S A F E Foundation
S A F E Foundation is a private foundation based in Rancho Santa Margarita, California. It supports animal protection and well-being, including animal shelters, rescue groups, wildlife rehabilitation, and assistance for animals displaced by disasters or habitat loss.
S A F E Foundation at a glance
In short: S A F E Foundation gave $6K across 28 grants in 2024 (avg $221.821), top state Virginia. 33% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $6,211
- -24.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 28
- +64.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $222
- -54.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $102
- Total assets
- $63,035
- +19.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 33% first-time grantees (9 of 27, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Virginia (37% 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 S A F E Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 80177, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
Phone: (833) 681-7233
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who S A F E Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Peta ($1K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $5K.
Grant Size Distribution
57 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 57 grants of 57 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in California. In 2024, its grant dollars went to recipients in Virginia (37%), California (26%), New York (19%), the District of Columbia (8%), and Missouri (4%). These figures describe the locations of 2024 grant recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 28 itemized grants.
Cities
Is S A F E Foundation open to new grantees?
33%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 9 of 27 grantees (33%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $173; repeat grants $259. How we count
Medians: $250 first-time, $100 repeat.
- 59% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2022–2024). 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 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2022) to $8K (2023). In 2024 it made 28 grants totaling $6K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Wildlife Federation Reston, VA | Unrestricted contribution | $750 |
| ASPCA New York, NY | Unrestricted contribution | $500 |
| Peta Norfolk, VA | Unrestricted contribution | $500 |
| The Nature Conservancy Arlington, VA | Unrestricted contribution | $500 |
| North Shore Animal League America Port Washington, NY | Unrestricted Contribution | $500 |
| Peta Norfolk, VA | Unrestricted Contribution | $500 |
| Humane Society of the United States Washington, DC | Unrestricted contribution | $300 |
| Baja Animal Sanctuary San Diego, CA | Unrestricted Contribution | $258 |
| Hope For Paws Rescue Studio City, CA | Unrestricted Contribution | $250 |
| Stray Rescue of St Louis St. Louis, MO | Unrestricted Contribution | $250 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $63,035 | $25,000 | $14,849 | $6,211 | 28 | $6,211 |
| 2023 | $52,884 | $35,000 | $26,602 | $8,239 | 17 | $8,239 |
| 2022 | $44,586 | $40,000 | $18,975 | $1,549 | 12 | $1,549 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s website describes its mission as protecting and improving the lives and health of domestic animals and wildlife. It identifies support for shelters seeking permanent homes for homeless animals, rehabilitation of animals for return to their habitats, and rescue-group assistance with relocating animals displaced by natural disasters, forest fires, or habitat loss.
Its 2024 grants include organizations whose stated missions span animal rescue, adoption, care, and conservation. For example, North Shore Animal League America says its mission is to save pets’ lives through adoption, rescue, education, medical care, spay/neuter, and advocacy. The Nature Conservancy says it works to conserve lands and waters on which life depends. World Wildlife Fund says its mission is to conserve nature and reduce threats to the diversity of life on Earth. The foundation’s website also describes its support for protective equipment for the Orange County Sheriff’s Department K-9 Unit.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 28 grants totaling $6,211. Grants ranged from $50 to $750, with a median grant of $102. Its largest listed grants included $750 to the National Wildlife Federation; $500 each to ASPCA, PETA, The Nature Conservancy, and North Shore Animal League America; and $300 to the Humane Society of the United States. Other listed recipients included Baja Animal Sanctuary ($258), Hope For Paws Rescue ($250), Stray Rescue of St Louis ($250), New Beginnings for Animals ($250), and Boxer Rescue LA ($250).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Karen Loukides is listed as president on the 2024 filing.
S A F E Foundation is led by Karen Loukides, President on every filing since 2022 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Karen Loukides
President
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 S A F E Foundation
How much does S A F E Foundation give each year?
S A F E Foundation gave $6K across 28 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $8K across 17 grants.
What is S A F E Foundation's typical grant size?
S A F E Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $102, and its average grant was $222, across 28 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from S A F E Foundation that year got $173 on average.
Where does S A F E Foundation give grants?
S A F E Foundation's top state is Virginia, with 37% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (26%) and New York (19%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (3 grants), Norfolk, VA (2 grants), Arlington, VA (2 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does S A F E Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of S A F E Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (28 of 28) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are S A F E Foundation's largest grantees?
S A F E Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Peta ($1,000 across 2 grants), National Wildlife Federation ($750) and ASPCA ($500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 36% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is S A F E Foundation?
S A F E Foundation reported $63K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $25K.
What does S A F E Foundation fund?
The foundation’s website describes its mission as protecting and improving the lives and health of domestic animals and wildlife. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from S A F E Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is S A F E Foundation's EIN?
S A F E Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-6740576. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Does S A F E Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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