Grant and Dorrit Saviers Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Grant and Dorrit Saviers Foundation is a private foundation in Naples, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $136,000 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $2,250 and the largest $55,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$136,000
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$2,250
- Largest grant$55,000
- Assets$3.4 million
- New grantees6%
Giving in 2024 was up from $107,000 the year before.
6% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $100,600 | 18 | $2.4 million |
| 2023 | $107,000 | 18 | $2.7 million |
| 2024 | $136,000 | 16 | $3.4 million |
How to apply
Grant and Dorrit Saviers Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Grant and Dorrit Saviers Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 3 | $59,500 |
| Washington | 7 | $42,500 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $22,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $10,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Computer History Museum | Educational | $55,000 |
| Northwest Railway Museum | Educational | $35,000 |
| Case University Fund | Educational | $10,000 |
| Mt Holyoke College | Educational | $8,000 |
| Boston University | Educational | $7,000 |
| Northfield Mt Hermon | Educational | $7,000 |
| Pacific Legal Foundation | Educational | $4,000 |
| Earshot Jazz | Educational | $3,500 |
| Hillsdale College | Educational | $1,000 |
| Institute for Justice | Educational | $1,000 |
| KCLS Foundation | Educational | $1,000 |
| Seattle Public Library Foundation | Educational | $1,000 |
| Seattle Repertory Jazz Orchestra | Educational | $1,000 |
| Disabled Sports Eastern Sierra | Educational | $500 |
| Frye Museum | Educational | $500 |
| Seattle Art Museum | Educational | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- F Grant Saviers
- Dorrit Saviers
Questions people ask
Does Grant and Dorrit Saviers Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Grant and Dorrit Saviers Foundation give?
$136,000 in tax year 2024, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $2,250.
Who runs Grant and Dorrit Saviers Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists F Grant Saviers (President) and Dorrit Saviers (Cfo/Secr).
What does Grant and Dorrit Saviers Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and arts and culture.