Grants and scholarships
Apply for a grant.
There is no online form. Download the application, fill it in by hand or on your computer, sign it, and email it to us with your supporting documents.
Who can apply
Eligibility
Organizations. 501(c)(3) nonprofits that distribute food, provide access to healthy living, or are Hindu temples. Please attach your IRS determination letter.
Students. Low-income high school students in the greater Chicago area, or in India, who are pursuing higher education. Please attach proof of enrollment or admission and a government-issued ID.
Graduating seniors at Adlai E. Stevenson High School apply for the Savithri Foundation Scholarship through the Stevenson High School Foundation, not through this form.
How it works
Four steps
- Download the applicationIt is a two-page PDF. Fill in every field; incomplete forms are returned.
- Describe the purposeBe specific about what the money will do, for whom, and when. Attach anything that supports the request: budgets, letters, enrollment proof, ID.
- Sign and sendPrint to sign (digital signatures are not accepted), scan, and email everything to info@savithri.org.
- Hear back within 5 to 7 business daysThe board reviews every application. We may ask follow-up questions before deciding.
Application form
PDF Savithri Foundation Grant Application2 pages, 0.8 MB
Send completed applications to info@savithri.org. Mail is also fine: 1978 Wright Blvd, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089.
What we look for
A clear need, a specific use of funds, and an applicant we can verify. Typical grants are modest; the foundation has awarded amounts from a few hundred dollars to $5,000 for scholarships.
Common questions
Answers in plain language.
What is Savithri Foundation?
Savithri Foundation, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) public charity incorporated in Illinois in 2020. It funds scholarships for students and grants for organizations that feed people and support healthy living. It is run entirely by volunteers and has no paid staff.
Who can apply for a Savithri Foundation grant?
Two groups: 501(c)(3) nonprofits that distribute food, provide access to healthy living, or are Hindu temples; and low-income high school students in the greater Chicago area or in India who are pursuing higher education.
How do I apply for a grant?
Download the two-page grant application PDF from savithri.org, fill it in completely, print and sign it, then email the scanned form and supporting documents to info [at] savithri.org. There is no online form.
How long does a grant decision take?
The board reviews every application and replies within 5 to 7 business days. It may ask follow-up questions before deciding.
How much does Savithri Foundation give?
Grants are modest. Past awards have ranged from a few hundred dollars for food donations to $5,000 a year for scholarships (two awards of $2,500 each at Adlai E. Stevenson High School).
How can I donate, and is it tax-deductible?
Donate online through PayPal or mail a check payable to Savithri Foundation, Inc. to 1978 Wright Blvd, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089. Savithri Foundation is a 501(c)(3) public charity (EIN 85-2256759), so donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.