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Service Station Foundation

Los Angeles, California  ·  EIN 522281012  ·  Private foundation

Service Station Foundation is a California-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $4.9M in annual giving against $4.1M in assets. This page documents the 63 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Service Station Foundation — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$4.9M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$4.1M
Total assets
63
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Service Station Foundation funds

Service Station Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, environment & conservation, libraries & literacy, youth development.

Arts & CultureEnvironment & ConservationLibraries & LiteracyYouth Development

Populations it has supported include youth pop.

youth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Service Station Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
UC Berkeley Foundation
FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES
Berkeley, CA$3.0M2020
UC Berkeley Foundation
FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES
Berkeley, CA$2.0M2024
La Promise Fund
FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES
Los Angeles, CA$1.6M2024
UC Berkeley Foundation
FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES
Berkeley, CA$1.0M2023
La Promise Fund
FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES
Los Angeles, CA$983K2022
La Promise Fund
FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES
Los Angeles, CA$947K2023
La Promise Fund
FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES
Los Angeles, CA$755K2020
The Barack Obama Foundation
FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES
Alexandria, VA$500K2020
The Barack Obama Foundation
FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES
Alexandria, VA$500K2019
Malaria No More
FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES
New York, NY$350K2024
Malaria No More
FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES
New York, NY$300K2019
La Promise Fund
FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES
Los Angeles, CA$251K2019
ACLU
FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES
Los Angeles, CA$250K2024
Malaria No More
FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES
New York, NY$250K2020
Malaria No More
FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES
New York, NY$250K2022

Service Station Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2019$1.1M
2020$4.9M
2022$1.7M
2023$2.2M
2024$4.6M

How to apply for funding from Service Station Foundation

Service Station Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal.

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Frequently asked questions about Service Station Foundation

Does Service Station Foundation accept grant applications?
Service Station Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Service Station Foundation fund?
Service Station Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include UC Berkeley Foundation, UC Berkeley Foundation, La Promise Fund. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Service Station Foundation give in grants?
Service Station Foundation reported $4.9M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $14.4M over 63 grants.
Where is Service Station Foundation located?
Service Station Foundation is based in Los Angeles, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 522281012.
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About this profile. This page is built from Service Station Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Service Station Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.