The Burch-Safford Foundation Inc
The Burch-Safford Foundation Inc. is a private foundation based in Portland, Oregon. Its 2023 filing reports 23 grants totaling $2,635,908, with the listed recipients located in Florida.
The Burch-Safford Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Burch-Safford Foundation Inc gave $2.6M across 23 grants in 2023 (avg $115K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $2,635,908
- +1532.9% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 23
- +91.7% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $114,605
- +752.0% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $39,464
- Primary geography
- Florida (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Burch-Safford Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation’s 2022 filing says it does not accept unsolicited requests and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. The filing does not describe an application process; it is marked as the foundation’s final return.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1327 Se Tacoma Street No 226, Portland, OR 97202
Phone: (971) 258-0177
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Burch-Safford Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Schwab Charitable ($2.6M across 23 grants).
Grant Size Distribution
54 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 43 grants of 54 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for filing year 2023 went to recipients in Florida. This describes the reported recipient locations, not necessarily the foundation’s broader geographic focus.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 23 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Burch-Safford Foundation Inc gives
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $116K (2021) to $2.6M (2023). In 2023 it made 23 grants totaling $2.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Schwab Charitable Orlando, FL | General Assistance | $607,413 |
| Schwab Charitable Orlando, FL | General Assistance | $581,400 |
| Schwab Charitable Orlando, FL | General Assistance | $280,569 |
| Schwab Charitable Orlando, FL | General Assistance | $250,971 |
| Schwab Charitable Orlando, FL | General Assistance | $171,294 |
| Schwab Charitable Orlando, FL | General Assistance | $161,613 |
| Schwab Charitable Orlando, FL | General Assistance | $115,532 |
| Schwab Charitable Orlando, FL | General Assistance | $113,494 |
| Schwab Charitable Orlando, FL | General Assistance | $109,559 |
| Schwab Charitable Orlando, FL | General Assistance | $89,732 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
2023 assets were not provided.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $77,142 | $2,661,678 | $2,635,908 | 23 | $2,635,908 | $51,372 | $122,827 |
| 2022 | $1,868,365 | $118,687 | $190,659 | $161,421 | 12 | $161,421 | $89,449 | $141,126 |
| 2021 | $1,912,972 | $223,292 | $144,244 | $116,295 | 19 | — | $195,343 | $135,221 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Burch-Safford Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $123K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
For filing year 2023, the foundation reported 23 grants totaling $2,635,908. Grant amounts ranged from $1,706 to $607,413, with a median of $39,464. The largest listed grants went to Schwab Charitable in Orlando, Florida: $607,413, $581,400, $280,569, $250,971, and $171,294. Each was recorded for “general assistance.”
The foundation’s 2022 filing says it made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and did not accept unsolicited requests. It does not provide a process or application materials. Because that filing is marked as final, this policy should not be taken as current application guidance.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing lists Barbara B. Safford as president, Charles D. Safford as secretary-treasurer, and Susan N. Safford as vice president.
The Burch-Safford Foundation Inc is led by Barbara B. Safford, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Barbara B. Safford
President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Charles D. Safford
Secretary-Treasurer
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Susan N. Safford
Vice President
On filings since 2021
0.6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Gregory A. Hayes (2021) — Director-
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2023. "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 The Burch-Safford Foundation Inc
How much does The Burch-Safford Foundation Inc give each year?
The Burch-Safford Foundation Inc gave $2.6M across 23 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $161K across 12 grants.
What is The Burch-Safford Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Burch-Safford Foundation Inc's median grant in 2023 was $39,464, and its average grant was $114,605, across 23 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Burch-Safford Foundation Inc give grants?
The Burch-Safford Foundation Inc gives mostly in Florida: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Orlando, FL (23 grants).
Does The Burch-Safford Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Burch-Safford Foundation Inc's 2023 grants with a stated purpose (23 of 23) were for general or operating support, per its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
How do I apply for a grant from The Burch-Safford Foundation Inc?
The foundation’s 2022 filing says it does not accept unsolicited requests and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is The Burch-Safford Foundation Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, The Burch-Safford Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $123K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Burch-Safford Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Burch-Safford Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-1556693. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2023.
Does The Burch-Safford Foundation Inc 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.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2023
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