Safford Fund Trust is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, 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.
Financial Overview
From 2020 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$3.9M
Annual Giving
$180K
Grant Count
4
Avg Grant Size
$45K
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.
About Safford Fund Trust
Based on IRS filings
Safford Fund Trust is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, 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.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2020 |
|---|---|
| Total Assets | $3,891,342 |
| Revenue | $604,493 |
| Expenses | $272,756 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — |
| Net Investment Income | $146,606 |
| Distributable Amount | $284,560 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2020
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2020 grants, the largest include Newburyport High School ($100,000), Ywca - Greater Newburyport ($30,000), Emmaus House ($30,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| NEWBURYPORT HIGH SCHOOL NEWBURYPORT, MA | COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS | $100,000 |
| YWCA - GREATER NEWBURYPORT NEWBURYPORT, MA | SERVICES FOR WOMEN | $30,000 |
| CUSTOM HOUSE MARITIME MUSEUM NEWBURYPORT, MA | MUSEUM OPERATIONS | $20,000 |
| EMMAUS HOUSE HAVERHILL, MA | SHELTER AND SERVICES FOR THE POOR | $30,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2020 IRS filing
From 2020 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PETER R AYER JR | TRUSTEE | — | $49,718 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Safford Fund Trust?
Safford Fund Trust is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in NORTH ANDOVER, MA. It holds $3.9M in total assets as of 2020.
How large is Safford Fund Trust?
As of 2020, Safford Fund Trust holds $3.9M in total assets with $604K in annual revenue. It awarded 4 grants totaling $180K in 2020.
Where does Safford Fund Trust operate?
Safford Fund Trust has awarded grants in Massachusetts.
What size grants does Safford Fund Trust award?
In 2020, Safford Fund Trust awarded 4 grants totaling $180K — an average of about $45K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
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.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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