The Safe Family Foundation
Accepts applications
The Safe Family Foundation is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $200,000 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $85,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$200,000
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$85,000
- Assets$8.5 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2024 was down from $395,000 the year before.
50% of its 2024 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 | $425,000 | 10 | $6.3 million |
| 2023 | $395,000 | 7 | $7.8 million |
| 2024 | $200,000 | 10 | $8.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Hope S Duarte C/O Welch Forbes LLC 45 School St, Boston, MA 02108-3204 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (617) 523-1635 |
| What to submit | No particular format |
| Deadlines | No submission deadlines |
| Restrictions | Must be for charitable purposes or charitable organization |
What The Safe Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 3 | $120,000 |
| Massachusetts | 6 | $70,000 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of Boca Grande Community Center Inc | General support of | $85,000 |
| Boca Grande Health Clinic | General support | $25,000 |
| Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital Ms Deborah Dolaway | Fragile | $20,000 |
| Crossroads for Kids | Youth developement program | $15,000 |
| Duxbury Interfaith Council | Financial support for | $10,000 |
| South Shore Conservatory of Music Inc | Funding for education & art | $10,000 |
| Duxbury Bay Maritime School | Marine science programs & | $10,000 |
| Gasparilla Island Conservation and Improvement Association | General support | $10,000 |
| South Carolina Aquarium | General support | $10,000 |
| Choroideremia Research Foundation | General support research | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Hope S Duarte
- Edith S Devnew
- Elizabeth S Bitting
Questions people ask
Does The Safe Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: No submission deadlines.
How much does The Safe Family Foundation give?
$200,000 in tax year 2024, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Safe Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Hope S Duarte (Trustee), Edith S Devnew (Trustee) and Elizabeth S Bitting (Trustee).
What does The Safe Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and environment and conservation.