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Special Service for Groups Inc

Los Angeles, California  ·  EIN 951716914  ·  Private foundation

Based in Los Angeles, California, Special Service for Groups Inc has awarded $49.7M across 171 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2023. Its largest grant on record went to Abundant Blessings From Above Inc. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$34.9M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$46.2M
Total assets
171
Grants tracked
2023
Most recent grant

What Special Service for Groups Inc funds

Special Service for Groups Inc's giving carries a documented focus on community improvement, criminal justice, education, health care, housing & homelessness, and related causes.

Community ImprovementCriminal JusticeEducationHealth CareHousing & HomelessnessMental HealthYouth Development

Populations it has supported include families, homeless population, justice involved, women girls, youth pop.

familieshomeless populationjustice involvedwomen girlsyouth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Special Service for Groups Inc, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Abundant Blessings From Above Inc
Supportive services for families
Los Angeles, CA$4.4M2023
La Global Care
Housing services for homeless families and individuals
Los Angeles, CA$2.7M2023
Abundant Blessings From Above Inc
Supportive services for families
Los Angeles, CA$2.7M2022
La Global Care
Housing services for homeless families and individuals
Los Angeles, CA$2.4M2022
Mrs Hazel's House Inc
Housing services for homeless
Los Angeles, CA$2.2M2020
Mrs Hazel's House Inc
Housing services for homeless
Los Angeles, CA$1.5M2018
Connections for Women
Housing services for homeless women
Los Angeles, CA$1.3M2023
Connections for Women
Housing services for homeless women
Los Angeles, CA$1.3M2020
Abundant Blessings From Above Inc
Supportive services for families
Los Angeles, CA$1.1M2020
Vann Heflin Holdings
Housing services for homeless families and individuals
Tarzana, CA$1.1M2018
Connections for Women
Housing services for homeless women
Los Angeles, CA$992K2022
Watts Labor Community Action Committee
Homeless and supportive services for families
Los Angeles, CA$961K2020
Watts Labor Community Action Committee
Homeless and supportive services for families
Los Angeles, CA$814K2018
Motorcycle Rider for Homeless Parolees
Housing services for homeless parolees
Los Angeles, CA$630K2023
Inner City Law Center
Supportive services for families
Los Angeles, CA$626K2020

Special Service for Groups Inc giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$3.8M
2018$8.7M
2020$11.8M
2022$10.5M
2023$14.9M

How to apply for funding from Special Service for Groups Inc

Special Service for Groups Inc'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. You can review the foundation directly at ssg.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Special Service for Groups Inc

Does Special Service for Groups Inc accept grant applications?
Special Service for Groups Inc'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 Special Service for Groups Inc fund?
Special Service for Groups Inc's grants focus on community improvement. Recent recipients include Abundant Blessings From Above Inc, La Global Care, Abundant Blessings From Above Inc. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Special Service for Groups Inc give in grants?
Special Service for Groups Inc reported $34.9M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $49.7M over 171 grants.
Where is Special Service for Groups Inc located?
Special Service for Groups Inc is based in Los Angeles, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 951716914.
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About this profile. This page is built from Special Service for Groups Inc'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 Special Service for Groups Inc. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.