Severns Family Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 77-0235139
Foundation Overview
Based in San Francisco, CA, Severns Family Foundation has awarded 236 grants totaling $8,964,254 to organizations in California, Alabama and 5 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $1,000 to $150,000, with a median award of $25,000.
Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$8,964,254
Total Assets
$13,368,693
Median Grant (all grants)
$25,000
Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot
Total Grants
24
Median Grant
$15,000
% Median Grant Decline
-25%
(vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year:
May 2026
Foundation Intelligence
Advanced analytics and strategic insights to help nonprofit organizations assess grant opportunities and optimize their application strategies
New Applicant Friendliness
Relationship-Focused: 29%
7 of 24 recipients (29%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.
Geographic Focus
California
68% of grants are awarded in California, with additional funding distributed across 6 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within California, funding concentrates in San Jose (24%), San Francisco (18%), Milpitas (12%).
Funding Trajectory
-1%
Stable funding levels with 1% change over 9 years indicate consistent grant-making capacity and predictable philanthropic resources. This stability suggests reliable ongoing funding opportunities.
Program Areas
Community Projects + 4 others
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (47%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Severns Family Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 826 Valencia | $50,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Education | 2024 |
| Second Harvest | $75,000 | San Jose, CA, US | Food Bank | 2024 |
| Reading Partners | $80,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Education | 2024 |
| Benetech | $85,000 | Palo Alto, CA, US | Education | 2024 |
| Humane Society Silicon Valley | $50,000 | Milpitas, CA, US | Animal Welfare | 2024 |
| Sunnyvale Community Services | $30,000 | Sunnyvale, CA, US | Community Programs | 2024 |
| Sparc - Shakespeare's Associates | $10,000 | Livermore, CA, US | Education | 2024 |
| Aclu Foundation | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Social Justice | 2024 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation Of Am | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Health Services | 2024 |
| Center For Reproductive Rights | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Human Rights | 2024 |
| Jewish Family Community Services-eb | $15,000 | Berkeley, CA, US | Human Rights | 2024 |
| The Brigid Alliance | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Reproductive Rights | 2024 |
| Make It Home Furniture Bank | $5,000 | San Rafael, CA, US | Human Rights | 2024 |
| Naacp Legal Defense Education Fund | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Social Justice | 2024 |
| Teach For America - Bay Area | $50,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Education | 2024 |
| Care Humane Society | $10,000 | Auburn, AL, US | Animal Welfare | 2024 |
| Environmental Working Group | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | Environmental | 2024 |
| Lyric Lavender Youth Rec Info Cente | $15,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Community Programs | 2024 |
| Norcal Resist | $40,000 | Sacramento, CA, US | Social Justice | 2024 |
| Pangea Legal Services | $50,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Social Justice | 2024 |
| The Brigid Alliance | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Reproductive Rights | 2024 |
| The Trevor Project | $10,000 | West Hollywood, CA, US | Social Justice | 2024 |
| Tipping Point Community | $55,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Poverty Prevention | 2024 |
| Wwrap - Womens Repro Rights Assist | $25,000 | Santa Monica, CA, US | Reproductive Rights | 2024 |
| 826 Valencia | $40,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Capital Campaign | 2023 |
| Second Harvest | $50,000 | San Jose, CA, US | Food Bank | 2023 |
| Reading Partners | $80,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Education | 2023 |
| Humane Society Silicon Valley | $80,000 | Milpitas, CA, US | Animal Welfare | 2023 |
| Sunnyvale Community Services | $30,000 | Sunnyvale, CA, US | Community Programs | 2023 |
| Sparc - Shakespeare's Associates | $20,000 | Livermore, CA, US | Education | 2023 |
| Ace Public Schools Network | $50,000 | San Jose, CA, US | Education | 2023 |
| Vote Solar | $10,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Energy Conservation | 2023 |
| Aclu Foundation | $20,000 | New York, NY, US | Social Justice | 2023 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation Of Am | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Health Services | 2023 |
| Center For Reproductive Rights | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Human Rights | 2023 |
| Jewish Family Community Services-eb | $15,000 | Berkeley, CA, US | Human Rights | 2023 |
| The Brigid Alliance | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Health | 2023 |
| 826 Valencia | $50,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | In School Literacy Program | 2023 |
| Alzheimer's Association | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | Health | 2023 |
| Jet City Roller Derby | $10,000 | Everett, WA, US | Community Service | 2023 |
| Make It Home Furniture Bank | $5,000 | San Rafael, CA, US | Human Rights | 2023 |
| Naacp Legal Defense Education Fund | $15,000 | New York, NY, US | Social Justice | 2023 |
| Second Harvest | $75,000 | San Jose, CA, US | Capital Campaign | 2023 |
| Teach For America - Bay Area | $90,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Education | 2023 |
| Care Humane Society | $10,000 | Auburn, AL, US | Animal Welfare | 2023 |
| Groundswell Network | $50,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | Education | 2023 |
| 826 Valencia | $40,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Capital Campaign | 2023 |
| Second Harvest | $50,000 | San Jose, CA, US | Food Bank | 2023 |
| Reading Partners | $80,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Education | 2023 |
| Humane Society Silicon Valley | $80,000 | Milpitas, CA, US | Animal Welfare | 2023 |
| Sunnyvale Community Services | $30,000 | Sunnyvale, CA, US | Community Programs | 2023 |
| Sparc - Shakespeare's Associates | $20,000 | Livermore, CA, US | Education | 2023 |
| Ace Public Schools Network | $50,000 | San Jose, CA, US | Education | 2023 |
| Vote Solar | $10,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Energy Conservation | 2023 |
| Aclu Foundation | $20,000 | New York, NY, US | Social Justice | 2023 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation Of Am | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Health Services | 2023 |
| Center For Reproductive Rights | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Human Rights | 2023 |
| Jewish Family Community Services-eb | $15,000 | Berkeley, CA, US | Human Rights | 2023 |
| The Brigid Alliance | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Health | 2023 |
| 826 Valencia | $50,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | In School Literacy Program | 2023 |
| Alzheimer's Association | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | Health | 2023 |
| Jet City Roller Derby | $10,000 | Everett, WA, US | Community Service | 2023 |
| Make It Home Furniture Bank | $5,000 | San Rafael, CA, US | Human Rights | 2023 |
| Naacp Legal Defense Education Fund | $15,000 | New York, NY, US | Social Justice | 2023 |
| Second Harvest | $75,000 | San Jose, CA, US | Capital Campaign | 2023 |
| Teach For America - Bay Area | $90,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Education | 2023 |
| Care Humane Society | $10,000 | Auburn, AL, US | Animal Welfare | 2023 |
| Groundswell Network | $50,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | Education | 2023 |
| 826 Valencia | $50,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Literacy Program | 2022 |
| Second Harvest | $50,000 | San Jose, CA, US | Food Bank | 2022 |
| Reading Partners | $80,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Education | 2022 |
| Benetech | $55,000 | Palo Alto, CA, US | Education | 2022 |
| Humane Society Silicon Valley | $100,000 | Milpitas, CA, US | Animal Welfare | 2022 |
| Sunnyvale Community Services | $30,000 | Sunnyvale, CA, US | Community Programs | 2022 |
| Shakespeare's Associates | $20,000 | Livermore, CA, US | Education | 2022 |
| Ace Public Schools Network | $50,000 | San Jose, CA, US | Education | 2022 |
| Lee County Humane Society | $10,000 | Auburn, AL, US | Animal Welfare | 2022 |
| Vote Solar | $10,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Energy Conservation | 2022 |
| Aclu Foundation | $10,000 | New York City, NY, US | Social Justice | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Health Services | 2022 |
| Center For Reproductive Rights | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Human Rights | 2022 |
| Jewish Family Community Services | $15,000 | Berkeley, CA, US | Human Rights | 2022 |
| The Brigid Alliance | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Health | 2022 |
| 826 Valencia | $40,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Capital Campaign | 2022 |
| Alzheimer's Association | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | Health | 2022 |
| Computer History Museum | $50,000 | Mountain View, CA, US | Education | 2022 |
| Jet City Roller Derby | $9,900 | Everett, WA, US | Community Service | 2022 |
| Kristi Yamaguchi's Always Dream Fdn | $15,000 | Danville, CA, US | Education | 2022 |
| Make It Home Furniture Bank | $5,000 | San Rafael, CA, US | Human Rights | 2022 |
| Naacp Legal Defense Education Fd | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Social Justice | 2022 |
| Second Harvest | $75,000 | San Jose, CA, US | Capital Campaign | 2022 |
| Teach For America - Bay Area | $90,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Education | 2022 |
| 826 Valencia | $50,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Literacy Program | 2022 |
| Second Harvest | $50,000 | San Jose, CA, US | Food Bank | 2022 |
| Reading Partners | $80,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Education | 2022 |
| Benetech | $55,000 | Palo Alto, CA, US | Education | 2022 |
| Humane Society Silicon Valley | $100,000 | Milpitas, CA, US | Animal Welfare | 2022 |
| Sunnyvale Community Services | $30,000 | Sunnyvale, CA, US | Community Programs | 2022 |
| Shakespeare's Associates | $20,000 | Livermore, CA, US | Education | 2022 |
| Ace Public Schools Network | $50,000 | San Jose, CA, US | Education | 2022 |
| Lee County Humane Society | $10,000 | Auburn, AL, US | Animal Welfare | 2022 |
| Vote Solar | $10,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Energy Conservation | 2022 |
| Aclu Foundation | $10,000 | New York City, NY, US | Social Justice | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Health Services | 2022 |
| Center For Reproductive Rights | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Human Rights | 2022 |
| Jewish Family Community Services | $15,000 | Berkeley, CA, US | Human Rights | 2022 |
| The Brigid Alliance | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Health | 2022 |
| 826 Valencia | $40,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Capital Campaign | 2022 |
| Alzheimer's Association | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | Health | 2022 |
| Computer History Museum | $50,000 | Mountain View, CA, US | Education | 2022 |
| Jet City Roller Derby | $9,900 | Everett, WA, US | Community Service | 2022 |
| Kristi Yamaguchi's Always Dream Fdn | $15,000 | Danville, CA, US | Education | 2022 |
| Make It Home Furniture Bank | $5,000 | San Rafael, CA, US | Human Rights | 2022 |
| Naacp Legal Defense Education Fd | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Social Justice | 2022 |
| Second Harvest | $75,000 | San Jose, CA, US | Capital Campaign | 2022 |
| Teach For America - Bay Area | $90,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Education | 2022 |
| 826 Valencia | $50,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Literacy Program. | 2021 |
| Second Harvest | $150,000 | San Jose, CA, US | Christmas Food Drive And Food Bank | 2021 |
| Reading Partners | $80,000 | Milpitas, CA, US | Literacy Program | 2021 |
| Benetech | $50,000 | Palo Alto, CA, US | Social Justice | 2021 |
| Humane Society Silicon Valley | $100,000 | Milpitas, CA, US | Support General Program | 2021 |
| Sunnyvale Community Services | $75,000 | Sunnyvale, CA, US | Support Program Services | 2021 |
| Shakespeare's Associates | $20,000 | Livermore, CA, US | Support Arts Program | 2021 |
| Ace Public Schools Network | $50,000 | San Jose, CA, US | Support Charter School | 2021 |
| Lee County Humane Society | $20,000 | Auburn, AL, US | Support Animal Protection | 2021 |
| Vote Solar | $10,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Support Renewable Energy Program. | 2021 |
| Aclu Foundation | $25,000 | New York City, NY, US | Social Justice | 2021 |
| Planned Parenthood | $20,000 | New York, NY, US | Provide Health Services | 2021 |
| Center For Reproductive Rights | $7,500 | New York, NY, US | Health Services | 2021 |
| Jewish Family Community Services | $15,000 | Berkeley, CA, US | Support Community Services. | 2021 |
| The Brigid Alliance | $7,500 | New York, NY, US | Health Services | 2021 |
| 826 Valencia | $50,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Literacy Program. | 2021 |
| Second Harvest | $150,000 | San Jose, CA, US | Christmas Food Drive And Food Bank | 2021 |
| Reading Partners | $80,000 | Milpitas, CA, US | Literacy Program | 2021 |
| Benetech | $50,000 | Palo Alto, CA, US | Social Justice | 2021 |
| Humane Society Silicon Valley | $100,000 | Milpitas, CA, US | Support General Program | 2021 |
| Sunnyvale Community Services | $75,000 | Sunnyvale, CA, US | Support Program Services | 2021 |
| Shakespeare's Associates | $20,000 | Livermore, CA, US | Support Arts Program | 2021 |
| Ace Public Schools Network | $50,000 | San Jose, CA, US | Support Charter School | 2021 |
| Lee County Humane Society | $20,000 | Auburn, AL, US | Support Animal Protection | 2021 |
| Vote Solar | $10,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Support Renewable Energy Program. | 2021 |
| Aclu Foundation | $25,000 | New York City, NY, US | Social Justice | 2021 |
| Planned Parenthood | $20,000 | New York, NY, US | Provide Health Services | 2021 |
| Center For Reproductive Rights | $7,500 | New York, NY, US | Health Services | 2021 |
| Jewish Family Community Services | $15,000 | Berkeley, CA, US | Support Community Services. | 2021 |
| The Brigid Alliance | $7,500 | New York, NY, US | Health Services | 2021 |
| 826 Valencia | $50,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Literacy Program. | 2020 |
| Downtown College Prepatory | $50,000 | San Jose, CA, US | Charter School Support | 2020 |
| Second Harvest | $40,000 | San Jose, CA, US | Christmas Food Drive And Food Bank | 2020 |
| Teach For America | $85,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | New Teacher Training | 2020 |
| Computer History Museum | $50,000 | Mountain View, CA, US | Science Education Program | 2020 |
| Reading Partners | $90,000 | Milpitas, CA, US | Literacy Program | 2020 |
| Benetech | $50,000 | Palo Alto, CA, US | Social Justice | 2020 |
| Humane Society Silicon Valley | $100,000 | Milpitas, CA, US | Support General Program | 2020 |
| Sunnyvale Community Services | $75,000 | Sunnyvale, CA, US | Support Program Services | 2020 |
| Shakespeare's Associates | $20,000 | Livermore, CA, US | Support Arts Program | 2020 |
| Ace Public Schools Network | $50,000 | San Jose, CA, US | Support Charter School | 2020 |
| Lee County Humane Society | $20,000 | Auburn, AL, US | Support Animal Protection | 2020 |
| Vote Solar | $10,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Support Renewable Energy Program. | 2020 |
| Aclu Foundation | $25,000 | New York City, NY, US | Social Justice | 2020 |
| Planned Parenthood | $20,000 | New York, NY, US | Provide Health Services | 2020 |
| Center For Reproductive Rights | $15,000 | New York, NY, US | Health Services | 2020 |
| Maldef | $15,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Social Justice | 2020 |
| San Jose Museum Of Quilts Textiles | $20,000 | San Jose, CA, US | Support Arts Program | 2020 |
| Naacp Legal Defense Fund | $15,000 | New York, NY, US | Support Ncaap Activities | 2020 |
| Jewish Family Community Services | $15,000 | Berkeley, CA, US | Support Community Services. | 2020 |
| 826 Valencia | $50,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Literacy Program. | 2019 |
| Downtown College Prepatory | $50,000 | San Jose, CA, US | Charter School Support | 2019 |
| Second Harvest | $145,000 | San Jose, CA, US | Christmas Food Drive And Food Bank | 2019 |
| Teach For America | $85,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | New Teacher Training | 2019 |
| Reading Partners | $75,000 | Milpitas, CA, US | Literacy Program | 2019 |
| Humane Society Silicon Valley | $75,000 | Milpitas, CA, US | Support General Program | 2019 |
| Sunnyvale Community Services | $55,000 | Sunnyvale, CA, US | Support Program Services | 2019 |
| Shakespeare's Associates | $15,000 | Livermore, CA, US | Support Arts Program | 2019 |
| Ace Public Schools Network | $50,000 | San Jose, CA, US | Support Charter School | 2019 |
| Lee County Humane Society | $20,000 | Auburn, AL, US | Support Animal Protection | 2019 |
| Grail Family Services | $20,000 | San Jose, CA, US | Support Literacy Program | 2019 |
| Aclu Foundation | $25,000 | New York City, NY, US | Social Justice | 2019 |
| Benetech | $70,000 | Palo Alto, CA, US | Social Justice. | 2019 |
| Planned Parenthood | $20,000 | New York, NY, US | Provide Health Services | 2019 |
| Alzheimers Association | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Support. | 2019 |
| Center For Reproductive Rights | $15,000 | New York, NY, US | Health Services | 2019 |
| Plumas Crisis Intervention Res Ctr | $5,000 | Quincy, CA, US | Community Service | 2019 |
| Maldef | $15,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Social Justice | 2019 |
| San Jose Museum Of Quilts Ntextiles | $20,000 | San Jose, CA, US | Support Arts Program | 2019 |
| Equal Justice Initiative | $20,000 | Montgomery, AL, US | Advocate For Social Justice | 2019 |
| Naacp Legal Defense Fund | $15,000 | New York, NY, US | Support Ncaap Activities | 2019 |
| 826 Valencia | $150,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Summer Writing Workshop. | 2017 |
| Second Harvest | $16,582 | San Jose, CA, US | Christmas Food Drive And Food Bank | 2017 |
| Teach For America | $100,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | New Teacher Training | 2017 |
| Computer History Museum | $75,000 | Mountain View, CA, US | Science Education Program | 2017 |
| Reading Partners | $75,000 | Milpitas, CA, US | Literacy Program | 2017 |
| Humane Society Silicon Valley | $75,000 | Milpitas, CA, US | Support General Program | 2017 |
| Sunnyvale Community Services | $50,000 | Sunnyvale, CA, US | Support Program Services | 2017 |
| Ace Public Schools Network | $50,000 | San Jose, CA, US | Support Charter School | 2017 |
| Lee County Humane Society | $10,000 | Auburn, AL, US | Support Animal Protection | 2017 |
| Grail Family Services | $40,000 | San Jose, CA, US | Support Literacy Program | 2017 |
| Aclu Foundation | $15,000 | New York City, NY, US | Suopport Civil Rights. | 2017 |
| Benetech | $70,000 | Palo Alto, CA, US | Sustainability And Support Civil Rights. | 2017 |
| Planned Parenthood | $15,000 | New York, NY, US | Provide Health Services. | 2017 |
| Alzheimer's Association | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Support. | 2017 |
| San Jose Musum Of Quilts Textiles | $20,000 | San Jose, CA, US | Support Arts. | 2017 |
| Shakespeare's Associates | $15,000 | Livermore, CA, US | General Support. | 2017 |
| 826 Valencia | $50,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Summer Writing Workshop. | 2016 |
| Downtown College Prepatory | $50,000 | San Jose, CA, US | Charter School Support | 2016 |
| Second Harvest | $16,003 | San Jose, CA, US | Christmas Food Drive And Food Bank | 2016 |
| Teach For America | $80,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | New Teacher Training | 2016 |
| Computer History Museum | $75,000 | Mountain View, CA, US | Science Education Program | 2016 |
| Reading Partners | $50,000 | Milpitas, CA, US | Literacy Program | 2016 |
| Benetech | $50,000 | Palo Alto, CA, US | Sustainability Support | 2016 |
| Humane Society Silicon Valley | $75,000 | Milpitas, CA, US | Support General Program | 2016 |
| Shakespeare's Associates | $15,000 | Livermore, CA, US | Support Arts Program | 2016 |
| Ace Public Schools Network | $50,000 | San Jose, CA, US | Support Charter School | 2016 |
| Lexington Institution | $50,000 | Arlington, VA, US | Support Education In Renewable Energy | 2016 |
| Lee County Humane Society | $10,000 | Auburn, AL, US | Support Animal Protection | 2016 |
| Grail Family Services | $30,000 | San Jose, CA, US | Support Literacy Program | 2016 |
| Aclu Foundation | $15,000 | New York City, NY, US | Suopport Civil Rights. | 2016 |
| Benetech | $20,000 | Palo Alto, CA, US | Support Civil Rights. | 2016 |
| Direct Relief | $7,500 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Disaster Relief. | 2016 |
| Global Giving | $7,500 | Washington, DC, US | Disaster Relief. | 2016 |
| Planned Parenthood | $15,000 | New York, NY, US | Provide Health Services. | 2016 |
| 826 Valencia | $50,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Summer Writing Workshop. | 2015 |
| Downtown College Prepatory | $150,000 | San Jose, CA, US | Charter School Support | 2015 |
| Second Harvest | $13,869 | San Jose, CA, US | Christmas Food Drive And Food Bank | 2015 |
| Computer History Museum | $100,000 | Mountain View, CA, US | Science Education Program | 2015 |
| Reading Partners | $50,000 | Milpitas, CA, US | Literacy Program | 2015 |
| 826 Valencia | $5,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Summer Writing Workshop | 2015 |
| Benetech | $50,000 | Palo Alto, CA, US | Sustainability Support | 2015 |
| Humane Society Silicon Valley | $75,000 | Milpitas, CA, US | Support General Program | 2015 |
| Sunnyvale Community Services | $25,000 | Sunnyvale, CA, US | Support Program Services | 2015 |
| Shakespeare's Associates | $15,000 | Livermore, CA, US | Support Arts Program | 2015 |
| Ace Public Schools Network | $50,000 | San Jose, CA, US | Support Charter School | 2015 |
| Lexington Institution | $82,000 | Arlington, VA, US | Support Education In Renewable Energy | 2015 |
| Lee County Humane Society | $10,000 | Auburn, AL, US | Support Animal Protection | 2015 |
| Grail Family Services | $45,000 | San Jose, CA, US | Support Literacy Program | 2015 |
| Vote Solar | $5,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Support Renewable Energy Program. | 2015 |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for Severns Family Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 77-0235139 |
| Website | http://www.severnsfoundation.org |
| Address | 915 DIAMOND ST San Francisco, CA 94114-3626 |
Key People (2)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Severns Family Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Treasurer | Sharon L Severns |
|---|---|
| Pres & Ceo | Nancy E Severns |
Forms 990-PF
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