Shirlie and Owen Siegel Foundation
Invitation OnlyEvanston, Illinois · EIN 20-3903312 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$133K
Organizations funded18
Typical grant$4,000
Total assets$3.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $13,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
11% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA | General charitable purpose | $32,000 |
| Salvation Army | Evanston, IL | General charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | New York, NY | General charitable purpose | $13,000 |
| Feeding America | Chicago, IL | General charitable purpose | $13,000 |
| Habitat Chicago | Chicago, IL | General charitable purpose | $13,000 |
| All Stars Project | Chicago, IL | General charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Olive Branch Mission | Chicago, IL | General charitable purpose | $6,500 |
| Community Empowerment | Elmhurst, IL | General charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | Chicago, IL | General charitable purpose | $4,500 |
| Connections for the Homeless | Evanston, IL | General charitable purpose | $4,000 |
| Housing Opportunities for Women | Chicago, IL | General charitable purpose | $1,500 |
| Community for Affordable Housing | Libertyville, IL | General charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Learning Bridge | Evanston, IL | General charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Chicago, IL | General charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Vineyard Christian Church Food Pantry | Evanston, IL | General charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Youth Center of Evanston | Evanston, IL | General charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Evans Scholars | Glenview, IL | General charitable purpose | $250 |
| Free Spirit Media | Chicago, IL | General charitable purpose | $250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $133,000 | 18 |
| 2023 | $101,250 | 16 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503219349104030
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-3903312
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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