Desbrisay Sigler Family Foundation
Official site for the DesBrisay Sigler Family Foundation (est. 1999). The homepage describes the family-run private foundation’s focus areas (equity & inclusion, national parks, sensory processing disorder, literacy/financial literacy) and notes it does not make grants to individuals.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A small-to-mid-sized registered charity seeking modest general operating support that aligns with the foundation’s stated interests (literacy/financial literacy, arts/national parks, sensory processing disorder/disability advocacy), preferably with a local Washington connection or a credible introduction.
Good Fit
- • Clear program alignment with the foundation’s stated focus areas.
- • Requesting modest general support (typical grants are under $5,000).
- • Being a 501(c)(3) charity with demonstrated local or programmatic relevance.
- • An introduction, nomination, or prior relationship with a board member or advisor.
Geography
In the latest year grants went to organizations in nine states; about 36% of dollars stayed in the foundation’s home state while 64% went out of state, indicating a multi-state footprint rather than strictly local giving.
Recipient Variety
The foundation funded 15–20 distinct independent charities each year in the observed three-year window, with six recurring grantees across years, showing a broad recipient set for a micro private foundation.
New Applicants
Direct behavior shows substantial turnover (9 of 15 grantees in 2024 were new), but the foundation’s public materials state grants are only to preselected organizations; this mix implies new entrants are possible but unsolicited applicants face meaningful barriers.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
