From public IRS filings
SVARA
CHICAGO, IL · Religion-Related
Mission
SVARA'S MISSION IS TO EMPOWER QUEER AND TRANS PEOPLE TO SHAPE NEW FORMS OF TORAH AND TRADITION THROUGH THE SPIRITUAL PRACTICE OF TALMUD STUDY.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Total revenue
$2.5M
Total expenses
$2.2M
Total assets
$670K
Program expense ratio
6437%
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2024.
Who funds SVARA
$1.9M in foundation grants on record from 18 funders — from IRS 990 grant line items.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | $290K | 3 |
| Covenant Foundation | $150K | 1 |
| Amalgamated Charitable Foundation | $75K | 2 |
| Pride Foundation | $60K | 3 |
| United Jewish Appeal-Federation of Jewish Philanthropies of New York | $46K | 1 |
| Jewish Community Federation of San Francisco the Peninsula Marin & Sonoma | $28K | 2 |
| Jews of Color Initiative | $15K | 1 |
| Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles | $10K | 1 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | $9K | 1 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | $9K | 1 |
Leadership
BENAY LAPPE — Executive Dir. (Principal officer)
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