpose of the charity | $25,000 |
| J Street Education Fund | To assist in the purpose of the charity | $20,000 |
| Appleseed Foundation | To assist in the purpose of the charity | $18,000 |
| Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts | To assist in the purpose of the charity | $18,000 |
| Congregation Rodeph Sholom | To assist in the purpose of the charity | $18,000 |
| Icahn School of Medicine at Mt Sinai Hospital | To assist in the purpose of the charity | $18,000 |
| Kby Congregations Together | To assist in the purpose of the charity | $18,000 |
| Advocates for Children of New York | To assist in the purpose of the charity | $10,000 |
| Bang on A Can | To assist in the purpose of the charity | $10,000 |
| Brown University | To fund brown for the non-reunion class participation challenge | $10,000 |
| Ethical Culture Fieldston School | To assist in the purpose of the charity | $10,000 |
| Human Rights Watch | To assist in the purpose of the charity | $10,000 |
| Ym & YWHA of Washington Heights & Inwood | To assist in the purpose of the charity | $10,000 |
| Chabad at Duke Undergrads | To assist in the purpose of the charity | $5,500 |
| American Exchange Project | To assist in the purpose of the charity | $5,000 |
| Brown Risd Hillel | To assist in the purpose of the charity | $5,000 |
| Cara the Fund for the City of Ny | To assist in the purpose of the charity | $5,000 |
| New York Edge | To assist in the purpose of the charity | $5,000 |
| Surj Education Fund | To assist in the purpose of the charity | $5,000 |
| JTCC | To assist in the purpose of the charity | $2,500 |
| Saltaire Events Organization | To assist in the purpose of the charity | $2,000 |
| Dream Street Theatre Company | To assist in the purpose of the charity | $1,800 |
| Jewish Community Center Manhattan Annual Benefit | To assist in the purpose of the charity | $1,800 |
| Jgive- Friends of Asor Fund USA | To assist in the purpose of the charity | $1,800 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | To assist in the purpose of the charity | $1,500 |
| New Alternatives for Children | To assist in the purpose of the charity | $1,270 |
| American Heart Association | To assist in the purpose of the charity | $1,029 |
Officers and trustees
- Matthew Sirovich
- Meredith Elson
Questions people ask
Does The Sirovich Family Charitable Fdn accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Sirovich Family Charitable Fdn give?
$1.3 million in tax year 2024, across 63 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Sirovich Family Charitable Fdn?
Its 2024 filing lists Matthew Sirovich (President/Secretary) and Meredith Elson (Treasurer).
What does The Sirovich Family Charitable Fdn fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and health.