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Siebert Williams Shank Foundation

New York, NY · EIN 85-2585793. Reported 218 grants totalling $2,790,311 to 153 organizations across tax years 2021-2024. This foundation did not tell the IRS it funds only preselected organizations.

Yesaccepts unsolicited requests
$5,505median grant
$2,790,311granted, 2021-2024
153organizations funded
33%of grantees funded again the next year
$3,724,673assets, latest filing

Does this foundation accept applications?

Yes -- on its own tax return. Form 990-PF asks every private foundation whether it makes grants only to organizations it selects itself. Of the 91,758 foundations in our data that made a grant and answered, 78% said yes -- and applying to those is wasted effort. Siebert Williams Shank Foundation did not check that box on its most recent filing, which puts it in the minority that is at least open to being approached.

This is the foundation's own statement to the IRS, not our judgement, and it says nothing about whether they have a form, a deadline, or an appetite for new grantees. Treat it as the reason this foundation is worth your research time, not as an invitation. Many small foundations of this kind have no website and no application process -- a letter of inquiry is the normal first step.

How big are its grants?

The median grant is $5,505. Half of everything it gave fell between $3,000 and $15,000; the smallest was $500 and the largest $100,000. If you are asking for materially more than the top of that range, you are asking the wrong foundation.

Under $1,000
7 grants
$1,000 - $5,000
52 grants
$5,000 - $10,000
58 grants
$10,000 - $25,000
58 grants
$25,000 - $50,000
31 grants
$50,000 - $100,000
7 grants
$100,000 and Up
5 grants

Every organization it funded

This is the complete list from its filings, largest first. Years funded is the number of separate tax years in which the organization received money -- more than one means a real relationship rather than a one-off.

OrganizationLocationTotal receivedGrantsYears fundedLast
Global CitizenNew York, NY$300,000332023
Nan Newark Tech WorldNewark, NJ$250,000442024
The Howard UniversityWashington, DC$149,000332024
Motown Historical Museum IncDetroit, MI$100,000112024
Council on Foreign RelationsNew York, NY$75,000332024
Bay Area Council FoundationSan Francisco, CA$60,000322024
Harlem School of the ArtsNew York, NY$55,000222024
Paralyzed Veterans of AmericaWashington, DC$50,000222024
Spelman CollegeAtlanta, GA$50,000112022
United Way for Southeastern MichciganDetroit, MI$50,000222024
Urban Initiatives IncChicago, IL$50,000112024
California Academy of SciencesSan Francisco, CA$45,000332024
A Place Called HomeLos Angeles, CA$40,000442024
Nf ForwardDetroit, MI$35,000222024
Wayne State UniversityDetroit, MI$35,000222024
Harlem Week IncNew York, NY$30,000222024
The Detroit Public Schools FoundationDetroit, MI$30,000112023
Wharton Graduate Association -AambaaPhiladelphia, PA$30,000332024
United Way of Broward CountyFort Lauderdale, FL$27,000112021
Aspira of Ny IncNew York, NY$25,000112021
Austin Community FoundationAustin, TX$25,000112021
Chicago Summer BusinessChicago, IL$25,000442024
Citizens Educational FundChicago, IL$25,000222023
Fund for the City of New YorkNew York, NY$25,000332024
International Women's Forum IncWashington, DC$25,000112023
Jewish Community RelationsNew York, NY$25,000112023
Masters Tournament FoundationAugusta, GA$25,000112024
Mayor's Fund to Advance NycNew York, NY$25,000112022
Morgan's Wonderland InclusionSan Antonio, TX$25,000112021
Museum of the African DiasporaBrooklyn, NY$25,000222022
National Action Network FoundationNew York, NY$25,000112024
New England Air Museum- the Tuskegee AirmenWindsor Locks, CT$25,000112022
Research Foundation of the City University of New YorkNew York, NY$25,000112024
Robb School Memorial Fund (onestar Foundation)Austin, TX$25,000112022
The Dallas FoundationDallas, TX$25,000112021
The Drumthwacket FoundationPrinceton, NJ$25,000112022
The Trevor Project IncLos Angeles, CA$25,000112023
Tuxedo Park SchoolTuxedo Park, NY$25,000112024
United Way of Greater HoustonHouston, TX$25,000112021
Basblue IncDetroit, MI$20,000222024
Cristo Rey Brooklyn High SchoolBrooklyn, NY$20,000222024
Glenwood AcademyGlenwood, MD$20,000332024
Institute for Nonviolence ChicagoChicago, IL$20,000112023
Mental Health Coalition IncNew York, NY$20,000112024
West Palm Beach Police FundWest Palm Beach, FL$20,000222024
Leaders Advancing and HelpingDearborn, MI$18,000112024
St Jude's Children Research HospitalMemphis, TN$16,500332024
Trees New York IncNew York, NY$16,000112024
A Better Chance IncNew York, NY$15,000112024
Amsterdamn News Educational FoundationNew York, NY$15,000112024
LaaneLos Angeles, CA$15,000112023
Las Trampas School IncLafayette, CA$15,000222024
Madison Square Boys & Girls Club FoundationNew York, NY$15,000112023
United Way of Greater AtlantaAtlanta, GA$15,000112023
Winston Salem State UniversityWinstonsalem, NC$15,000222022
Women in Need IncNew York, NY$15,000222024
Rohi's Liberation StationWest Palm Beach, FL$13,764112024
Whitaker Peace & DevelopmentCerritos, CA$12,000112024
100 Black Men of the Bay Area IncOakland, CA$11,000222023
American Heart AssociationNew York, NY$11,000222023
Habitat for Humanity InternationalAtlanta, GA$10,500222023
Accounting Aid SocietyDetroit, MI$10,000222024
Back 2 School AmericaChicago, IL$10,000222024
Black Girls Code IncNew York, NY$10,000222023
Chinese Hospital AssociationSan Francisco, CA$10,000112024
Community Foundation for Greater AtlantaAtlanta, GA$10,000112024
Community Foundation for Southeast MichiganDetroit, MI$10,000222024
Cox Employee Relief Fund IncAtlanta, GA$10,000112023
Delta Mu Boule Education FoundationArlington, TX$10,000112023
Friends of Howard University GolfOrlando, FL$10,000112024
Healthy Lives MatterEagle Lake, FL$10,000112021
Kids in Need FoundationRoseville, MN$10,000222024
Let's Win Pancreatic Cancer FoundationNew York, NY$10,000112022
Oakland Natives Give BackOakland, CA$10,000112024
One Hundred Black Men IncNew York, NY$10,000112023
Ritter Center IncSan Rafael, CA$10,000222024
Robin Hood FoundationNew York, NY$10,000112022
Santa Clara UniversitySanta Clara, CA$10,000112024
The Carnegie Hall CorporationNew York, NY$10,000112024
The Jed FoundationNew York, NY$10,000112022
University Health FoundationSan Antonio, TX$10,000222024
Young Men's Christian AssociateSan Francisco, CA$10,000112024
Municipal Forum of New YorkNew York, NY$9,750112022
Peralta Colleges FoundationOakland, CA$8,000222024
Days for Girls InternationalMount Vernon, WA$7,500112021
Free Arts NycNew York, NY$7,500112024
The National Theatre FoundationWashington, DC$7,500112024
Operation GraduationDetroit, MI$7,000112024
Youth and Leadership DevelopmentSan Francisco, CA$7,000112024
Krewe of Pyros FoundationWashington, DC$6,500112021
Jive Turkeys DetroitDetroit, MI$6,000222022
National Forum for Black Public Administrators IncWashington, DC$6,000212023
Sifma Foundation for Investor Education IncNew York, NY$6,000222023
East Bay Youth Development Foundation IncConcord, CA$5,500222024
The Links Foundation IncWashington, DC$5,010112024
American Red CrossNew York, NY$5,000112022
Chicago City Council LatinoChicago, IL$5,000112024
Children's Aid and Family ServicesParamus, NJ$5,000222024
Citizens Union Foundation IncStaten Island, NY$5,000112024
Cranbrook Educational CommunitBloomfield Hills, MI$5,000112024
Fbi National Citizens AcademySt Petersburg, FL$5,000112024
Fellowship Open IncMilwaukee, WI$5,000112021
Fisk UniversityNashville, TN$5,000112022
Inspiring Minds of Greater PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia, PA$5,000112024
Jack and Jill of America FoundWashington, DC$5,000112024
Local Initiatives Support CorporationNew York, NY$5,000112021
Michigan Women's FoundationDetroit, MI$5,000112023
Minerva Education & DevelopmentDetroit, MI$5,000112023
NAACP Legal Defense & Educational FundNew York, NY$5,000112023
Nyc Outward Bound SchoolsLong Island City, NY$5,000112022
Oakland Rotary FoundatiionOakland, CA$5,000222024
Riverside Hawks Hope HealthNew York, NY$5,000112024
Talented Teen ClubGreenacres, FL$5,000112024
Tarrant County Black HistoricalFort Worth, TX$5,000222024
Team RubiconLos Angeles, CA$5,000112022
The Black InstituteBrooklyn, NY$5,000112024
The Leukimia and Lymphoma Society IncRye Brook, NY$5,000112024
Tides FoundationSan Francisco, CA$5,000112023
Aldine Education FoundationHouston, TX$3,500222024
Oakland Public Education FundOakland, CA$3,500112023
Nyc Partnership FoundationNew York, NY$3,000332024
Powerplay Nyc IncNew York, NY$3,000112024
Residential Energy Assistance Partnership Inc (reap)San Antonio, TX$3,000112023
YMCA of MetropolitanFort Worth, TX$3,000112024
Youth Education Through SportNew York, NY$3,000112021
Cy-Fair Educational FoundationCypress, TX$2,850222024
Alive & FreeCheyanne, WY$2,700222023
Aldine Independent School DistrictHouston, TX$2,500112023
Girl Scouts of Southeastern MichiganDetroit, MI$2,500112024
Metropolitan College of New YorkNew York, NY$2,500112021
Plan of Action for ChallengingVallejo, CA$2,500112023
Round Rock Isd EducationRound Rack, TX$2,500112024
United Negro College Fund IncSan Francisco, CA$2,500112024
Unity Network & Counseling CenAtlanta, GA$2,500112024
Beacon State FundAustin, TX$2,000112021
United Nations International SchoolNew York, NY$2,000112022
Ugc Holdings IncCharleston, SC$1,987112024
Alzheimer's Foundation of AmericaNew York, NY$1,500222023
Castleberry Isd Education FoundationRiver Oaks, TX$1,500112024
Salesmanship Club Charitable Golf of Dallas IncDallas, TX$1,250112021
America Needs YouNew York, NY$1,000112021
American Lung AssocationNew York, NY$1,000112021
Horatio Williams FoundationDetroit, MI$1,000112022
Nocc-New Jersey Chapter-National Ovarian Cancer CoalitionWoodbridge, NJ$1,000112021
Public Health SolutionsNew York, NY$1,000112021
Texas Women Leading GovernmentCedar Park, TX$1,000112024
The Rotary Foundation of Rotary InternationalChicago, IL$1,000112021
Top Ladies of Distinction IncHouston, TX$1,000112023
Volunteers of America Greater Ny IncNew York, NY$1,000112022
Box UnitedChicago, IL$500112023
Jesse Tree IncGalveston, TX$500112021
National Ovarian Cancer CoalitDallas, TX$500112023
The Young Center for Immigrant Children's RightsChicago, IL$500112024

48 of 153 (31%) received money in more than one year over the 4 years we hold.

Measured the way we measure every foundation -- what share of one year's grantees are funded again the next -- this one retains 33%, across 3 year-to-year transitions. The median foundation retains about 67%, so this one is less consistent than most. A high number means its list is close to settled and a newcomer has to displace someone; a low one means it is still moving money around, which is where an opening is.

What kind of organizations it funds

By the recipient's own IRS classification, for the 140 grants where we could identify the organization. These are assigned categories, not our guesses.

Education
38 grants
Human Services
18 grants
Philanthropy & Grantmaking
16 grants
Youth Development
8 grants
Community Improvement
7 grants
Arts & Culture
7 grants
Diseases & Disorders
7 grants
Social Science
6 grants

Giving by year

Tax yearGrantsTotalMedian grant
202138$527,350$5,000
202236$514,750$9,875
202363$764,200$5,000
202481$984,011$7,000

Tax years, not calendar years, and the most recent year is usually incomplete -- filings arrive about a year late, so a low final year means late paperwork rather than a foundation winding down.

Where its money goes

Foundations concentrate geographically far more than their mission statements suggest. 33% of this one's giving went to organizations in New York. If you are outside its footprint, that matters more than how well your programme fits.

New York
$929K
Michigan
$340K
California
$317K
New Jersey
$281K
District of Columbia
$254K
Texas
$175K
Illinois
$137K
Georgia
$123K

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Funders that support the same organizations

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How to approach this foundation

  1. Check you are its size. The median grant is $5,505. Asking for ten times that is the most common way small organizations waste a submission.
  2. Check you are in its geography. Its giving is concentrated in New York.
  3. Read the recipient list above for organizations like yours. If nothing on it resembles your work, that is a real answer, and a cheap one to get.
  4. Look up the current filing before writing. The 990-PF names the foundation's officers and, where one exists, its application procedure. We link it below.

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Where these numbers come from

Everything above is taken from Siebert Williams Shank Foundation's own Form 990-PF filings, which the IRS publishes in bulk. We used 4 returns (tax years 2021-2024). Nothing here is scraped, inferred, or estimated.

Address of record on the latest return: 100 Wall Street 18TH Fl, New York, NY, 10005. This is the address the foundation gave the IRS; many small foundations file through an accountant or a bank trust department, so it may not be where post to a programme officer should go.

EIN 85-2585793 · See the original filings on ProPublica · How we build this

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