S & S Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
S & S Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Sarasota, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.3 million in 13 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $450,000. 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$1.3 million
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$450,000
- Assets$26.5 million
- New grantees54%
Giving in 2024 was up from $940,000 the year before.
54% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $940,000 | 12 | $25.8 million |
| 2024 | $1.3 million | 13 | $26.5 million |
How to apply
S & S Charitable 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 S & S Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 1 | $450,000 |
| California | 4 | $406,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $105,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $100,000 |
| New York | 2 | $100,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $50,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $25,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Michigan | Charitable purposes - operational support of the university of michigan | $450,000 |
| University of California Los Angeles Foundation | Charitable purposes - operational support of the university of california, los angeles | $150,000 |
| Uc Davis | Charitable purposes - operational support of uc davis | $106,000 |
| University of Wisconsin | Charitable purposes - operational support of the university of wisconsin | $105,000 |
| Uci Foundation | Charitable purposes - operational support of uci foundation | $100,000 |
| Endometriosis Foundation of America Inc | Charitable purposes - operational support of the endometriosis foundation of america inc | $50,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America | Charitable purposes - operational support of planned parenthood federation of america | $50,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Greater New York Action Fund Inc | Charitable purposes - operational support of planned parenthood | $50,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Los Angeles | Charitable purposes - operational support of planned parenthood of los angeles | $50,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains | Charitable purposes - operational support of planned parenthood of the rocky mountains | $50,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Washington DC | Charitable purposes - operational support of planned parenthood of washington dc | $50,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Illinois | Charitable purposes - operational support of planned parenthood of illinois | $25,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of South Florida | Charitable purposes - operational support of planned parenthood of south florida | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Siwei Wang
- Sona Kotecha
- Kimberly Colgate
Questions people ask
Does S & S Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does S & S Charitable Foundation give?
$1.3 million in tax year 2024, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs S & S Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Siwei Wang (President), Sona Kotecha (Secretary) and Kimberly Colgate (Director).
What does S & S Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.