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SVS Family Foundation

Preselected recipients only S Barrington, Illinois · EIN 881508048

SVS Family Foundation is a private foundation in S Barrington, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $709,000 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 and the largest $698,700. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was up from $102,054 the year before.

80% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$102,0545$30.1 million
2024$709,0006$32.1 million

How to apply

SVS 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What SVS Family Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Wisconsin.

StateGrantsAmount
Wisconsin2$699,700
Illinois1$7,000
South Carolina1$2,000
Virginia1$200
Maryland1$100

Grants paid in 2024

All 6 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Ripon College
Ripon, WI
Special use to assist in navigating the challenges of strategic growth and educational experience of students.$698,700
Barrington High School
Barrington, IL
To help students develop business and leadership skills.$7,000
Three Rivers Respite
Johns Islance, SC
To serve foster families by providing childrens' camps and respite opportunities.$2,000
Ripon College
Ripon, WI
Residence hall improvements.$1,000
Special Olympics Virginia
Richmond, VA
General fund project.$200
Special Olympics Maryland
Baltimore, MD
General fund project.$100

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does SVS Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does SVS Family Foundation give?

$709,000 in tax year 2024, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.

Who runs SVS Family Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Sejal Shah (President), Ann Shah (Secretary) and Jason Beck (Treasurer).

What does SVS Family Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education and disability.

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