Robert C and Susan M Savage
Robert C and Susan M Savage is a private foundation based in Toledo, Ohio. Its 2024 filing reports 59 grants totaling $189,688, with most grant dollars going to recipients in Ohio.
Robert C and Susan M Savage at a glance
In short: Robert C and Susan M Savage gave $190K across 59 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in Ohio. 42% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $189,688
- -32.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 59
- -1.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,215
- -31.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $4,233,963
- +112.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 42% first-time grantees (25 of 59, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (93% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Robert C and Susan M Savage
- How to Apply
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The 2023 filing lists Robert Savage as the contact and says to submit written materials by mail. It reports no restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- None listed.
- Deadline
- None listed.
- Contact
Application contact: Robert Savage
Mailing address: 2949 Kenwood Blvd, Toledo, OH 43606
Phone: (419) 535-6633
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Robert C and Susan M Savage funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Mom's House ($100K). Together the top 10 received $154K.
Grant Size Distribution
313 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 307 grants of 313 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing reports that 93% of grant dollars went to Ohio recipients. The remaining shares were reported as Massachusetts, 3%; Connecticut, 2%; New York, 1%; and California, 0%. Examples of out-of-state grants include $1,500 to The Friends of the Eliot School in Boston, Massachusetts, and $2,500 to the Columbia Alumni Association Scholarship Fund in New York City.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 59 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Robert C and Susan M Savage open to new grantees?
42%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 25 of 59 grantees (42%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $904; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $250 first-time, $1K repeat.
- 41% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 34% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 98% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $177K (2020) to $1.1M (2022). In 2024 it made 59 grants totaling $190K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mom's House Toledo, OH | General Use | $100,000 |
| Gesu Church Toledo, OH | General Use | $13,910 |
| St Francis De Sales Toledo, OH | General Use | $6,550 |
| Annual Catholic Appeal Toledo, OH | General Use | $6,100 |
| SFS Scholarship Fund Toledo, OH | General Use | $5,193 |
| Central Catholic High School Toledo, OH | General Use | $5,000 |
| Oblates of St Francis Society Toledo, OH | General Use | $5,000 |
| Living Christ Toledo Kensington, CT | General Use | $4,300 |
| Christ Child Society of Toledo Toledo, OH | General Use | $4,150 |
| Mercy Health Foundation Cincinnati, OH | General Use | $4,000 |
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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 | $4,233,963 | $2,447,342 | $208,009 | $189,688 | 59 | $205,355 | $2,286,525 | $210,110 |
| 2023 | $1,994,630 | $603,094 | $310,015 | $282,657 | 60 | $297,853 | $402,910 | $214,500 |
| 2022 | $1,701,551 | $915,169 | $1,105,589 | $1,076,887 | 65 | $1,092,089 | $658,365 | $227,332 |
| 2021 | $1,891,971 | $476,952 | $302,831 | $286,364 | 55 | — | $460,485 | $233,212 |
| 2020 | $1,734,650 | $99,189 | $191,146 | $177,448 | 74 | — | $85,491 | $184,458 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Robert C and Susan M Savage reported a distributable amount of $210K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available sources do not state a mission for the foundation. Its grants include support for education, food access, poverty relief, homelessness services, and organizations serving women and girls. These are areas described in the grantees’ own statements: Connecting Kids to Meals says it provides nutritious meals to children at no cost, while Cherry Street Mission Ministries describes its mission as eradicating poverty in body, mind, and spirit. Pine Street Inn says its mission is to end homelessness, and the YWCA of Northwest Ohio says it supports and advances women and girls.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 59 grants totaling $189,688. Grant amounts ranged from $25 to $100,000, and the median grant was $500. The largest awards included $100,000 to Mom’s House, $13,910 to Gesu Church, and $6,550 to St. Francis de Sales, all in Toledo. Other listed grants included $6,100 to Annual Catholic Appeal and $5,193 to SFS Scholarship Fund.
The foundation’s 2023 filing states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It lists Robert Savage as the contact, written materials by mail as the application method, and no restrictions on awards.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Robert Savage as president, Susan Savage as secretary, and Michelle Bissell as trustee. The funder’s website identifies Robert and Susan Savage as recipients of the Northwest Ohio Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals’ 2017 Outstanding Philanthropists Award.
Robert C and Susan M Savage is led by Robert Savage, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Robert Savage
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Michelle Bissell
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Susan Savage
Secretary
On filings since 2020
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.
Frequently asked questions about Robert C and Susan M Savage
How much does Robert C and Susan M Savage give each year?
Robert C and Susan M Savage gave $190K across 59 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $283K across 60 grants.
What is Robert C and Susan M Savage's typical grant size?
Robert C and Susan M Savage's median grant in 2024 was $500, and its average grant was $3,215, across 59 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Robert C and Susan M Savage that year got $904 on average.
Where does Robert C and Susan M Savage give grants?
Robert C and Susan M Savage gives mostly in Ohio: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Toledo, OH (37 grants), Boston, MA (4 grants), Cincinnati, OH (2 grants) and New York City, NY (2 grants).
Does Robert C and Susan M Savage give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Robert C and Susan M Savage's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (59 of 59) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Robert C and Susan M Savage's largest grantees?
Robert C and Susan M Savage's largest 2024 grantees include Mom's House ($100,000), Gesu Church ($13,910) and St Francis De Sales ($6,550), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 64% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Robert C and Susan M Savage?
Robert C and Susan M Savage reported $4.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $205K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $210K (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 does Robert C and Susan M Savage fund?
The available sources do not state a mission for the foundation. Its grants include support for education, food access, poverty relief, homelessness services, and organizations serving women and girls. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Robert C and Susan M Savage?
The 2023 filing lists Robert Savage as the contact and says to submit written materials by mail. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Robert C and Susan M Savage's EIN?
Robert C and Susan M Savage's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1488119. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Robert C and Susan M Savage funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 21, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/robert-c-and-susan-m-savage-morg_87c48ac344fa488abee91af5d8298a19
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