Safety Systems Foundation
Safety Systems Foundation is a private foundation based in Falls Church, Virginia. It reported giving $40,500 through 16 grants in 2024, with grants supporting organizations including environmental and nuclear-policy groups, a tort-law museum, and a wheelchair organization.
Safety Systems Foundation at a glance
In short: Safety Systems Foundation gave $41K across 16 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), top state Maryland. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $40,500
- +14.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 16
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,531
- +14.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $731,465
- +3.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 16, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Maryland (30% 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 Safety Systems Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2841 Woodlawn Ave, Falls Church, VA 22042-2045
Phone: (703) 475-4456
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Safety Systems Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Whirlwind Wheelchair ($5K). Together the top 10 received $31K.
Grant Size Distribution
70 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 70 grants of 70 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in several states. Maryland accounted for 30%, California 16%, Virginia 10%, Kentucky 7%, and Connecticut 6%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Safety Systems Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 16 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. How we count
- 100% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+16%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 91% 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 $24K (2020) to $41K (2024). In 2024 it made 16 grants totaling $41K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Whirlwind Wheelchair Berkeley, CA | General support | $4,500 |
| Center for Hlth Environmnt and Just Falls Church, VA | General support | $4,000 |
| Nuclear Info Resources Service Takoma Park, MD | General support | $4,000 |
| Beyond Nuclear Takoma Park, MD | General support | $4,000 |
| AppalachiaScience Pub Interest Mount Vernon, KY | General support | $3,000 |
| American Museum of Tort Law Winsted, CT | General support | $2,500 |
| Flyersrights Sarasota, FL | General support | $2,500 |
| Beyond Pesticides Washington, DC | General support | $2,000 |
| Childrens Advocacy Institute San Diego, CA | General support | $2,000 |
| Public Emp for Environmental Respon Silver Spring, MD | General support | $2,000 |
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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 | $731,465 | $69,471 | $42,221 | $40,500 | 16 | $40,500 | $20,878 | $44,588 |
| 2023 | $704,381 | $-26,352 | $35,961 | $35,500 | 16 | $35,500 | $23,698 | $37,473 |
| 2022 | $766,694 | $-50,818 | $40,762 | $40,000 | 18 | $40,000 | $23,381 | $37,311 |
| 2021 | $858,274 | $97,862 | $35,266 | $35,000 | 11 | $35,000 | $47,596 | $33,500 |
| 2020 | $795,512 | $-15,021 | $24,445 | $24,000 | 9 | — | $11,346 | $25,060 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Safety Systems Foundation reported a distributable amount of $45K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, Beyond Nuclear says it works to educate and activate the public about nuclear power and nuclear weapons, while Beyond Pesticides says it supports local action and provides information about pesticide hazards and safe alternatives. The American Museum of Tort Law says it seeks to increase public understanding of tort law and its role in protecting personal freedom, health, and safety. Veterans for Peace says its mission is to stop war as a means of conflict resolution.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 16 grants totaling $40,500. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $4,500, with a median of $2,000. The largest grants included $4,500 to Whirlwind Wheelchair for general support; $4,000 each to the Center for Health, Environment and Justice, Nuclear Information and Resource Service, and Beyond Nuclear, all for general support; and $3,000 to Appalachia Science in the Public Interest for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation’s 2024 filing lists Claire Nader and Laura Nader as trustees.
Safety Systems Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Claire Nader
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laura Nader
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.1 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.
Frequently asked questions about Safety Systems Foundation
How much does Safety Systems Foundation give each year?
Safety Systems Foundation gave $41K across 16 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $36K across 16 grants.
What is Safety Systems Foundation's typical grant size?
Safety Systems Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $2,531, across 16 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Safety Systems Foundation give grants?
Safety Systems Foundation's top state is Maryland, with 30% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (16%) and Virginia (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Takoma Park, MD (2 grants).
Does Safety Systems Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Safety Systems Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (16 of 16) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Safety Systems Foundation's largest grantees?
Safety Systems Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Whirlwind Wheelchair ($4,500), Center for Hlth Environmnt and Just ($4,000) and Nuclear Info Resources Service ($4,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 31% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Safety Systems Foundation?
Safety Systems Foundation reported $731K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $41K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $45K (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 Safety Systems Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Safety Systems Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 Safety Systems Foundation's EIN?
Safety Systems Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6220387. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Safety Systems 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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