Safford Fund Trust
Safford Fund Trust is a private foundation, based in North Andover, MA. IRS filing data is available for 2020. As of 2020, the organization holds $3.9M in total assets. In 2020, it awarded 4 grants totaling $180K. Net investment income was $147K.
Safford Fund Trust at a glance
In short: Safford Fund Trust gave $180K across 4 grants in 2020 (avg $45K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $180,000
- Grants made (2020)
- 4
- Average grant
- $45,000
- Median grant
- $30,000
- Total assets
- $3,891,342
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (100% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated September 2026.
Who Safford Fund Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Newburyport High School ($100K). Together the top 4 received $180K.
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 4 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 4 grants totaling $180K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Newburyport High School Newburyport, MA | College Scholarships | $100,000 |
| YWCA - Greater Newburyport Newburyport, MA | Services for Women | $30,000 |
| Emmaus House Haverhill, MA | Shelter and Services for the Poor | $30,000 |
| Custom House Maritime Museum Newburyport, MA | Museum Operations | $20,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $3,891,342 | $604,493 | $272,756 | $180,000 | 4 | $146,606 | $284,560 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Safford Fund Trust reported a distributable amount of $285K for 2020 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Safford Fund Trust is led by Peter R. Ayer Jr., Trustee on the 2020 filing — the only officer listed, and compensated.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Peter R. Ayer Jr.
Trustee
New on the 2020 filing
$50K (2020)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2020 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2020 filing was $50K, to Peter R Ayer Jr (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Safford Fund Trust
How much does Safford Fund Trust give each year?
Safford Fund Trust gave $180K across 4 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Safford Fund Trust's typical grant size?
Safford Fund Trust's median grant in 2020 was $30,000, and its average grant was $45,000, across 4 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Safford Fund Trust give grants?
Safford Fund Trust gives mostly in Massachusetts: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Newburyport, MA (3 grants).
Does Safford Fund Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2020: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Safford Fund Trust's 2020 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How large is Safford Fund Trust?
Safford Fund Trust reported $3.9M in total assets on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $604K.
How much is Safford Fund Trust required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, Safford Fund Trust reported a distributable amount of $285K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Safford Fund Trust's EIN?
Safford Fund Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-6858375. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
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 year 2020
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