Private foundation · Downers Grove, IL (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
The Sevan Charitable Foundation Inc.
In 2025 it gave 2 grants worth $22,777 to Tennessee groups. A typical grant was $250 to $22,527.
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 2 totaling $22,777
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $250 to $22,527 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $11,388, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Shelby County, Williamson County · plus 24 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups? How we figure this
- Rarely: every Tennessee group it funded in 2025 had also been funded in 2023–2024. Build a relationship before asking.
- Total giving that year
- $162,489
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $162K | $23K | 2 |
| 2024 | $100K | $21K | 2 |
| 2023 | $202K | $2,350 | 4 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
How to apply
- Contact
- Grant Committee · Downers Grove · (312) 756-7778
- What to send
- Documentation to ensure charitable use of grant funds
- Limits
- Grants will only be made to Orgs Tax exempt under 501C3
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2025. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- James A EvansDirector
- Stephen M KuhnDirector
- William HavrilkaDirector
- Michelle M KretzSecretary
- Andrew RasmussenTreasurer
As listed in its 2025 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. Past winners are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Past winner | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharebuilt Inc. | Franklin, Williamson County | General Operating Support | $23K |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, Shelby County | General Operating Support | $250 |