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Also known as: F/K/A THE CHERNIN FAMILY FOUNDATION INC
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Service Station Foundation is a private corporation based in LOS ANGELES, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2001. The principal officer is Exec Monetary Mgt. It holds total assets of $2.5M. Annual income is reported at $4.2M. Total assets have grown from $416K in 2011 to $5M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 5 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in California and Massachusetts. According to available records, Service Station Foundation has made 46 grants totaling $8.8M, with a median grant of $18K. Annual giving has decreased from $4.9M in 2020 to $2.2M in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $3M, with an average award of $191K. The foundation has supported 32 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in California, New York, Virginia, which account for 61% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 5 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$10K
Average Grant
$271K
Largest Grant
$3M
Based on 18 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Service Station Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 46 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, NY, VA.
Service Station Foundation has distributed a total of $8.8M across 46 grants. The median grant size is $18K, with an average of $191K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $3M.
Service Station Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Service Station Foundation is headquartered in LOS ANGELES, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 5 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Chernin | SECRETARY/CFO | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| David Chernin | BOARD MEMBER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Megan Chernin | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Margaret Chernin | BOARD MEMBER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| John Chernin | BOARD MEMBER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$2.2M
Total Assets
$5M
Fair Market Value
$5M
Net Worth
$5M
Grants Paid
$2.2M
Contributions
$6.5M
Net Investment Income
$1.5M
Distribution Amount
$175K
Total Grants
46
Total Giving
$8.8M
Average Grant
$191K
Median Grant
$18K
Unique Recipients
32
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uc Berkeley FoundationFOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES | Berkeley, CA | $1M | 2023 |
| La Promise FundFOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES | Los Angeles, CA | $947K | 2023 |
| Every Town For Gun SafetyFOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES | New York, NY | $100K | 2023 |
| Harbor Homes Of Martha'S VineyardFOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES | Vineyard Haven, MA | $50K | 2023 |
| Us Fund For The GlobFOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES | Sperryville, VA | $28K | 2023 |
| Mv Youth IncFOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES | Chilmark, MA | $27K | 2023 |
| Transformative ArtsFOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES | Los Angeles, CA | $25K | 2023 |
| Marth'S Vineyard Community FoundationFOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES | Vineyard Haven, MA | $25K | 2023 |
| 7th Generation Advisors Friends Of KblaFOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES | Santa Monica, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Community Partners For The Institute For NonviolenceFOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES | Los Angeles, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Vineyard Conservation SocietyFOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES | Vineyard Haven, MA | $3K | 2023 |
| Figure Skating In HarlemFOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES | New York, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| Pan Mass ChallengeFOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES | Needham, MA | $1K | 2023 |
| Friends Of Chilliwack Public LibraryFOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES | Chilliwack | $1K | 2023 |
| Malaria No MoreFOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES | New York, NY | $250K | 2022 |
| AcluFOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES | Los Angeles, CA | $200K | 2022 |
| The Getty TrustFOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES | Los Angeles, CA | $28K | 2022 |
| Polly Hill AboretumFOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES | West Tisbury, MA | $5K | 2022 |
| Event Brite- 6th Annual Drive- MlkFOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES | Santa Monica, CA | $3K | 2022 |
| Hfc- Bringing Light To Alzheimer'SFOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES | Beverly Hills, CA | $500 | 2022 |
| The Barack Obama FoundationFOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES | Alexandria, VA | $500K | 2020 |
| Sheriffs Meadow FoundationFOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES | Vineyard Haven, MA | $100K | 2020 |
| Los Angeles Food BankFOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES | Los Angeles, CA | $10K | 2020 |
| Great Public Schools NowFOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES | Los Angeles, CA | $10K | 2020 |
| It Takes Our VillageFOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES | Los Angeles, CA | $10K | 2020 |
| Saban Community ClinicFOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES | Los Angeles, CA | $5K | 2020 |
| Center Of Policing EquityFOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES | Los Angeles, CA | $4K | 2020 |
| National Black Justice CoalitionFOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES | Washington, DC | $4K | 2020 |
| Vineyard TrustFOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES | Edgartown, MA | $3K | 2020 |
| Phase OneFOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES | Santa Monica, CA | $3K | 2020 |
| Boys Girls Club Of San FranciscoFOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES | San Francisco, CA | $2K | 2020 |
| Martha'S Vineyard MuseumFOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES | Vineyard Haven, MA | $500 | 2020 |
MENLO PARK, CA
LOS ANGELES, CA
PALO ALTO, CA