Private foundation · EIN 04-3492839 · Needham, Massachusetts · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Savage Family Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 18 grants paid, $219K total, median $6,750. 56% of grants stayed in Massachusetts.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
18
$219K
Median grant
$6,750
Stays in MA
56%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.5M

Grants paid in 2024

18 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Maine Central InstitutePittsfield, MEGeneral Charitable$50K
Waldo County YMCABelfast, MEGeneral Charitable$20K
University of MaineOrono, MEGeneral Charitable$20K
New England Baptist HospitalBoston, MAGeneral Charitable$20K
Northern Light HealthBrewer, MEGeneral Charitable$20K
Boston Medical CenterBoston, MAGeneral Charitable$17K
Bellforge Arts CenterMadfield, MAGeneral Charitable$13K
Girls IncLynn, MAGeneral Charitable$7,500
Raw ArtsLynn, MAGeneral Charitable$7,500
Community Art CenterCambridge, MAGeneral Charitable$6,000
Families FirstWatertown, MAGeneral Charitable$6,000
Penobscot Marine MuseumSearport, MEGeneral Charitable$5,000
Project StepBoston, MAGeneral Charitable$5,000
Charles River Watershed AssociationBoston, MAGeneral Charitable$5,000
Project HomePhiladelphia, PAGeneral Charitable$5,000
North Shore Medical CenterMiami, FLGeneral Charitable$5,000
Katie Brown Educational ProgramFall River, MAGeneral Charitable$5,000
Oasis Free ClinicsBrunswick, MEGeneral Charitable$2,500

By state: Maine 6 · Massachusetts 10 · Pennsylvania 1 · Florida 1

About this foundation

Savage Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Needham, Massachusetts, administered in care of James B Savage, tax-exempt since 2000. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Savage Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Savage Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $219K across 18 grants, a median of $6,750.

Where does Savage Family Foundation give?

Maine (6 grants), Massachusetts (10 grants), Pennsylvania (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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