Private foundation · EIN 87-2935844 · Vancouver, Washington · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Service Family Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 22 grants paid, $1.4M total, median $15K. 14% of grants stayed in Washington.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
22
$1.4M
Median grant
$15K
Stays in WA
14%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$25M

Grants paid in 2024

22 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
National Philanthropic TrustJenkinstown, PAAdditional support of an existing Donor Advised Fund$550K
The Ubs Optimus FoundationJenkintown, PATo support the work of the Optimus Foundation with world health education and climate imperitives$250K
Eugene Family YMCAEugene, OHGrant to cover GRO consulting expenses$200K
Oregon Community FoundationPortland, ORInitial formation of Donor Advised Fund$100K
Sellwood Community HousePortland, OROperations support for the community center in the Sellwood neighborhood of Portland.$30K
Battleground HealthcareBattle Ground, WAIn support of needed healthcare support to uninsured population$25K
End of Life Choices OregonPortland, ORSupport of compassionate end of life care$25K
Restored Connections Peer CenterEugene, ORImmediate unconditional access to recovery support in Lane County$25K
Shift Community CyclesEugene, ORIn support of providing access to and education of cycling to Lane County$25K
Radical Assistance for Vulnerable Eugene NeighborsEugene, ORin support of Lane Countys unhoused population$25K
ACLU FoundationNew York, NYSupport in protection of civil liberties$15K
Amos Health and HopeGibsonia, PAAMOS Health and Hope reduces health inequities in Nicaragua$15K
Central Lane Robotics IncEugene, ORTo support youth and education in the field of robotics$10K
Friends of South Eugene High SchoolEugene, ORIn support of SEHS annual Hall of Fame event$10K
Evergreen GoodwillSeattle, WAIn support of programs to eliminate barriers to employment & education$10K
Giving What We Can USAWilmington, DEPromoting effective giving through education outreach and advocacy around the 10% Pledge.$10K
Palestine Childrens Relief FundBurbank, CAIn support of humanitarian crisis in Gaza$10K
Positive Community KitchenEugene, ORIn support of quality nutritious meals to cancer patients and their families$10K
Grameen FoundationBeaverton, OROperations support for expanding opportunities for woman and girls$5,000
Metropolitan Performing ArtsVancouver, WAIn support of education and performance in theater arts$5,000
Friends of Saturday AcademyPortland, OREmpowering youth in education in sciences art & mathematics$5,000
Lgbtq Community Center FundPortland, ORUnrestricted operational support for community organization$5,000

By state: Pennsylvania 3 · Oregon 12 · Ohio 1 · Washington 3 · New York 1 · Delaware 1

About this foundation

Service Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Vancouver, Washington, administered in care of William Wells Service, tax-exempt since 2023. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Service Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Service Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $1.4M across 22 grants, a median of $15K.

Where does Service Family Foundation give?

Pennsylvania (3 grants), Oregon (12 grants), Ohio (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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