Private foundation · EIN 20-8313839 · Buffalo, New York · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Paul a Saffrin 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: 6 grants paid, $572K total, median $63K. 100% of grants stayed in New York.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
6
$572K
Median grant
$63K
Stays in NY
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$14M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Daemen CollegeAmherst, NYGeneral$250K
South Buffalo Catholic Notre Dame AcademyBuffalo, NYGeneral$167K
Visually Impaired AdvancementBuffalo, NYGeneral$100K
Make a Wish Western New YorkAmherst, NYGeneral$25K
Orchard Park Youth Rugby Club IncOrchard Park, NYGeneral$20K
South Buffalo Rugby ClubWest Seneca, NYGeneral$10K

About this foundation

Paul a Saffrin Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Buffalo, New York, administered in care of Catherine B Eberl, tax-exempt since 2007. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Paul a Saffrin 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 Paul a Saffrin Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $572K across 6 grants, a median of $63K.

Where does Paul a Saffrin Foundation give?

New York (6 grants), per its latest filing.

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