Siron Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Siron Foundation is a private foundation in Whitewater, Wisconsin. In tax year 2024 it gave $35,000 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $5,000. 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$35,000
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$667,477
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2024 was up from $32,000 the year before.
25% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $35,000 | 14 | $642,066 |
| 2023 | $32,000 | 12 | $668,814 |
| 2024 | $35,000 | 12 | $667,477 |
How to apply
Siron 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 Siron Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Wisconsin.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 6 | $17,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $5,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $4,000 |
| Montana | 1 | $3,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $3,000 |
| New York | 1 | $2,000 |
| Kansas | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rock County Humane Society | Assist pet adoptions | $5,000 |
| Make-A-Wish Foundation | Create life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. | $5,000 |
| Rock Prairie Presbyterian Church | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Sisters of St Benedict | Support monastic women seeking God through the Benedictine tradition | $4,000 |
| St Labre Indian School | Provide quality education and embraces Native American Cultures | $3,000 |
| Spirit Horse Equine Rescue | Rescue, rehabilitation and rehoming of unwanted equines | $3,000 |
| Americaon Heart Association | For heart health research and fighting heart disease and strokes to improve lives. | $3,000 |
| Salvation Army | Assist indigent | $2,000 |
| Guiding Eyes For The Blind | Provide guide dogs to people with vision loss. | $2,000 |
| Hoo's Woods Raptor Center | For education and rehabilitation of raptor species, and to inform the general public on the importance of wildlife and habitat. | $2,000 |
| Janesville Performing Arts Center | Promote the arts | $1,000 |
| Eisenhower Foundation | To honor and champion the life and leadership of Dwight D. Eisenhower | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Donald Sartell
- Jeffrey Sartell
Questions people ask
Does Siron Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Siron Foundation give?
$35,000 in tax year 2024, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Siron Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Donald Sartell (Trustee) and Jeffrey Sartell (Trustee).
What does Siron Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly animals, education and arts and culture.