The Siegel & Friend Foundation
This organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting various charitable causes. Its mission centers on providing financial assistance to organizations that address food security, homelessness, international relief, and community service. The foundation supports a diverse range of sectors, including human services, arts and culture, and education, reflecting a commitment to enhancing the well-being of individuals and communities. Through its grantmaking, it serves both local and international populations, with a notable focus on humanitarian aid and support for vulnerable groups.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Small to mid-sized charities doing direct community services, local human-service groups, arts organizations, and international relief charities that can be described succinctly in mailed materials.
Good Fit
- • Provides a concise mailed application with name, address, purpose, and supporting materials.
- • Is a local California nonprofit or an established charity in another state with clear program descriptions.
- • Seeks modest one-time or project support (typical awards are under $5,000–$10,000).
- • Has an established charitable purpose that matches past grantees (food security, homeless services, international relief, arts).
Geography
Grants in the latest year reached recipients in nine states, with roughly half of dollars going outside the foundation’s home state; California is the single largest state at about 48% of dollars but the overall footprint is multi-state.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows 49 distinct recipients with a mix of returning and new grantees and a wide range of organizations (local human-service groups, arts groups, and international relief organizations), indicating a broad recipient set for the foundation’s size.
New Applicants
Direct evidence shows 23 new recipients in the latest year (about 47% of recipients), and a simple public application instruction set plus a mailed contact route is provided, so unfamiliar applicants have demonstrable precedent for entry.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
