Sigmund Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlySan Francisco, California · EIN 34-2010304 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$169K
Organizations funded18
Typical grant$4,500
Total assets$2.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $10,400.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
55% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Israel Education Foundation | Washington, DC | General fund | $50,000 |
| Jewish National Fund | New York, NY | General fund | $20,000 |
| The Washington Institute | Washington, DC | General fund | $20,000 |
| Friends of United Hatzalah | New York, NY | General fund | $17,200 |
| Oshman Family JCC | Palo Alto, CA | General fund | $10,400 |
| New York Medical College | Valhalla, NY | General fund | $10,000 |
| Bay Area Friendship Circle | Palo Alto, CA | General fund | $7,200 |
| Second Harvest of Silicon Valley | San Jose, CA | General fund | $7,000 |
| Jewish Family and Childrens Service | Phoenix, AZ | General fund | $5,000 |
| The Salvation Army | San Francisco, CA | General fund | $4,500 |
| Jewish Community Relations Council | San Francisco, CA | General fund | $3,800 |
| Hasbara Fellowships | New York, NY | General fund | $3,600 |
| J the Jewish Newsweekly of Northern California | San Francisco, CA | General fund | $3,600 |
| Birthright Israel Foundation | New York, NY | General fund | $2,500 |
| Honestreporting | New York, NY | General fund | $1,500 |
| Standwithus | Pasadena, CA | General fund | $1,000 |
| The Jewish Federation | Los Angeles, CA | General fund | $1,000 |
| World Jewish Congress | Philadelphia, PA | General fund | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $169,300 | 18 |
| 2024 | $143,600 | 6 |
| 2023 | $406,200 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601319349102130
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 34-2010304
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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