Paul a Saffrin Foundation
Paul a Saffrin Foundation is a private foundation, based in Buffalo, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $14.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $572K. Net investment income was $397K.
Paul a Saffrin Foundation at a glance
In short: Paul a Saffrin Foundation gave $572K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $95K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $571,666
- -13.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- -14.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $95,278
- +0.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $62,500
- Total assets
- $14,216,897
- +1.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Paul a Saffrin Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Daemen College ($250K). Together the top 6 received $572K.
Grant Size Distribution
28 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 28 (43%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Paul a Saffrin Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+0%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 72% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $485K (2020) to $675K (2022). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $572K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Daemen College Amherst, NY | General | $250,000 |
| South Buffalo Catholic Notre Dame Academy Buffalo, NY | General | $166,666 |
| Visually Impaired Advancement Buffalo, NY | General | $100,000 |
| Make a Wish Western New York Amherst, NY | General | $25,000 |
| Orchard Park Youth Rugby Club Inc Orchard Park, NY | General | $20,000 |
| South Buffalo Rugby Club West Seneca, NY | General | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $14,216,897 | $851,410 | $755,917 | $571,666 | 6 | $584,326 | $396,871 | $812,663 |
| 2023 | $14,062,146 | $2,917,927 | $833,418 | $661,666 | 7 | $671,191 | $136,729 | $641,918 |
| 2022 | $12,087,849 | $1,157,644 | $876,974 | $675,000 | 7 | $685,306 | $722,975 | $622,430 |
| 2021 | $11,797,575 | $2,283,328 | $736,752 | $570,000 | 4 | $576,511 | $1,867,635 | $662,910 |
| 2020 | $10,248,495 | $831,433 | $661,873 | $485,000 | 4 | — | $344,251 | $578,494 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Paul a Saffrin Foundation reported a distributable amount of $813K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Paul a Saffrin Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; 2 of 3 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Gregory M. Ward
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$10K (2020) → $15K (2024)
Paul A. Saffrin
Trustee
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$38K (2020) → $35K (2024)
Catherine B. Eberl
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $35K, to Paul a Saffrin (Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Paul a Saffrin Foundation
How much does Paul a Saffrin Foundation give each year?
Paul a Saffrin Foundation gave $572K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $662K across 7 grants.
What is Paul a Saffrin Foundation's typical grant size?
Paul a Saffrin Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $62,500, and its average grant was $95,278, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Paul a Saffrin Foundation give grants?
Paul a Saffrin Foundation gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Amherst, NY (2 grants) and Buffalo, NY (2 grants).
Does Paul a Saffrin Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Paul a Saffrin Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Paul a Saffrin Foundation's largest grantees?
Paul a Saffrin Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Daemen College ($250,000), South Buffalo Catholic Notre Dame Academy ($166,666) and Visually Impaired Advancement ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 90% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Paul a Saffrin Foundation?
Paul a Saffrin Foundation reported $14.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $584K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $813K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is Paul a Saffrin Foundation's EIN?
Paul a Saffrin Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-8313839. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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