Severns Family Foundation
San Francisco, CA, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
77-0235139
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Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
San Francisco, CA, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
77-0235139
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Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
AI Summary
The Severns Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofits through a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. In 2025, the foundation awarded a total of $720,000 across 29 grantees, but it does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
1
Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
826 Valencia
San Francisco, CA
$740K
8%
HUMANE SOCIETY SILICON VALLEY
MILPITAS, CA
$505K
6%
READING PARTNERS
OAKLAND, CA
$485K
5%
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Total No. of Grants
24
Median 1st year grant
$20K
Median 2nd year grant
$22.5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Severns Family Foundation?
No. Severns Family Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Severns Family Foundation give?
Severns Family Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in California, New York, and Pennsylvania. 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 Severns Family Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Severns Family Foundation fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $20 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Severns Family Foundation make each year?
In 2025, Severns Family Foundation awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $720 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Severns Family Foundation fund recently?
In 2025, Severns Family Foundation awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include 826 Valencia, HUMANE SOCIETY SILICON VALLEY, and READING PARTNERS. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Severns Family Foundation?
Severns Family Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.