SFFC Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
SFFC Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Hendersonville, Tennessee. In tax year 2025 it gave $798,214 in 56 grants; the typical grant was $10,050 and the largest $49,658. 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$798,214
- Number of grants56
- Typical grant$10,050
- Largest grant$49,658
- Assets$0
- New grantees23%
Giving in 2025 was down from $898,540 the year before.
23% of its 2025 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 | $845,142 | 65 | $0 |
| 2024 | $898,540 | 85 | $0 |
| 2025 | $798,214 | 56 | $0 |
How to apply
SFFC Foundation 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 SFFC Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 21 states, the most to Tennessee. It also paid $5,178 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 8 | $163,232 |
| Michigan | 6 | $109,869 |
| California | 6 | $105,215 |
| Georgia | 6 | $70,541 |
| Virginia | 4 | $50,057 |
| Washington | 2 | $44,597 |
| Pennsylvania | 3 | $28,204 |
| Maryland | 2 | $27,107 |
| Oregon | 1 | $25,760 |
| Idaho | 1 | $23,275 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedale Academy | Monthly pfe donations and fall scholarhsips | $49,658 |
| Madison Academy | Home renovation for mce/ma family | $35,994 |
| San Diego Academy | Scholarship 9-12 and k-8, assit K-12 | $30,163 |
| Walla Walla Valley Academy | Scholarship 9-12 | $28,560 |
| Andrews Academy | 9-12 fall 2020 scholarship | $27,440 |
| Shenandoah Valley Academy | Scholarship 9-12 | $26,880 |
| Portland Adventist Academy | Pfe scholarship 9-12 | $25,760 |
| La Sierra Academy | Scholarship 9-12 | $25,634 |
| Loma Linda Academy | Scholarship 9-12 and k-8 | $25,522 |
| Individual | Pfe scholarship k-8 | $23,275 |
| Learning Tree Elementary School | 9-12 fall 2020 scholarship | $21,761 |
| Greeneville Adventist Academy | Monthly donations and fall scholarships grades 9-12 | $21,434 |
| Andrews University | Pfe scholarship k-8 | $21,357 |
| Atlanta Adventist Academy | Pfe scholarship k-8 | $20,720 |
| Madison Campus Elementary School | International missions grants- philipines hurricane emergency relief and also pfe scholarship k-8 | $20,480 |
| Adventist Community Services | To help improve the health and well-being of poor families | $20,307 |
| Alpena Berean Christian School | 9-12 fall 2020 scholarship | $20,000 |
| Greater Miami Adventist Academy | Pfe scholarship k-8 | $18,802 |
| Hinsdale Adventist Academy | Pfe 9-12 scholarship | $18,064 |
| Mile High Academy | Pfe scholarship 9-12 | $16,492 |
| Skagit Adventist School | Scholarship k-8 and 9-12 | $16,037 |
| Individual | Pfe scholarship k-8 | $15,435 |
| Ooltewah Adventist School | Pfe scholarship k-8 | $14,868 |
| Battle Creek Academy | 9-12 fall 2020 scholarship | $14,026 |
| Battle Creek Academy | Pfe scholarship k-8 | $14,026 |
| Village Adventist Elementary School | 9-12 fall 2020 scholarship | $13,020 |
| Escondido Adventist Academy | Pfe scholarship k-8 | $12,425 |
| Lake Nelson Adventist Academy | 9-12 fall 2020 scholarship | $10,444 |
| Amazing Grace Academy | Pfe scholarship 9-12 | $9,655 |
| Individual | Pfe scholarship k-8 | $9,443 |
| Richmond Academy | Pfe scholarship 9-12 | $9,317 |
| Floral Crest School | Pfe scholarship k-8 | $8,885 |
| Individual | Pfe scholarship | $8,859 |
| Individual | Pfe scholarship k-8 | $8,022 |
| Valley Adventist Christian School | 9-12 fall 2020 scholarship | $7,998 |
| Reading Sda Junior Academy | 9-12 fall 2020 scholarship | $7,399 |
| Waldwick Adventist School | To help sharing the gospel worldwide | $7,287 |
| Berean Christian Junior Academy | Pfe scholarship k-8 | $6,867 |
| Takoma Academy | Pfe scholarship 9-12 | $6,800 |
| Pine Tree Academy | 9-12 fall 2020 scholarship | $6,615 |
Officers and trustees
- William Fields
- Charles Johnson
- Peter Kroll
- Rebecca Knoll Lawrence
- Jackie Downs
- Teresa Kelchner
- Levi Renner
Questions people ask
Does SFFC Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does SFFC Foundation Inc give?
$798,214 in tax year 2025, across 56 grants, with a typical grant of $10,050.
Who runs SFFC Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists William Fields (President & CEO), Charles Johnson (Director), Peter Kroll (Vice President) and Rebecca Knoll Lawrence (Director) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does SFFC Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and human services.