Sam and Kate Sidewater Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Sam and Kate Sidewater Foundation is a private foundation in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2024 it gave $152,975 in 36 grants; the typical grant was $550 and the largest $50,000. 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$152,975
- Number of grants36
- Typical grant$550
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$3.6 million
- New grantees53%
Giving in 2024 was up from $97,100 the year before.
53% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $88,000 | 40 | $1.6 million |
| 2023 | $97,100 | 31 | $3.0 million |
| 2024 | $152,975 | 36 | $3.6 million |
How to apply
Sam and Kate Sidewater 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 Sam and Kate Sidewater Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 20 | $141,150 |
| Florida | 8 | $7,675 |
| New York | 3 | $1,600 |
| Illinois | 1 | $1,000 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $800 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $250 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community College of Philadelphia | Operations | $50,000 |
| Curtis Institute of Music | Operations | $50,000 |
| Scheie Eye Institute | Operations | $11,000 |
| Congregation of Rodeph Shalom | Operations | $8,550 |
| Boca Raton Regional Hospital | Operations | $5,000 |
| Children's Hospital of Philadelphia | Operations | $5,000 |
| Friends of Central School | Operations | $3,000 |
| The Barnes Foundation | Operations | $2,500 |
| Kleinlife | Operations | $1,500 |
| Penn State Wrestling Team | Operations | $1,500 |
| St Bridget's Roman Catholic Church | Operations | $1,500 |
| Whyy Public Broadcasting | Operations | $1,500 |
| Alzheimer Association | Operations | $1,000 |
| American Association of Caregiving | Operations | $1,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Operations | $1,000 |
| Friends of Rittenhouse Square | Operations | $1,000 |
| Philadelphia Art Museum | Operations | $1,000 |
| Margate City Police | Operations | $600 |
| American Cancer Society | Operations | $500 |
| Catholic Charities Appeal | Operations | $500 |
| Gesu School | Operations | $500 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Operations | $500 |
| Juvenile Diabetes | Operations | $500 |
| South Florida PBS | Operations | $500 |
| St Jude Children's Research | Operations | $500 |
| Boca Raton Police Foundation | Operations | $350 |
| Jchai | Operations | $350 |
| Leukemia Lymphoma Society | Operations | $350 |
| Children First of Sarasota | Operations | $250 |
| Emily's Entourage | Operations | $250 |
| Fire Fightersboca Roton Fund | Operations | $250 |
| Humane Society of the United States | Operations | $250 |
| Jafco | Operations | $250 |
| New York Fire Fighter Burn Center | Operations | $250 |
| Margate City Firefighters | Operations | $200 |
| Palm Beach County Counsel | Operations | $75 |
Officers and trustees
- Samuel Sidewater
- Catherine Sidewater
Questions people ask
Does Sam and Kate Sidewater Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Sam and Kate Sidewater Foundation give?
$152,975 in tax year 2024, across 36 grants, with a typical grant of $550.
Who runs Sam and Kate Sidewater Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Samuel Sidewater (Trustee) and Catherine Sidewater (Trustee).
What does Sam and Kate Sidewater Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and health.