Seva Foundation
Berkeley, California · EIN 382231279 · Private foundation
Based in Berkeley, California, Seva Foundation has awarded $4.5M across 52 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2025. Its largest grant on record went to Kilimanjaro Centre for Community Ophthalmology. This public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.
What Seva Foundation funds
Seva Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on civil rights & social justice, health care, public health.
Populations it has supported include rural communities, older adults.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kilimanjaro Centre for Community Ophthalmology PROGRAM DELIVERY IN AFRICA THROUGH GLOBAL SIGHT INITIATIVE | San Diego, CA | $555K | 2021 |
| Kilimanjaro Centre for Community Ophthalmology PROGRAM DELIVERY IN AFRICA THROUGH GLOBAL SIGHT INITIATIVE | San Diego, CA | $369K | 2023 |
| Kilimanjaro Centre for Community Ophthalmology PROGRAM DELIVERY IN AFRICA THROUGH GLOBAL SIGHT INITIATIVE | San Diego, CA | $354K | 2022 |
How to apply for funding from Seva Foundation
Seva Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request. You can review the foundation directly at seva.org.
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Frequently asked questions about Seva Foundation
- Does Seva Foundation accept grant applications?
- Seva Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does Seva Foundation fund?
- Seva Foundation's grants focus on civil rights & social justice. Example recipients include Kilimanjaro Centre for Community Ophthalmology. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Seva Foundation give in grants?
- Seva Foundation reported $3.6M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $4.5M over 52 grants.
- Where is Seva Foundation located?
- Seva Foundation is based in Berkeley, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 382231279.
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