SFC Inc
SFC Inc is a private foundation based in Albany, New York, that makes grants to charitable organizations. Its 2024 grants went to organizations in several states and the District of Columbia, including health care, education, humanitarian response, and other charitable work.
SFC Inc at a glance
In short: SFC Inc gave $291K across 49 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), top state Wisconsin. 31% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $291,000
- +19.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 49
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,939
- +19.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $3,611,552
- +3.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 31% first-time grantees (15 of 49, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (47% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to SFC Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
SFC Inc does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: C/O Graypoint 4 Tower Pl 1001, Albany, NY 12203
Phone: (518) 218-7755
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who SFC Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Aurora Health Care Foundation ($25K). Together the top 10 received $145K.
Grant Size Distribution
206 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 205 grants of 206 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 47% of grant dollars went to recipients in Wisconsin, 13% to the District of Columbia, 12% each to New York and California, and 3% to Georgia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 49 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is SFC Inc open to new grantees?
31%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 15 of 49 grantees (31%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 65% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 130% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 87% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $127K (2021) to $291K (2024). In 2024 it made 49 grants totaling $291K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Aurora Health Care Foundation Milwaukee, WI | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Milwaukee Area Technical College FD Milwaukee, WI | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Givewell Oakland, CA | Charitable | $20,000 |
| UNICEF USA New York City, NY | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Medical College of Wisconsin Milwaukee, WI | Charitable | $10,000 |
| US Holocaust Memorial Museum Washington, DC | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Jewish Family Services of San Diego San Diego, CA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Inc Washington, DC | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Kaukauna Alumni Foundation Ltd Appleton, WI | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Children's Hospital Health System F Milwaukee, WI | Charitable | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,611,552 | $514,032 | $378,955 | $291,000 | 49 | $291,000 | $315,869 | $332,749 |
| 2023 | $3,499,810 | $924,401 | $458,755 | $244,000 | 49 | $244,000 | $844,382 | $289,102 |
| 2022 | $3,049,536 | $1,209,233 | $202,364 | $165,800 | 35 | $165,800 | $37,943 | $256,758 |
| 2021 | $2,044,589 | $-12,464 | $177,967 | $126,600 | 35 | $126,600 | — | $251,900 |
| 2020 | $2,234,142 | $316,342 | $172,077 | $150,000 | 38 | — | $422,414 | $204,831 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, SFC Inc reported a distributable amount of $333K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for SFC Inc is provided. Its 2024 grantees describe a range of work: Aurora Health Care Foundation says it coordinates philanthropic investment in programs and services affiliated with Aurora Health Care; World Central Kitchen says it provides meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises; and Kaukauna Alumni Foundation says it raises scholarship funds and connects alumni with their school and community. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not stated priorities of SFC Inc.
Grantmaking
In 2024, SFC Inc reported 49 grants totaling $291,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $25,000, with a median of $5,000. The largest listed grants were $25,000 each to Aurora Health Care Foundation and Milwaukee Area Technical College Foundation. Other notable grants included $20,000 each to GiveWell and UNICEF USA, and $10,000 each to the Medical College of Wisconsin, U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum, Jewish Family Services of San Diego, World Central Kitchen, and Kaukauna Alumni Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Peggy J Sampson as President/Treasurer, Scott A Sampson as Vice President, and Lysa McMahon as Secretary.
SFC Inc is led by Peggy J. Sampson, President & Treasurer since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Peggy J. Sampson
President & Treasurer
V President & Director → President & Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott A. Sampson
Vice President
President, Trs & Director → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lysa McMahon
Secretary
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Ann G. Mandelman (2020–2021) — Secretary & Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about SFC Inc
How much does SFC Inc give each year?
SFC Inc gave $291K across 49 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $244K across 49 grants.
What is SFC Inc's typical grant size?
SFC Inc's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $5,939, across 49 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from SFC Inc that year got $6K on average.
Where does SFC Inc give grants?
SFC Inc's top state is Wisconsin, with 47% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were District of Columbia (13%) and New York (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Milwaukee, WI (20 grants), Washington, DC (6 grants), New York, NY (4 grants) and Green Bay, WI (2 grants).
Does SFC Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 49 grants with a stated purpose on SFC Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (48 grants).
Who are SFC Inc's largest grantees?
SFC Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Aurora Health Care Foundation ($25,000), Milwaukee Area Technical College FD ($25,000) and Givewell ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 24% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is SFC Inc?
SFC Inc reported $3.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $291K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $333K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does SFC Inc fund?
No mission statement for SFC Inc is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from SFC Inc?
SFC Inc does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is SFC Inc's EIN?
SFC Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-1796530. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does SFC Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 9, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). SFC Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/sfc-inc-morg_8448438d4619443a8e3d3b3b4bfa01c4
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