SCI Special Fund
SCI Special Fund is a private foundation, based in MISSION VIEJO, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $29K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $5K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$29K
-16.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$5K
Grant Count
1
Avg Grant Size
$5K
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, SCI Special Fund reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
About SCI Special Fund
Based on IRS filings
SCI Special Fund is a private foundation, based in MISSION VIEJO, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $29K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $5K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $29,407 | $35,282 | $36,507 |
| Revenue | — | — | — |
| Expenses | $5,875 | $1,225 | $3,050 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $5,000 | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | $1,726 | $1,795 | $1,882 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
17 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Reimagine ($5,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Reimagine Fullerton, CA | Social Services | $5,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barbara A Severson | President | — | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is SCI Special Fund?
As of 2024, SCI Special Fund holds $29K in total assets. It awarded 1 grants totaling $5K in 2024.
Where does SCI Special Fund operate?
SCI Special Fund has awarded grants in California, South Carolina.
What size grants does SCI Special Fund award?
In 2024, SCI Special Fund awarded 1 grants totaling $5K — an average of about $5K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is SCI Special Fund required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, SCI Special Fund reported a distributable amount of $2K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is SCI Special Fund's EIN?
SCI Special Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-0310017. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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