The John & Margaret Sinclaire Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyPittsford, New York · EIN 20-8253462 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$190K
Organizations funded8
Typical grant$20,000
Total assets$4.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $8,488 and $22,488.
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
37% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Climate Solutions Accelerator | Rochester, NY | Charity | $60,000 |
| Gaylord Specialty Hospital | Wallingford, CT | Charity | $40,000 |
| Stay Help | Poughkeepsie, NY | Charity | $22,488 |
| Moving With Hope | Shelton, CT | Charity | $22,488 |
| The Child Advocacy Center (Bivonia) | Rochester, NY | Charity | $20,000 |
| Genesee Land Trust | Rochester, NY | Charity | $10,000 |
| Greater Yellowstone Coalition | Bozeman, MT | Charity | $8,488 |
| Foodlink of Rochester | Rochester, NY | Charity | $6,488 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $189,952 | 8 |
| 2024 | $175,848 | 13 |
| 2023 | $181,497 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 30, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611209349101021
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-8253462
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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