Private foundation · EIN 87-3844316 · Sherman Oaks, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

S & S Charitable Foundation Inc

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 2025 Form 990-PF: 11 grants paid, $1.4M total, median $100K. 18% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
11
$1.4M
Median grant
$100K
Stays in CA
18%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$24M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
University of MichiganAnn Arbor, MICharitable purposes - operational support of the university of michigan$400K
University of California Los Angeles FoundationLos Angeles, CACharitable purposes - operational support of the university of california, los angeles$250K
Endometriosis Foundation of America IncNew York, NYCharitable purposes - operational support of the endometriosis foundation of america inc$200K
Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterLos Angeles, CACharitable purposes - operational support of cedars-sinai medical center$125K
Planned Parenthood Federation of AmericaWashington, DCCharitable purposes - operational support of planned parenthood federation of america$100K
Sloan Kettering Cancer CenterNew York, NYCharitable purposes - operational support of sloan kettering cancer center$100K
Planned Parenthood of Greater New York Action Fund IncNew York, NYCharitable purposes - operational support of planned parenthood$50K
Planned Parenthood of South FloridaTakkahassee, FLCharitable purposes - operational support of planned parenthood of south florida$50K
Planned Parenthood of the Rocky MountainsDenver, COCharitable purposes - operational support of planned parenthood of the rocky mountains$50K
Planned Parenthood of Washington DCWashington, DCCharitable purposes - operational support of planned parenthood of washington dc$50K
Planned Parenthood of IllinoisChicago, ILCharitable purposes - operational support of planned parenthood of illinois$25K

By state: Michigan 1 · California 2 · New York 3 · District of Columbia 2 · Florida 1 · Colorado 1

About this foundation

S & S Charitable Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Sherman Oaks, California, tax-exempt since 2022. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does S & S Charitable Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 S & S Charitable Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $1.4M across 11 grants, a median of $100K.

Where does S & S Charitable Foundation Inc give?

Michigan (1 grants), California (2 grants), New York (3 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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