Severns Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Severns Family Foundation is a private foundation in San Francisco, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $720,000 in 24 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $85,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$720,000
- Number of grants24
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$85,000
- Assets$13.4 million
- New grantees35%
Giving in 2024 was down from $730,000 the year before.
35% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $794,900 | 24 | $10.8 million |
| 2023 | $730,000 | 22 | $12.7 million |
| 2024 | $720,000 | 24 | $13.4 million |
How to apply
Severns Family 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Severns Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 16 | $645,000 |
| New York | 6 | $55,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $10,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Benetech | Education | $85,000 |
| Reading Partners | Education | $80,000 |
| Second Harvest | Food Bank | $75,000 |
| Tipping Point Community | Poverty Prevention | $55,000 |
| 826 Valencia | Education | $50,000 |
| Humane Society Silicon Valley | Animal Welfare | $50,000 |
| Teach For America - Bay Area | Education | $50,000 |
| Pangea Legal Services | Social Justice | $50,000 |
| NorCal Resist | Social Justice | $40,000 |
| Sunnyvale Community Services | Community Programs | $30,000 |
| WWRAP - Womens Repro Rights Assist | Reproductive Rights | $25,000 |
| Jewish Family Community Services-EB | Human Rights | $15,000 |
| LYRIC Lavender Youth Rec Info Cente | Community Programs | $15,000 |
| SPARC - Shakespeare's Associates | Education | $10,000 |
| ACLU Foundation | Social Justice | $10,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of Am | Health Services | $10,000 |
| Center For Reproductive Rights | Human Rights | $10,000 |
| NAACP Legal Defense Education Fund | Social Justice | $10,000 |
| Care Humane Society | Animal Welfare | $10,000 |
| Environmental Working Group | Environmental | $10,000 |
| The Brigid Alliance | Reproductive Rights | $10,000 |
| The Trevor Project | Social Justice | $10,000 |
| The Brigid Alliance | Reproductive Rights | $5,000 |
| Make It Home Furniture Bank | Human Rights | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Sharon L Severns
- Nancy E Severns
Questions people ask
Does Severns Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Severns Family Foundation give?
$720,000 in tax year 2024, across 24 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Severns Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Sharon L Severns (Treasurer) and Nancy E Severns (Pres & CEO).
What does Severns Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and animals.