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Sirus Fund is a private trust based in NEW YORK, NY. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1997. The principal officer is The Sirus Fund C/O S Halpe. It holds total assets of $288K. Annual income is reported at $36K. Total assets have decreased from $17.7M in 2010 to $1.9M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 1 officer or trustee. 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 2021 to 2024. According to available records, Sirus Fund has made 47 grants totaling $2.5M, with a median grant of $50K. Annual giving has grown from $1M in 2021 to $1.4M in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $10K to $195K, with an average award of $53K. The foundation has supported 18 unique organizations. Grant recipients are concentrated in New York. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
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.
Sirus Fund primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 47 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY.
Sirus Fund has distributed a total of $2.5M across 47 grants. The median grant size is $50K, with an average of $53K. Individual grants have ranged from $10K to $195K.
Sirus Fund typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Sirus Fund is headquartered in NEW YORK, NY.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Susan U Halpern | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$2M
Total Assets
$1.9M
Fair Market Value
$1.9M
Net Worth
$1.9M
Grants Paid
$1.9M
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$1.9M
Distribution Amount
$143K
Total Grants
47
Total Giving
$2.5M
Average Grant
$53K
Median Grant
$50K
Unique Recipients
18
Most Common Grant
$30K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Solutionsgeneral support | New York, NY | $195K | 2021 |
| United Neighborhood HousesGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $75K | 2022 |
| Association To Benefit ChildrenGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $60K | 2022 |
| United For BrownsvilleGENERAL SUPPORT | Brooklyn, NY | $60K | 2022 |
| Fund For The City Of New YorkGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $60K | 2022 |
| Graham WindhamGENERAL SUPPORT | Brooklyn, NY | $60K | 2022 |
| Children'S Aid SocietyGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $60K | 2022 |
| Broadway Housing CommunitiesGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $60K | 2022 |
| New York AppleseedGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $50K | 2022 |
| Nhp FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $50K | 2022 |
| Cornell Botanic GardensGENERAL SUPPORT | Ithaca, NY | $35K | 2022 |
| New York Public LibraryGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $30K | 2022 |
| Community Food AdvocatesGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $30K | 2022 |
| Fund For The City Of Ny Casa NycGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $30K | 2022 |
| Montefiore Medical CenterGENERAL SUPPORT | Bronx, NY | $30K | 2022 |
| Center For Family RepresentationGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $30K | 2022 |
| New Yorkers For Childrengeneral support | New York, NY | $100K | 2021 |
| Sco Family ServicesGeneral Support | Glen Cove, NY | $10K | 2021 |