Sills Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Sills Family Foundation is a private foundation in Richmond, Vermont. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.4 million in 7 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $1.4 million. 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$1.4 million
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$1.4 million
- Assets$27.7 million
- New grantees67%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.8 million the year before.
67% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.8 million | 5 | $33.4 million |
| 2024 | $1.4 million | 7 | $27.7 million |
How to apply
Sills Family 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.
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 1 | $1.4 million |
| New York | 5 | $14,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boston Foundation | Charitable Giving | $1.4 million |
| Doula Project | Charitable Giving | $10,000 |
| New Rochelle Council on the Arts | Charitable Giving | $1,000 |
| Individual | Charitable Giving | $1,000 |
| Westhab | Charitable Giving | $1,000 |
| Our Childrens Trust | Charitable Giving | $1,000 |
| UPRose | Charitable Giving | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Deborah Sills Iarussi
- Arthur Sills
- Peter Sills
- Larry Sills
Questions people ask
Does Sills Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Sills Family Foundation give?
$1.4 million in tax year 2024, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Sills Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Deborah Sills Iarussi (Secretary), Arthur Sills (President), Peter Sills (Vice President) and Larry Sills (Director).