Serving the Spirit Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Serving the Spirit Foundation is a private foundation in West Hills, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $43,000 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $6,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$43,000
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$6,000
- Assets$737,782
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was the same as $43,000 the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $50,000 | 14 | $696,760 |
| 2024 | $43,000 | 14 | $632,537 |
| 2025 | $43,000 | 14 | $737,782 |
How to apply
Serving the Spirit Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Serving the Spirit Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 10 | $30,000 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $5,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $3,000 |
| Nebraska | 1 | $3,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cabrito Foundation | Alcoholism support | $6,000 |
| Individual | Spiritual growth | $5,000 |
| Disabled American Veterans | General Operations | $5,000 |
| AA San Fernando Valley Central Offi | Alcoholism support | $3,000 |
| The Midnight Mission | Alcoholism support | $3,000 |
| The Cat House on the Kings | General Operations | $3,000 |
| Individual | General Operations | $3,000 |
| Blind Cat Rescue | General Operations | $3,000 |
| The Hope House for Women Inc | General Operations | $3,000 |
| Individual | General Operations | $2,000 |
| CA wildlife center | general operations | $2,000 |
| vesper house | general operations | $2,000 |
| The Valley Club | General Operations | $2,000 |
| ForBadges | General operations | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Richard Shevitt
- Thomas O'Brien
- Elisa O'Brien
Questions people ask
Does Serving the Spirit Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Serving the Spirit Foundation give?
$43,000 in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Serving the Spirit Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Richard Shevitt (President), Thomas O'Brien (Vice President) and Elisa O'Brien (Cfo).
What does Serving the Spirit Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly disability and faith communities.