Severns Family Foundation
Invitation OnlySan Francisco, California · EIN 77-0235139 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $30,000.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tipping Point Community | San Francisco, CA | Poverty Prevention | $55,000 |
| Humane Society Silicon Valley | Milpitas, CA | Animal Welfare | $50,000 |
| Pangea Legal Services | San Francisco, CA | Social Justice | $50,000 |
| Sunnyvale Community Services | Sunnyvale, CA | Community Programs | $30,000 |
| Jewish Family Community Services-EB | Berkeley, CA | Human Rights | $15,000 |
| ACLU Foundation | New York, NY | Social Justice | $10,000 |
| Center For Reproductive Rights | New York, NY | Human Rights | $10,000 |
| NAACP Legal Defense Education Fund | New York, NY | Social Justice | $10,000 |
| Care Humane Society | Auburn, AL | Animal Welfare | $10,000 |
| The Brigid Alliance | New York, NY | Reproductive Rights | $10,000 |
| The Trevor Project | West Hollywood, CA | Social Justice | $10,000 |
| The Brigid Alliance | New York, NY | Reproductive Rights | $5,000 |
The return also lists 12 grants to individuals ($455,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $720,000 | 24 |
| 2023 | $730,000 | 22 |
| 2022 | $794,900 | 24 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Feb 17, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202600489349100525
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 77-0235139
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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