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Sidman Family Foundation is a private corporation based in BOSTON, MA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2007. The principal officer is Jill Mcgaffigan. It holds total assets of $7M. Annual income is reported at $124K. Total assets have decreased from $9.1M in 2010 to $7M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 3 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 2017 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Massachusetts and New York. According to available records, Sidman Family Foundation has made 237 grants totaling $6.5M, with a median grant of $10K. Annual giving has decreased from $1.9M in 2022 to $1M in 2024. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2023 with $3.6M distributed across 128 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $300K, with an average award of $28K. The foundation has supported 71 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Massachusetts, New York, Florida, which account for 91% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 11 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$180
Median Grant
$7K
Average Grant
$31K
Largest Grant
$300K
Based on 62 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.
Sidman Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 237 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MA, NY, FL.
Sidman Family Foundation has distributed a total of $6.5M across 237 grants. The median grant size is $10K, with an average of $28K. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $300K.
Sidman Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Sidman Family Foundation is headquartered in BOSTON, MA. While based in MA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 11 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paula M Sidman | PRES/DIR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Hope Sidman | TREAS/DIR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Mathew K Sidman | ASST TREAS/C | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$7M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$7M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
237
Total Giving
$6.5M
Average Grant
$28K
Median Grant
$10K
Unique Recipients
71
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2024 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Social FinanceCASH DONATION | Boston, MA | $200K | 2024 |
| University Of MichiganCASH DONATION | Ann Arbor, MI | $100K | 2024 |
| Belmont Hill School2 OF 3 ANNUAL FUND | Belmont, MA | $100K | 2024 |
| Beaver Country Day School2 OF 5 ANNUAL FUND | Chestnut Hill, MA | $100K | 2024 |
| Temple EmanuelMORNING MINYAN | Newton, MA | $75K | 2024 |
| The Esplanade AssociationMKS/LKS GALA 2022 | Boston, MA | $50K | 2024 |
| Brigham & Women'S HospitalPYMT 5 F 5 | Boston, MA | $26K | 2024 |
| Team ImpactCASH DONATION | Quincy, MA | $25K | 2024 |
| AdlCASH DONATION | Boston, MA | $25K | 2024 |
| Boston Community PediatricsPYMT 3 OF 3 | Mansfield, MA | $25K | 2024 |
| Duke UniversityJEWISH LIFE AT DUKE | Durham, NC | $25K | 2024 |
| Friends Of The Public GardenCOMM AVE. LIGHTS | Boston, MA | $25K | 2024 |
| Cradles To CrayonsPYMT 4 OF 5 | Brighton, MA | $20K | 2024 |
| Planned Parenthood League Of MaCASH DONATION | Boston, MA | $10K | 2024 |
| Brothers For LifeCASH DONATION | Seattle, WA | $10K | 2024 |
| Wide Horizon'S For Children IncSILVER SPONSORSHIP | Montclair, NJ | $10K | 2024 |
| Town Of Palm Beach United WayCASH DONATION | Palm Beach, FL | $10K | 2024 |
| Hebrew Senior LifeGOLF TOURNAMENT / ANNUAL FUND | Boston, MA | $10K | 2024 |
| Israel LacrosseCASH DONATION | New York, NY | $10K | 2024 |
| Mspca AngellRAISE THE WOOF | Boston, MA | $5K | 2024 |
| Entertainment Community FundIN HONOR OF HENRY TISH & SEAN WALSH MARRAIGE | New York, NY | $5K | 2024 |
| Hassenfeld Children'S Center For CancerCASH DONATION | New York, NY | $5K | 2024 |
| One SummitWESTON SHOOTERS CLUB FUNDRAISER | North Andover, MA | $5K | 2024 |
| United Way Of Ma BayTHANKSGIVING PROJECT 2022 | Boston, MA | $5K | 2024 |
| Womens Foundation Of BostonCASH DONATION | Boston, MA | $5K | 2024 |
| Palm Beach Cc FoundationPAULA & HOPE SIDMAN | Palm Beach, FL | $4K | 2024 |
| Michigan HillelCASH DONATION | Ann Arbor, MI | $3K | 2024 |
| Jewish Resource CenterCASH DONATION | Northwestern Southfiel, MI | $3K | 2024 |
| Jdrf2023 MARATHON SUPPORT | Weston, MA | $3K | 2024 |
| Citymeals On Wheels35TH POWER LUNCH | New York, NY | $3K | 2024 |
| Chabad Of Ann ArborCASH DONATION | Ann Arbor, MI | $3K | 2024 |
| Boston Preservation Alliance35TH ANNUAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS SPONSOR | Boston, MA | $3K | 2024 |
| Penn First PlusIN MEMORY OF MARC BECKER | Philadelphia, PA | $3K | 2024 |
| Pmcjimmy FundREPLACEMENT CHECK FOR 2022 | Boston, MA | $1K | 2024 |
| Cotuit Athletic AssociationCASH DONATION | Cotuit, MA | $1K | 2024 |
| Hill HouseCASH DONATION | Boston, MA | $1K | 2024 |
| Cotuit LibraryCASH DONATION | Cotuit, MA | $500 | 2024 |
| Beth Israel SynogogueDINNER SPONSORSHIP - HARRY SIDMAN | Omaha, NE | $500 | 2024 |
| Freinds Of The IdfIN HONOR OF MICHELLE JACOBS | Brooklyn, NY | $360 | 2024 |
| Fred Hutchinson Cancer CenterIN MEMORY OF B DREIBLATT | Seattle, WA | $250 | 2024 |
| Dana-Farber Cancer InstituteIN MEMORY OF JANE SIMON | Boston, MA | $100 | 2024 |
| Boston Children'S Hospital TrustPYMT 2 OF 5 | Boston, MA | $250K | 2023 |