Samuel D & Virginia B Saffro Charitable Tr
Accepts applications
Samuel D & Virginia B Saffro Charitable Tr is a private foundation in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.6 million in 1 grant; the typical grant was $1.6 million and the largest $1.6 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.6 million
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$1.6 million
- Largest grant$1.6 million
- Assets$0
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $352,000 the year before.
0% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $103,445 | 1 | $2.1 million |
| 2024 | $352,000 | 2 | $1.9 million |
| 2025 | $1.6 million | 1 | $0 |
How to apply
| Contact | Douglas S Levy 1451 E Goodrich Lane, Milwaukee, WI 53217 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (414) 212-5197, levy.doug@gmail.com |
| What to submit | Request letters, no form required |
| Restrictions | No limitations, except foundation size |
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Rhode Island.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island | 1 | $1.6 million |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Charitable | Donor advised fund - qualifying charitable grants | $1.6 million |
Officers and trustees
- Douglas S Levy
- Ellin S Levy
- Carol S Saffro
- Jill Levy Belconis
Questions people ask
Does Samuel D & Virginia B Saffro Charitable Tr accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Samuel D & Virginia B Saffro Charitable Tr give?
$1.6 million in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $1.6 million.
Who runs Samuel D & Virginia B Saffro Charitable Tr?
Its 2025 filing lists Douglas S Levy (Trustee), Ellin S Levy (Trustee), Carol S Saffro (Trustee) and Jill Levy Belconis (Trustee).