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Also known as: C/O TIMOTHY F BERGEN
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Sidley Austin Foundation is a private corporation based in CHICAGO, IL. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2006. The principal officer is Timothy F Bergen. It holds total assets of $7.2M. Annual income is reported at $4.7M. Total assets have decreased from $9.8M in 2011 to $6.3M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 6 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Illinois, New York and District of Columbia. According to available records, Sidley Austin Foundation has made 1,031 grants totaling $12.8M, with a median grant of $5K. Annual giving has decreased from $4.9M in 2020 to $2.9M in 2022. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2021 with $5M distributed across 410 grants. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $272K, with an average award of $12K. The foundation has supported 523 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in New York, Illinois, District of Columbia, which account for 73% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 28 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
N/A
Median Grant
$5K
Average Grant
$14K
Largest Grant
$272K
Based on 360 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Sidley Austin Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 1,031 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY, IL, DC.
Sidley Austin Foundation has distributed a total of $12.8M across 1,031 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $12K. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $272K.
Sidley Austin Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Sidley Austin Foundation is headquartered in CHICAGO, IL. While based in IL, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 28 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark D Hopson | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Michael J Schmidtberger | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Timothy F Bergen | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Michael S Mork | TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Nancy Kevin | ASSISTANT TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Yvette Ostolaza | PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$4.3M
Total Assets
$6.3M
Fair Market Value
$6.3M
Net Worth
$6.3M
Grants Paid
$4.2M
Contributions
$4.5M
Net Investment Income
$401K
Distribution Amount
$174K
Total Grants
1,031
Total Giving
$12.8M
Average Grant
$12K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
523
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legal Aid SocietyGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $265K | 2022 |
| Legal Aid ChicagoGENERAL SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $245K | 2022 |
| United Way Of Metropolitan Chicago IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $150K | 2022 |
| Trustees Of Columbia University In The City Of New YorkGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $100K | 2022 |
| Naacp Legal Defense And Educational Fund IncGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $100K | 2022 |
| Chicago Symphony OrchestraGENERAL SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $85K | 2022 |
| Equal Justice WorksGENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $74K | 2022 |
| Sponsors For Educational Opportunity IncGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $63K | 2022 |
| New York Lawyers For The Public Interest IncGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $60K | 2022 |
| Legal Aid Society Of The District Of ColumbiaGENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $54K | 2022 |
| Metropolitan Family ServicesGENERAL SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $50K | 2022 |
| International Rescue Committee IncGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $50K | 2022 |
| Heartland Alliance For Human Needs & Human RightsGENERAL SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $50K | 2022 |
| Chicago Lawyers Committee For Civil Rights Under Law IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $45K | 2022 |
| Commercial Club Civic Committee Charitable FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $44K | 2022 |
| Youth Renewal FundGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $41K | 2022 |
| Public Interest Law InitiativeGENERAL SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $35K | 2022 |
| Lawyers Alliance For New YorkGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $35K | 2022 |
| New York City Partnership Foundation IncGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $35K | 2022 |
| Chicago Volunteer Legal Services FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $30K | 2022 |
| Chicago Historical SocietyGENERAL SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $25K | 2022 |
| Brooklyn Academy Of Music IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Brooklyn, NY | $25K | 2022 |
| Just The Beginning - A Pipeline OrganizationGENERAL SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $25K | 2022 |
| Leadership Greater Chicago IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $25K | 2022 |
| World Business ChicagoGENERAL SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $25K | 2022 |
| Whitman-Walker Clinic IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $25K | 2022 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Dallas, TX | $25K | 2022 |
| St Baldricks Foundation IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Monrovia, CA | $25K | 2022 |
| Steppenwolf Theater CoGENERAL SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $25K | 2022 |
| Broadway Housing Communities IncGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $25K | 2022 |
| Rand CorporationGENERAL SUPPORT | Santa Monica, CA | $25K | 2022 |
| Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer CenterGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $20K | 2022 |
| Haven For Hope Of Bexar CountyGENERAL SUPPORT | San Antonio, TX | $20K | 2022 |
| Dallas Symphony Association IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Dallas, TX | $20K | 2022 |
| National Veterans Legal Services Program IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $20K | 2022 |
| Cabrini-Green Legal Aid Clinic IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $15K | 2022 |
| Mount Sinai HospitalGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $15K | 2022 |
| Kind IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $15K | 2022 |
| The Nalp Foundation For Law Career Research And EducationGENERAL SUPPORT | Palm Springs, CA | $15K | 2022 |
| Lawyers Committee For Better HousingGENERAL SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $15K | 2022 |
| Womens Justice Initiative IncGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $15K | 2022 |
| Miriams KitchenGENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $15K | 2022 |
| The ExploratoriumGENERAL SUPPORT | San Francisco, CA | $13K | 2022 |
| We Are All Music Foundation IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Montclair, NJ | $13K | 2022 |
| The Ucla FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Los Angeles, CA | $13K | 2022 |