Specialized Alternatives for Families & Youth of America Inc
At safy, our vision is to create thriving families and communities where every individual, regardless of background or circumstance, can reach their full potential.
Specialized Alternatives for Families & Youth of America Inc at a glance
In short: Specialized Alternatives for Families & Youth of America Inc gave $1.7M across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $290K), top state Kentucky. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,741,864
- +280.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- +200.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $290,311
- +26.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $126,840
- Total assets
- $4,865,316
- -24.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Kentucky (49% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Specialized Alternatives for Families & Youth of America Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Safy of Kentucky Inc ($855K). Together the top 6 received $1.7M.
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 5 grants of 14 (36%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How Specialized Alternatives for Families & Youth of America Inc gives
- Giving grew 96% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $458K (2023) to $14.2M (2022). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $1.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Safy of Kentucky Inc Lexington, KY | Support Org Mission | $854,665 |
| Safy of Ohio Inc Delphos, OH | Support Org Mission | $540,037 |
| Safy of South Carolina Inc Columbia, SC | Support Org Mission | $144,317 |
| Safy of Alabama Inc Montgomery, AL | Support Org Mission | $109,362 |
| Safy of Indiana Inc Delphos, OH | Support Org Mission | $86,948 |
| Safy Holding Company Inc Delphos, OH | Support Org Mission | $6,535 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,865,316 | $8,275,337 | $9,132,071 | $1,741,864 | 6 | $73,806 |
| 2023 | $6,408,034 | $9,591,529 | $8,031,497 | $457,588 | 2 | $76,583 |
| 2022 | $3,699,922 | $9,198,166 | $21,890,804 | $14,150,053 | 1 | $8,732 |
| 2021 | $17,934,737 | $10,456,401 | $8,343,220 | $889,486 | 3 | $745,413 |
| 2020 | $15,927,504 | $11,719,779 | $8,199,527 | $793,445 | 2 | $310,224 |
About Specialized Alternatives for Families & Youth of America Inc
Based on IRS filings
Specialized Alternatives for Families & Youth of America Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Delphos, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $1.7M. Net investment income was $74K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Specialized Alternatives for Families & Youth of America Inc is led by William Matt, President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); 8 of 18 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
William Matt
President
President & CEO → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$326K (2020) → $376K (2024)
James J. Pozy
Chair
Board Member → Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul Radabaugh
Director of
Director of Mis → Director of, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$101K (2020) → $127K (2024)
Faith Shachter
Hr Director
Human Resources Director → Hr Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$100K (2021) → $170K (2024)
Elisabeth B. Evensen
Director
Vice Chairperson → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey A. Crawford
Director
Board Member → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anthony Gray
Director
On filings since 2023
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Francisco Torres
Director
On filings since 2023
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gloria Holloway
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ricardo Perry
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cameron Hiebert
Solutions En
Solutions Engineer → Solutions En, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$117K (2020) → $152K (2024)
David Edwards
Controller
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$114K (2020) → $158K (2024)
Nate Leonhard
Treasurer
Treasurer, CFO & Busi Administrator → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$218K (2020) → $262K (2024)
Brian Dunlap
Database Administrator
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$103K (2021) → $131K (2024)
Denise Williams
Executive Di
Executive Director → Executive Di, 2024
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$104K (2023) → $130K (2024)
Charmaine Brittain
Vice Chair
Board Member → Vice Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amanda Donnelly
Secretary
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tonya Brooks-Thomas
Vice President
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (16)
- Former: Dan Pappas (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Natasha Davis (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Ramona Denby-Brinson (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Michael Crome (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Amanda Donnelly Secretary (2022) — Senior Executive Director of Development
- Former: Denise Williams Executive (2022) — Director, Financial Planning & Analysis
- Former: Nate Leonhard Treasurer (2022) — Chief Finance & Bus Administrator Officer
- Former: Sean Ryan Estes Chief (2022) — Clinical Innovation & Tech Officer
- Former: Tonya Brooks-Thomas Vice (2022) — President & Oh Senior Executive Director
- Former: Veronica Farris Secretary (2022) — Bus Development & Mktg Officer
- Former: William Matt President (2022) — Chief Executive Officer
- Former: Crystal Collins-Camargo (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Heather Rice (2020–2021) — Chief Hr Officer
- Former: Veronica Farris (2020–2021) — Secretary, Chief Busi Development & Mktg
- Former: Kelly Davis Exit (2020) — Vice President & COO
- Former: Ryann Vernetson (2020) — Executive Director of Clinical Innovation
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $376K, to William Matt (President &). 8 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Specialized Alternatives for Families & Youth of America Inc
How much does Specialized Alternatives for Families & Youth of America Inc give each year?
Specialized Alternatives for Families & Youth of America Inc gave $1.7M across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $458K across 2 grants.
What is Specialized Alternatives for Families & Youth of America Inc's typical grant size?
Specialized Alternatives for Families & Youth of America Inc's median grant in 2024 was $126,840, and its average grant was $290,311, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Specialized Alternatives for Families & Youth of America Inc give grants?
Specialized Alternatives for Families & Youth of America Inc's top state is Kentucky, with 49% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Ohio (36%) and South Carolina (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Delphos, OH (3 grants).
Does Specialized Alternatives for Families & Youth of America Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Specialized Alternatives for Families & Youth of America Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support Org Mission" (6 grants).
Who are Specialized Alternatives for Families & Youth of America Inc's largest grantees?
Specialized Alternatives for Families & Youth of America Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Safy of Kentucky Inc ($854,665), Safy of Ohio Inc ($540,037) and Safy of South Carolina Inc ($144,317), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 88% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Specialized Alternatives for Families & Youth of America Inc?
Specialized Alternatives for Families & Youth of America Inc reported $4.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $8.3M.
What is Specialized Alternatives for Families & Youth of America Inc?
Specialized Alternatives for Families & Youth of America Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Delphos, OH. It holds $4.9M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Specialized Alternatives for Families & Youth of America Inc's EIN?
Specialized Alternatives for Families & Youth of America Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-1600251. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 22, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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