The Safadi Family Foundation
The Safadi Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Los Gatos, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $718K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $34K. Net investment income was $37K.
The Safadi Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Safadi Family Foundation gave $34K across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), top state California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $34,458
- +8.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- -18.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,829
- +32.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $717,522
- +6.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (30% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Safadi Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was International Rescue Committee ($6K). Together the top 9 received $34K.
Grant Size Distribution
44 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 44 grants of 44 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Safadi Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 111% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 85% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $14K (2020) to $34K (2024). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $34K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| International Rescue Committee Albert Lea, MN | Syrian Refugees | $6,000 |
| US Fund for UNICEF New York, NY | Syrian Children in Crisis | $6,000 |
| Unhcr Washington, DC | Syrian Refugees | $6,000 |
| SOS Children's Village-USA Washington, DC | Sponsor 4 Children | $3,360 |
| Pivotal San Jose, CA | Foster Youth | $3,000 |
| Raft San Jose, CA | Education Gap for Students | $3,000 |
| Children Incorporated North Chesterfield, VA | Sponsor 4 Children | $2,880 |
| City Team San Jose, CA | Bay Area Disadvantaged | $2,218 |
| Second Harvest of Silicon Valley San Jose, CA | Local Food Bank for the Needy. | $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 | $717,522 | $107,966 | $64,983 | $34,458 | 9 | $34,458 | $37,348 | $40,320 |
| 2023 | $674,894 | $109,188 | $64,960 | $31,740 | 11 | $31,740 | $25,569 | $33,304 |
| 2022 | $630,880 | $84,446 | $59,534 | $30,340 | 9 | $30,340 | $15,448 | $31,132 |
| 2021 | $606,411 | $311,422 | $30,208 | $16,300 | 8 | $16,300 | $30,313 | $6,291 |
| 2020 | $325,275 | $70,556 | $27,088 | $14,120 | 7 | — | $5,674 | $2,630 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Safadi Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $40K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Safadi Family Foundation's only listed officer is Sam Safadi, Founder - Pr on every filing since 2020 (uncompensated).
Officers on the 2024 filing
Sam Safadi
Founder - Pr
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 The Safadi Family Foundation
How much does The Safadi Family Foundation give each year?
The Safadi Family Foundation gave $34K across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $32K across 11 grants.
What is The Safadi Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Safadi Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $3,000, and its average grant was $3,829, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Safadi Family Foundation give grants?
The Safadi Family Foundation's top state is California, with 30% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were District of Columbia (27%) and Minnesota (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Jose, CA (4 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does The Safadi Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on The Safadi Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Safadi Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Safadi Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include International Rescue Committee ($6,000), US Fund for UNICEF ($6,000) and Unhcr ($6,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Safadi Family Foundation?
The Safadi Family Foundation reported $718K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $34K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $40K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is The Safadi Family Foundation's EIN?
The Safadi Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-2640530. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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 years 2020–2024
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