SFC Inc
Preselected recipients only
SFC Inc is a private foundation in Albany, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $291,000 in 49 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $25,000. 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$291,000
- Number of grants49
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$6.8 million
- New grantees35%
Giving in 2024 was up from $244,000 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $244,000 | 49 | $6.2 million |
| 2024 | $291,000 | 49 | $6.8 million |
How to apply
SFC Inc 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 SFC Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Wisconsin.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 26 | $137,000 |
| District of Columbia | 6 | $38,000 |
| New York | 5 | $36,000 |
| California | 3 | $35,000 |
| Connecticut | 2 | $10,000 |
| Georgia | 2 | $10,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $5,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $5,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $5,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Aurora Health Care Foundation | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Milwaukee Area Technical College FD | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Givewell | Charitable | $20,000 |
| UNICEF USA | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Medical College of Wisconsin | Charitable | $10,000 |
| US Holocaust Memorial Museum | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Jewish Family Services of San Diego | Charitable | $10,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Inc | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Kaukauna Alumni Foundation LTD | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Children's Hospital Health System F | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Jewish Family Services | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin Inc | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Sojourner Family Peace Center | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Hunger Task Force | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Charitable | $5,000 |
| American Civil Liberties Union | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Rogers Memorial Hospital Foundation | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Milwaukee Rescue Mission | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Rawhide | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Holocaust Education Resource Center | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Camfed USA Foundation | Charitable | $5,000 |
| The Climate Reality Project | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Gary Sinise Foundation | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Helen Keller International | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity International | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Malaria Consortium US | Charitable | $5,000 |
| American Red Cross | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Special Olympics Arizona Inc | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Sandy Hook Promise Foundation | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Milwaukee Police Foundation Inc | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Christopher Dana Reeve Foundation | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Salvation Army National Corp | Charitable | $5,000 |
| The Carter Center Inc | Charitable | $5,000 |
| The Greenwich Hospital Endowment FD | Charitable | $5,000 |
| National Alliance to End Homelessne | Charitable | $5,000 |
| North Shore Firerescue Foundation | Charitable | $3,000 |
| National Public Radio | Charitible | $3,000 |
| Jewish Museum Milwaukee | Charitable | $2,000 |
| United Community Center | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Coa Youth Family Centers | Charitable | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Peggy J Sampson
- Scott A Sampson
- Lysa McMahon
Questions people ask
Does SFC Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does SFC Inc give?
$291,000 in tax year 2024, across 49 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs SFC Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Peggy J Sampson (President/Treas), Scott A Sampson (Vice President) and Lysa McMahon (Secretary).
What does SFC Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and international.