Savitt Family Foundation
Savitt Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Haiku, Hawaii. Its 2024 filing reports $38,220 in grants to 19 organizations, including community, cultural, animal-welfare, education, and agriculture-related organizations.
Savitt Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Savitt Family Foundation gave $38K across 19 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Hawaii. 63% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $38,220
- +52.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 19
- +72.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,012
- -11.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $92,455
- -29.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 63% first-time grantees (12 of 19, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Hawaii (64% 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 Savitt Family 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: 22 Kalipo Place, Haiku, HI 96708-5245
Phone: (808) 298-0301
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Savitt Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Haiku Community Association ($5K). Together the top 10 received $27K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($2,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
67 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 67 grants of 67 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 64% of grant dollars went to recipients in Hawaii, 14% each to California and New York, and 3% each to Illinois and Colorado. The grants listed include recipients in Haiku, Kula, Puunene, Lahaina, Santa Monica, and Los Angeles, among other locations.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Savitt Family Foundation open to new grantees?
63%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 12 of 19 grantees (63%) were first-time recipients. With only 19 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 16% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+1%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 699% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $13K (2022) to $38K (2024). In 2024 it made 19 grants totaling $38K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Haiku Community Association Haiku, HI | Assists Haiku Residents & Businesses | $4,500 |
| Keokea Homestead Farm Lots Assn Kula, HI | Advance Education in Agriculture. | $4,000 |
| Maui Humane Society Puunene, HI | Animal Protection Advocacy | $3,000 |
| NA Aikane 'O Maui Inc Lahaina, HI | Hawaiian Culture & History Advocacy. | $3,000 |
| Crossroads School for Arts & Scienc Santa Monica, CA | K-12 College Preparatory School. | $2,500 |
| Adas Torah Los Angeles, CA | Jewish Culture & Learning Centers. | $2,000 |
| Boards 4 Buddies Haiku, HI | Provide Surf &Skate Boards to Youth. | $2,000 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $2,000 |
| Hawaii Farmers Union Foundation Wailuku, HI | Promote Sustainable Agriculture. | $2,000 |
| Imua Family Services Kahului, HI | Child & Family Empowerment. | $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 | $92,455 | $4,896 | $43,126 | $38,220 | 19 | $38,220 | $6,062 | $5,467 |
| 2023 | $130,685 | $342 | $28,990 | $25,040 | 11 | $25,040 | $8,587 | $6,250 |
| 2022 | $157,097 | $11,757 | $20,954 | $13,258 | 10 | $13,258 | $8,636 | $7,641 |
| 2021 | $166,294 | $30,857 | $45,388 | $38,013 | 11 | $38,013 | $13,241 | $9,347 |
| 2020 | $180,825 | $9,942 | $48,066 | $35,843 | 16 | — | $9,618 | $10,574 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Savitt Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $5K 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
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations serving local communities, promoting Hawaiian culture, protecting animals, supporting children and families, and advancing agriculture.
Among its grantees, Na Aikane O Maui Inc. describes its mission as preserving and promoting Hawaiian culture and supporting the local community through cultural and educational programs and recovery and relief efforts. Maui Humane Society says it works to prevent inhumane treatment of animals and provides shelter and related education. Imua Family Services says it aims to empower children and their families to reach their full potential. Hawaii Farmers Union Foundation describes its mission as building a supportive regenerative agricultural system and promoting sustainable agriculture and local food systems. Book Trust says it seeks to provide children equitable access to books of choice and promote reading engagement.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 19 grants totaling $38,220. Grants ranged from $420 to $4,500, with a median of $2,000.
Larger 2024 grants included $4,500 to Haiku Community Association; $4,000 to Keokea Homestead Farm Lots Association; $3,000 each to Maui Humane Society and Na Aikane O Maui Inc.; and $2,500 to Crossroads School for Arts & Science. Other reported grants included $2,000 each to Boards 4 Buddies, Haiku Elementary School PTA, Hawaii Farmers Union Foundation, Imua Family Services, N American Conf on Ethiopian Jewry, and Paia Youth & Community.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Barbara E Savitt was listed as president on the 2024 filing.
Savitt Family Foundation is led by Barbara E. Savitt, President on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Barbara E. Savitt
President
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 Savitt Family Foundation
How much does Savitt Family Foundation give each year?
Savitt Family Foundation gave $38K across 19 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $25K across 11 grants.
What is Savitt Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Savitt Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $2,012, across 19 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Savitt Family Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does Savitt Family Foundation give grants?
Savitt Family Foundation gives mostly in Hawaii: 64% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (14%) and New York (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (4 grants) and Haiku, HI (2 grants).
Does Savitt Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 19 grants with a stated purpose on Savitt Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Savitt Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Savitt Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Haiku Community Association ($4,500), Keokea Homestead Farm Lots Assn ($4,000) and Maui Humane Society ($3,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($2,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 30% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Savitt Family Foundation?
Savitt Family Foundation reported $92K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $38K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $5K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Savitt Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations serving local communities, promoting Hawaiian culture, protecting animals, supporting children and families, and advancing agriculture. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Savitt Family 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 Savitt Family Foundation's EIN?
Savitt Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-1603919. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Savitt Family 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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