The Sanvi Charitable Foundation Inc
The Sanvi Charitable Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Staunton, Illinois. In its 2025 filing, it reported $27,000 in grants to 11 recipients, including local school districts and charitable organizations.
The Sanvi Charitable Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Sanvi Charitable Foundation Inc gave $27K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $27,000
- -8.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- -26.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,455
- +24.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $73,087
- +58.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Illinois (78% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Sanvi Charitable Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation says it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Its filing lists an application process for students and names Deanna Sanvi as the contact. Materials requested include the student’s name and address; parents’ names; GPA and class rank; ACT composite score; intended college major and career; the college’s name and address and an acceptance letter; school activities, awards and honors, work experience, family gross annual income, and information about siblings and family financial hardships; a high school transcript; two letters of recommendation from the high school; and an essay about the intended major, specialization, proposed occupation, long-range goals, and relevant career plans. The filing states that awards are restricted to “2 students pursuing a medical or engineering degree from both Staunton High School and from Mt. Olive High School each in Illinois.”
- Review Cycle
- The filing states “by May 1st of current year.” The May 1, 2025 deadline associated with the 2025 filing is past.
- Deadline
- The filing states “by May 1st of current year.” The May 1, 2025 deadline associated with the 2025 filing is past.
- Contact
Application contact: Deanna Sanvi
Mailing address: 3128 Lemp, St Louis, MO 63118
Phone: (314) 520-7358
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Sanvi Charitable Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Staunton Community School District #6 ($13K). Together the top 10 received $27K.
Grant Size Distribution
57 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 57 grants of 57 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 78% of grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois. The filing reports additional grant dollars for recipients in Missouri (7%), Ohio (4%), Virginia (4%), and Washington, DC (4%). Listed recipients were also located in Kansas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Sanvi Charitable Foundation Inc gives
- 100% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 93% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $14K (2022) to $30K (2024). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $27K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Staunton Community School District #6 Staunton, IL | General Support | $13,000 |
| Mt Olive Community School District #5 Mount Olive, IL | General Support | $6,000 |
| Disabled American Veterans Cincinnati, OH | General Support | $1,000 |
| Greater St Louis Honor Flight Saint Louis, MO | General Support | $1,000 |
| Macoupin County Community Foundation FBO Macoupin County CEO Program Carlinville, IL | General Services | $1,000 |
| Nature Conservancy Arlington, VA | General Support | $1,000 |
| Ocean Conservancy Washington, DC | General Support | $1,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities Saint Louis, MO | General Support | $1,000 |
| Wounded Warrioir Project Topeka, KS | General Services | $1,000 |
| Got Your Six Support Dogs Maryville, IL | General Support | $500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $73,087 | $55,000 | $28,415 | $27,000 | 11 | $27,000 | $1,731 |
| 2024 | $46,002 | $25,000 | $31,829 | $29,500 | 15 | $29,500 | $2,043 |
| 2023 | $52,831 | $30,000 | $23,630 | $23,500 | 14 | $23,500 | $1,884 |
| 2022 | $46,461 | $40,000 | $14,825 | $14,000 | 2 | $14,000 | $1,565 |
| 2021 | $21,271 | $33,000 | $25,571 | $24,796 | 15 | $24,796 | $594 |
| 2020 | $13,842 | $27,000 | $25,975 | $25,100 | 17 | — | $623 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Sanvi Charitable Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2025 — 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 the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included general support for school districts and charitable organizations, as well as general services. Among the recipients, Ronald McDonald House Charities says it works to improve children’s health and well-being and support their families; Ocean Conservancy says it works to protect the ocean through science, people, and policy; and Got Your Six Support Dogs says it places trained PTSD service dogs with veterans and first responders at no cost.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 11 grants totaling $27,000. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $13,000, with a median grant of $1,000.
The largest reported grants were $13,000 to Staunton Community School District #6 and $6,000 to Mt Olive Community School District #5, both for general support. Other listed grants included $1,000 each to Disabled American Veterans, Greater St Louis Honor Flight, Macoupin County Community Foundation for the Macoupin County CEO Program, Nature Conservancy, Ocean Conservancy, Ronald McDonald House Charities, and Wounded Warrior Project; and $500 each to Got Your Six Support Dogs and Toys for Tots.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Robert A Sanvi as president; Vincent A Sanvi as secretary; Deanna Sanvi as treasurer; and Tracy Bianco, Gina Lotter, Mark Brad Skertich, Dennis Sanvi, and Phil Kregor as officers.
The Sanvi Charitable Foundation Inc is led by Robert A. Sanvi, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 8 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Robert A. Sanvi
President
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Deanna Sanvi
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dennis Sanvi
Officer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gina Lotter
Officer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Phil Kregor
Officer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Vincent A. Sanvi
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tracy Bianco
Officer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Brad Skertich
Officer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Joyce M. Sanvi (2020–2023) — Vice President
- Former: Brad Skertich (2020–2022) — Officer
- Former: Sandal Herbeck (2020) — Officer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 The Sanvi Charitable Foundation Inc
How much does The Sanvi Charitable Foundation Inc give each year?
The Sanvi Charitable Foundation Inc gave $27K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $30K across 15 grants.
What is The Sanvi Charitable Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Sanvi Charitable Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $2,455, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Sanvi Charitable Foundation Inc give grants?
The Sanvi Charitable Foundation Inc gives mostly in Illinois: 78% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Missouri (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Saint Louis, MO (2 grants).
Does The Sanvi Charitable Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Sanvi Charitable Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Sanvi Charitable Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Sanvi Charitable Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Staunton Community School District #6 ($13,000), Mt Olive Community School District #5 ($6,000) and Disabled American Veterans ($1,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 74% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Sanvi Charitable Foundation Inc?
The Sanvi Charitable Foundation Inc reported $73K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $27K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Sanvi Charitable Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included general support for school districts and charitable organizations, as well as general services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Sanvi Charitable Foundation Inc?
The foundation says it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds 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 The Sanvi Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Sanvi Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-2282375. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Sanvi Charitable Foundation 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 May 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 8, 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 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
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