Svrluga Foundation
Svrluga Foundation is a private foundation based in Spokane Valley, Washington. Its 2022 filing reports $87,500 in grants to charitable organizations, including organizations in Massachusetts, Iowa, Minnesota, Washington, and Virginia. The most recent filing on record is for 2022, with nothing filed since; the foundation appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Svrluga Foundation at a glance
In short: Svrluga Foundation gave $88K across 10 grants in 2022 (avg $9K), top state Massachusetts. 10% of 2022 grantees were new. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $87,500
- +0.0% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 10
- +11.1% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $8,750
- -10.0% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $8,750
- Total assets
- $2,275,207
- -0.5% vs 2021
- New grantees (estimate)
- 10% first-time grantees (1 of 10, 2022; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (46% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Svrluga Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The 2022 filing states that the foundation does not accept unsolicited requests and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. The filing describes an application with proof of 501(c)(3) status, organization and contact information, project name, location and timeframe, requested amount, and a brief project description. Because the most recent filing is from 2022 and the foundation appears to have stopped grantmaking, this information should not be treated as current.
- Review Cycle
- The 2022 filing states that there are no deadlines.
- Deadline
- The 2022 filing states that there are no deadlines.
- Contact
Application contact: Richard Svrluga
Mailing address: 525 S Mckee Street, Spokane Valley, WA 99016
Phone: (617) 501-1106
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Svrluga Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was University of Dubuque ($18K). Together the top 10 received $88K.
Grant Size Distribution
28 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 28 grants of 28 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2022 filing states that grants are geographically focused within the United States. That year, grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts (46%), Iowa (20%), Minnesota (11%), Washington (11%), and Virginia (11%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Svrluga Foundation open to new grantees?
10%
first-time grantees, 2022
In 2022, 1 of 10 grantees (10%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $8K repeat.
- 90% of 2022 grantees were also funded in 2021. Method
- In 2022 it paid out 104% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2022). 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 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $88K (2021) to $97K (2020). In 2022 it made 10 grants totaling $88K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Dubuque Dubuque, IA | To Further Recipient's Tax-Exempt Purpose | $17,500 |
| Before Racism St. Paul, MN | To Further Recipient's Tax-Exempt Purpose | $10,000 |
| Project Hope Roxbury, MA | To Further Recipient's Tax-Exempt Purpose | $10,000 |
| Salvation Army Spokane Spokane, WA | Support for Food Pantry | $10,000 |
| Salvation Army International Alexandria, VA | To Further Recipient's Tax-Exempt Purpose | $10,000 |
| Christo Rey High School Dorchester, MA | To Further Recipient's Tax-Exempt Purpose | $7,500 |
| Thompson Island Outward Bound Company Boston, MA | To Further Recipient's Tax-Exempt Purpose | $7,500 |
| Bethany Hill School Farmingham, MA | To Further Recipient's Tax-Exempt Purpose | $5,000 |
| CASA Myrna Vasquez Boston, MA | To Further Recipient's Tax-Exempt Purpose | $5,000 |
| Horizons for Homeless Families Roxbury, MA | To Further Recipient's Tax-Exempt Purpose | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $2,275,207 | $70,600 | $151,362 | $87,500 | 10 | $137,068 | $56,306 | $131,785 |
| 2021 | $2,286,084 | $84,495 | $154,506 | $87,500 | 9 | $139,675 | $69,665 | $139,637 |
| 2020 | $2,352,535 | $54,867 | $142,846 | $96,500 | 9 | — | $37,366 | $132,851 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Svrluga Foundation reported a distributable amount of $132K for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2022 grants went to organizations including a university, a school, and organizations addressing racial diversity, domestic and dating violence, homelessness, food assistance, and outdoor education. These descriptions reflect the grantees’ stated work, not a stated mission of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In 2022, the foundation reported 10 grants totaling $87,500. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $17,500, with a median of $8,750. The filing describes $7,500 as a typical grant.
The largest 2022 grant was $17,500 to the University of Dubuque. Other grants included $10,000 each to Before Racism, Project Hope, Salvation Army Spokane, and Salvation Army International; and $7,500 to Christo Rey High School and Thompson Island Outward Bound Company. The University of Dubuque describes itself as a private university offering undergraduate, graduate, and theological seminary degrees. Before Racism says it helps children thrive in a racially diverse world. Casa Myrna Vazquez Inc., which received $5,000, says it works to end domestic and dating violence through intervention, awareness, and prevention.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Richard Svrluga was listed as trustee on the 2022 filing.
Svrluga Foundation is led by Richard Svrluga, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and compensated.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Richard Svrluga
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$18K (2020) → $18K (2022)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2022 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2022 filing was $18K, to Richard Svrluga (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Svrluga Foundation
How much does Svrluga Foundation give each year?
Svrluga Foundation gave $88K across 10 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $88K across 9 grants.
What is Svrluga Foundation's typical grant size?
Svrluga Foundation's median grant in 2022 was $8,750, and its average grant was $8,750, across 10 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Svrluga Foundation that year got $10K on average.
Where does Svrluga Foundation give grants?
Svrluga Foundation's top state is Massachusetts, with 46% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Iowa (20%) and Minnesota (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Roxbury, MA (2 grants) and Boston, MA (2 grants).
Who are Svrluga Foundation's largest grantees?
Svrluga Foundation's largest 2022 grantees include University of Dubuque ($17,500), Before Racism ($10,000) and Project Hope ($10,000), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 43% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
How large is Svrluga Foundation?
Svrluga Foundation reported $2.3M in total assets on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $137K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $132K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Svrluga Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2022 grants went to organizations including a university, a school, and organizations addressing racial diversity, domestic and dating violence, homelessness, food assistance, and outdoor education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Svrluga Foundation?
The 2022 filing states that the foundation does not accept unsolicited requests and 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 Svrluga Foundation's EIN?
Svrluga Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-3138383. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Does Svrluga Foundation 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 October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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