The Svs Foundation
Invitation OnlyTarzana, California · EIN 87-3732731 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$23K
Organizations funded36
Typical grant$60
Total assets$409K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $30 and $400.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
4% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Martyrs | Encino, CA | Church charity | $13,900 |
| Armenian Cultural Foundationhamazkayin | Glendale, CA | Charity | $1,500 |
| Western Diocese of the Armenian Church | Burbank, CA | Charity | $1,000 |
| Charlie Keyan Armenian School (Charlie Keyan Armenian Community School) | Clovis, CA | Charity | $1,000 |
| Los Angeles County Museum of Natural History Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | Charity | $600 |
| Church of the Nazarene | N Hollywood, CA | Charity | $600 |
| Los Angeles Zoo | Los Angeles, CA | Charity | $530 |
| Rose & Alex Pilibos Armenian School | Los Angeles, CA | Charity | $500 |
| AGBU Manoogian-Demirdjian School (Demirjian High School) | Canoga Park, CA | Charity | $500 |
| Griffith Observatory | Los Angeles, CA | Charity | $400 |
| Anca Endowment | Washington, DC | Educational charity | $350 |
| Ararat Home of Los Angeles | Mission Hills, CA | Charity | $350 |
| Mission San Fernando Rey de Espaa | Mission Hills, CA | Charity | $200 |
| Homenetmen Massis Chapter | Canoga Park, CA | Charity | $200 |
| California Science Center Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | Charity | $130 |
| Mission San Juan Capistrano | San Juan Capistrano, CA | Charity | $130 |
| Gamble House | Pasadena, CA | Charity | $80 |
| Mission San Buenaventura Endowment Trust Fund | Ventura, CA | Charity | $60 |
| San Marino Historical Society | San Marino, CA | Charity | $60 |
| Descanso Gardens Guild Inc | LA Canada Flintridge, CA | Charity | $60 |
| Mission San Luis Obiscpo | San Luis Obispo, CA | Charity | $60 |
| San Mareno Historical Society | San Mareno, CA | Charity | $60 |
| Norton Simon Museum Foundation | Pasadena, CA | Charity | $60 |
| Santa Barbara Zoo | Santa Barbara, CA | Charity | $60 |
| San Luis Obispo County Historical Museum | San Luis Obispo, CA | Charity | $50 |
| J Paul Getty Trust - Office of Development | Los Angeles, CA | Charity | $30 |
| Santa Barbara Botanic Garden | Santa Barbara, CA | Charity | $30 |
| Shane's Inspiration | Los Angeles, CA | Charity | $30 |
| Holy trinity Armenian Church of Fresno | Fresno, CA | Church charity | $30 |
| Kidspace Childrens Museum | Pasadena, CA | Museum charity | $30 |
| Armenian Monument Council | Montebello, CA | Charity | $30 |
| Mission San Francisco De Asis | San Francisco, CA | Charity | $30 |
| Discovery Science Center of Los Angeles | Sylmar, CA | Charity | $30 |
| San Diego Natural History Museum (The Nat) | San Diego, CA | Charity | $30 |
| The New Childrens Museum (San Diego) | San Diego, CA | Charity | $30 |
| Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County | Los Angeles, CA | Charity | $30 |
| Armenian Apostolic Church of High Desert | Hesperia, CA | Church charity | $0 |
| Huntington Library Art Museum and Botanical Gardens | San Marino, CA | Charity | $0 |
| Hermosa Beach Historical Society & Museum | Hermosa Beach, CA | Charity | $0 |
| St Patrick's Catholic Church San Francisco | San Francisco, CA | Charity | $0 |
| Navajo Interactive Museum | Tuba City, AZ | Museum support | $0 |
| St Sarkis Armenian Apostolic Church | Pasadena, CA | Charity | $0 |
| San Diego Mission | San Diego, CA | Charity | $0 |
| San Diego Wildfire Fund Foundation | San Diego, CA | Charity | $0 |
| I Am Ministriesventura Missionary Church | Ventura, CA | Charity | $0 |
| Ucsd Foundation | LA Jolla, CA | Charity | $0 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $22,770 | 46 |
| 2024 | $28,400 | 31 |
| 2023 | $2,900 | 24 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631359349101338
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 87-3732731
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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