The most important thing is to help others…help each other…
There is nothing more rewarding than helping someone else succeed.
The most important thing is to help others…help each other…
There is nothing more rewarding than helping someone else succeed.
The Sidgmore Family Foundation has launched an initiative to support local restaurants, their hardworking employees, and their communities during this time of economic hardship caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Our program will “split the bill” with you (up to $30) when you purchase a delivery or take-out meal at a participating restaurant. The first phase of the initiative will be in areas of New York. Our hope is to bring this to other communities throughout the country. #SplitTheBill.
In recognition that an impoverished environment limits the possibilities for people
to develop and thrive, we are particularly interested in funding organizations that…
the quality of education and teacher training.
entrepreneurial skills to explore and develop creative, scalable, and sustainable solutions to critical social problems.
support and services to those in need in the Washington DC area.
Awards to organizations that have a clear, replicable plan for success,
measured sustainable results, and high approval ratings from charity
evaluator organizations, such as Charity Navigator.
Multi-year grants that can sustain a program or project.
DC Capital Fund Awards – Grants to organizations that provide support
and services to those in our nation’s capital and have been approved for
inclusion in the Greater Washington Catalogue for Philanthropy.
*The SIDGMORE FAMILY FOUNDATION does not make grants to individuals,
national health organizations, government agencies, or political and public policy advocacy groups.
The Sidgmore Family Foundation honors the legacy of John W. Sidgmore
by taking a proactive approach to helping others succeed.
The Sidgmore Family Foundation expresses its gratitude to our Founding Director, Marian Gelbwaks. For 15 years, Marian shaped our vision and ran the Foundation with grace, intelligence, and compassion. She forged strong and enduring ties with our grantees and she continues to guide us as our Director Emeritus.
It is our desire to use our resources to find creative and innovative solutions so that people may achieve their full potential and become responsible, healthy and productive members of society.
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