The Sevan Charitable Foundation Inc
The Sevan Charitable Foundation Inc is a private 501(c)(3) charitable foundation based in Downers Grove, Illinois. Established in 2018, the foundation was created by Sevan Multi-Site Solutions, Inc., a veteran-owned national provider of program management and construction services. The foundation was built to enhance the quality of life in the communities where the company's team members live and work.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$119K
-26.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$100K
-50.3% YoY
Grant Count
32
-22.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$3K
-36.3% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's core mission reflects a founding value of charity and community investment. The organization is committed to giving back to communities and supporting causes that align with its values and make meaningful impact.
Primary funding areas include:
- Human Services
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Veteran support and veteran-affiliated organizations
- Cancer-related causes
- Obesity prevention
Grantmaking
The foundation primarily funds general operating support.
Average Grant
amount varies by recipient
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation funds projects across numerous U.S. states and cities, including:
- California
- Texas
- Illinois
- New York
- Colorado
- Florida
- Georgia
- Idaho
- Maryland
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Missouri
- Montana
- North Carolina
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
Major cities funded include New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago, as well as smaller communities.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Fiscal Year (2024):
- Total Assets: $118,669
- Total Revenue: $101,760
- Total Expenses: $145,110
- Total Giving: $145,110
Previous Fiscal Year (2023):
- Total Assets: $162,000
- Total Revenue: $108,270
- Total Expenses: $201,827
Number of Employees: 0 (operated by volunteer board members)
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $118,669 | $162,019 | $239,576 |
| Revenue | $101,760 | $108,270 | $103,213 |
| Expenses | $145,110 | $201,827 | $266,509 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $145,110 | $201,827 | $266,509 |
| Net Investment Income | $7,269 | $6,947 | — |
| Distributable Amount | $7,527 | $28,242 | $18,981 |
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
213 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- James A Evans – Chair and CEO & Founder of Sevan Multi-Site Solutions, Inc.
- Stephen M Kuhn – Vice Chair
The foundation is led by a board of directors who serve without compensation and contribute a few hours each month to its operations.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAMES A EVANS | Director | 1 | — |
| STEPHEN M KUHN | Director | 1 | — |
| WILLIAM HAVRILKA | Director | 1 | — |
| MICHELLE M KRETZ | Secretary | 1 | — |
| ANDREW RASMUSSEN | Treasurer | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation continues to support its core charitable partners through annual fundraising events and direct grants. The organization emphasizes its commitment to veteran-affiliated causes, reflecting the veteran-owned status of its parent company, Sevan Multi-Site Solutions, Inc., which holds certifications from both the National Veteran Business Development Council (NVBDC) and the National Veteran-Owned Business Association (NaVOBA).
Empowering Lives: 2026 Grants from Phillips Charitable Foundation - PhillipsThe foundation empowers its team members to volunteer and engage in charitable activities, backed by a matching program that demonstrates the organization's commitment to community engagement beyond financial contributions.
Empowering Lives: 2026 Grants from Phillips Charitable Foundation - PhillipsSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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