THE SVS FOUNDATION
AI Summary
Was this helpful?
The SVS Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses primarily on funding initiatives in California, with additional support in Washington, D.C., and Arizona. The foundation operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only model and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
1
Foundations
Explore this org's ecosystem
See top causes for this funder's grantees, who else funds them, and their grants.
Explore this org's ecosystem
See top causes for this funder's grantees, who else funds them, and their grants.
Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
ARMENIAN CULTURAL FOUNDATION
$1K
2%
SANTA BARBARA BOTANIC GARDEN
$80
< 1%
DISCOVERY SCIENCE CENTER OF LOS ANGELES
$80
< 1%
Evaluate your own portfolio
Understand the health of your own grantees and uncover signs of risk.
Evaluate your own portfolio
Understand the health of your own grantees and uncover signs of risk.
Total No. of Grants
31
Median 1st year grant
$25
Median 2nd year grant
$25
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE SVS FOUNDATION?
No. THE SVS FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE SVS FOUNDATION give?
THE SVS FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California, District Of Columbia, and Arizona. 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 THE SVS FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE SVS FOUNDATION fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about <$1,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE SVS FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE SVS FOUNDATION awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $28 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE SVS FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE SVS FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 9 grantees. Recent grantees include ARMENIAN CULTURAL FOUNDATION, SANTA BARBARA BOTANIC GARDEN, and DISCOVERY SCIENCE CENTER OF LOS ANGELES. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE SVS FOUNDATION?
THE SVS FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.