SERVICE STATION FOUNDATION F/K/A THE CHERNIN FAMILY FOUNDATION INC
Los Angeles, CA, US
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
52-2281012
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Private Foundation
Regional Funder
Family Foundation
AI Summary
The Service Station Foundation, formerly known as The Chernin Family Foundation Inc, is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on grantmaking through a relationship-based approach, extending invitations to selected nonprofits rather than accepting unsolicited proposals. In 2024, the foundation awarded a total of $4.6 million across 48 grantees. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities are encouraged to explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA BERKELEY FOUNDATION
$6M
31%

LA PROMISE FUND
$6M
31%

MALARIA NO MORE FUND
$2.1M
11%
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Total No. of Grants
12
Median 1st year grant
$5K
Median 2nd year grant
$25K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to SERVICE STATION FOUNDATION F/K/A THE CHERNIN FAMILY FOUNDATION INC?
No. SERVICE STATION FOUNDATION F/K/A THE CHERNIN FAMILY FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does SERVICE STATION FOUNDATION F/K/A THE CHERNIN FAMILY FOUNDATION INC give?
SERVICE STATION FOUNDATION F/K/A THE CHERNIN FAMILY FOUNDATION INC primarily gives to organizations located in California, District Of Columbia, and Illinois. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are SERVICE STATION FOUNDATION F/K/A THE CHERNIN FAMILY FOUNDATION INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from SERVICE STATION FOUNDATION F/K/A THE CHERNIN FAMILY FOUNDATION INC fall in the $25 thousand to $50 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $5,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does SERVICE STATION FOUNDATION F/K/A THE CHERNIN FAMILY FOUNDATION INC make each year?
In 2024, SERVICE STATION FOUNDATION F/K/A THE CHERNIN FAMILY FOUNDATION INC awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $4.6 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did SERVICE STATION FOUNDATION F/K/A THE CHERNIN FAMILY FOUNDATION INC fund recently?
In 2024, SERVICE STATION FOUNDATION F/K/A THE CHERNIN FAMILY FOUNDATION INC awarded grants to about 50 grantees. Recent grantees include UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA BERKELEY FOUNDATION, LA PROMISE FUND, and MALARIA NO MORE FUND. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to SERVICE STATION FOUNDATION F/K/A THE CHERNIN FAMILY FOUNDATION INC?
SERVICE STATION FOUNDATION F/K/A THE CHERNIN FAMILY FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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