SF Foundation is a private foundation designated as a 501(c)(3) organization. The foundation is classified as a Private Grantmaking Foundation under the NTEE code T20. It was established in 1997 and maintains tax-exempt status.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$2.4M
-45.2% YoY
Grant Count
11
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$220K
-45.2% YoY
Grantmaking
SF Foundation made 11 grants in 2023. Recent grantees include:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Based on the most recent 2023 tax filings:
- Total Assets: $22,681,276
- Total Annual Giving: $4,420,000
- Total Expenses: $4,551,849
- Total Revenues: -$325,761
- Investment Income & Dividends: $417,206
- Net Gain/Loss from Sale of Non-Inventory Assets: -$756,286
The foundation operates with zero employees.
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Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
57 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include St Marys University ($1,650,000), Fairfield University ($510,000), Paws Chicago ($65,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| BIG SHOULDERS FUND CHICAGO, IL | TO SUPPORT GENERAL SERVICES | $20,000 |
| CRISTO REY JESUIT HIGH SCHOOL CHICAGO, IL | TO SUPPORT GENERAL SERVICES | $10,000 |
| FAIRFIELD UNIVERSITY FAIRFIELD, CT | TO SUPPORT GENERAL SERVICES | $510,000 |
| GOLF GLENVIEW, IL | TO SUPPORT GENERAL SERVICES | $10,000 |
| GREATER CHICAGO FOOD DEPOSITORY CHICAGO, IL | TO SUPPORT GENERAL SERVICES | $10,000 |
| KOHL CHILDRENS MUSEUM GLENVIEW, IL | TO SUPPORT GENERAL SERVICES | $60,000 |
| MISERICORDIA CHICAGO, IL | TO SUPPORT GENERAL SERVICES | $25,000 |
| PAWS CHICAGO CHICAGO, IL | TO SUPPORT GENERAL SERVICES | $65,000 |
| ST MARYS UNIVERSITY WINONA, MN | TO SUPPORT GENERAL SERVICES | $1,650,000 |
| OLPH GLENVIEW, IL | TO SUPPORT GENERAL SERVICES | $50,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation's trustees include S Simon, J Simon, and K Hondru.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| S SIMON | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| J SIMON | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| K HONDRU | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for a grant from Sf Foundation?
SF Foundation made 11 grants in 2023. Recent grantees include: • Saint Mary's University of Minnesota (SMU) — $1,650,000 for General Services • Fairfield University — $510,000 for General Services • PAWS Chicago — $75,000 for General Services The foundation's grantmaking focuses on supporting general services across its recipient organizations.
What size grants does Sf Foundation award?
In 2024, Sf Foundation awarded 11 grants totaling $2.4M — an average of about $220K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Sf Foundation's EIN?
Sf Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-4146804. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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