Service Station Foundation F/K/A the Chernin Family Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyLos Angeles, California · EIN 52-2281012 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$4.6M
Organizations funded12
Typical grant$50,000
Total assets$2.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $25,000 and $250,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
50% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| UC Berkeley Foundation | Berkeley, CA | For charitable purposes | $2,000,000 |
| LA Promise Fund | Los Angeles, CA | For charitable purposes | $1,568,165 |
| Malaria No More | New York, NY | For charitable purposes | $350,000 |
| Aclu | Los Angeles, CA | For charitable purposes | $250,000 |
| Every Town for Gun Safety | New York, NY | For charitable purposes | $150,000 |
| The Getty Trust | Los Angeles, CA | For charitable purposes | $128,000 |
| Harbor Homes of Martha's Vineyard | Vineyard Haven, MA | For charitable purposes | $50,000 |
| 7Th Generation Advisors Friends of Kbla | Santa Monica, CA | For charitable purposes | $25,000 |
| Kounkuey Design Initiative | Los Angeles, CA | For charitable purposes | $25,000 |
| Martha's Vineyard Community Foundation- Ron Rappaport Fund | Vineyard Haven, MA | For charitable purposes | $25,000 |
| Marth's Vineyard Community Foundation | Vineyard Haven, MA | For charitable purposes | $20,000 |
| Carl Schurz Park | New York, NY | For charitable purposes | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,591,665 | 12 |
| 2023 | $2,224,369 | 14 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jul 18, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202521999349100607
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 52-2281012
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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