Sirius Fund
Chicago, Illinois · EIN 363712587 · Private foundation
Sirius Fund is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois. Its indexed IRS Form 990-PF summary (FY2021) reports $1.0M in grants paid and $10.5M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 393 individual grants from this funder — $5.0M awarded across 2021–2025 — including its support for arts & culture. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
What Sirius Fund funds
Sirius Fund's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, food & agriculture, health care, higher education, libraries & literacy, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include children.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Valley Music Festival TO SUPPORT CHARITABLE PURPOSE | Sun Valley, ID | $212K | 2023 |
| University of Colorado TO SUPPORT CHARITABLE PURPOSE | Denver, CO | $130K | 2021 |
| The Advocates TO SUPPORT CHARITABLE PURPOSE | Hailey, ID | $125K | 2024 |
How to apply for funding from Sirius Fund
Sirius Fund's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request.
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Frequently asked questions about Sirius Fund
- Does Sirius Fund accept grant applications?
- Sirius Fund's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does Sirius Fund fund?
- Sirius Fund's grants focus on arts & culture. Example recipients include Sun Valley Music Festival, University of Colorado, The Advocates. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Sirius Fund give in grants?
- Sirius Fund reported $1.0M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2021). Across all years in our data it has awarded $5.0M over 393 grants.
- Where is Sirius Fund located?
- Sirius Fund is based in Chicago, Illinois. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 363712587.
- How can I find foundations similar to Sirius Fund?
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