Santos Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Santos Family Foundation is a private foundation in Belmont, Massachusetts. In tax year 2023 it gave $171,000 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $30,000 and the largest $82,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.
- Grants paid, 2023$171,000
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$30,000
- Largest grant$82,500
- Assets$2.0 million
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2023 was down from $245,000 the year before.
40% of its 2023 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $245,000 | 6 | $1.9 million |
| 2023 | $171,000 | 5 | $2.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Paul J Santos Jr 48 Elizabeth Road, Belmont, MA 02478 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (617) 489-2311 |
| What to submit | Initial contact should be a precise written summary |
| Restrictions | Foundation primarily supports vehicle and traffic safety studies and related programs |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Santos Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 4 | $165,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $6,000 |
Grants paid in 2023
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| US Department of Transportation Volpe Center | Auto and traffic safety | $82,500 |
| Belmont Voice | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Olin College of Engineering | Auto safety teaching and research | $30,000 |
| Peterborough Unitarian Universalist Church | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| First Church of Belmont | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Paul J Santos
- Anne Stuart
Questions people ask
Does Santos Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Santos Family Foundation give?
$171,000 in tax year 2023, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $30,000.
Who runs Santos Family Foundation?
Its 2023 filing lists Paul J Santos (Trustee) and Anne Stuart (Trustee).
What does Santos Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.