The Securitas Foundation
The Securitas Foundation is a private foundation based in Atlanta, Georgia. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations in several states, including support for a university water polo program, opera and choral organizations, and other nonprofits.
The Securitas Foundation at a glance
In short: The Securitas Foundation gave $162K across 18 grants in 2024 (avg $9K), mostly in California. 56% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $161,770
- +63.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 18
- +28.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $8,987
- +27.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $775
- Total assets
- $1,225,962
- -8.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 56% first-time grantees (10 of 18, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (52% 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 The Securitas Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1248 Zimmer Drive, Atlanta, GA 30306
Phone: (415) 509-1230
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Securitas Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Fordham University Water Polo ($60K). Together the top 10 received $160K.
Grant Size Distribution
84 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 82 grants of 84 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing reports that grant dollars went primarily to recipients in California (52%) and New York (44%), with smaller shares going to North Carolina (2%), Massachusetts (1%), and Georgia (1%). These figures describe the locations of 2024 grant recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Securitas Foundation open to new grantees?
56%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 10 of 18 grantees (56%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $632; repeat grants $19K. How we count
Medians: $350 first-time, $6K repeat.
- 33% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 159% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 508% 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 $63K (2021) to $162K (2024). In 2024 it made 18 grants totaling $162K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fordham University Water Polo Bronxy, NY | General Support | $60,000 |
| San Francisco Opera San Francisco, CA | Annual Fund and Opening Night | $55,000 |
| Young Women's Choral Projects of San Francisco San Francisco, CA | Raise-Your-Paddle Pledge | $27,500 |
| St John's University Queens, NY | General Support | $10,000 |
| Swim Across America Charlotte, NC | General Support | $2,500 |
| St Francis Xavier Catholic Church New York City, NY | General Support | $1,300 |
| Nantucket Shellfish Association Inc Nantucket, MA | General Support | $1,235 |
| Eagle Swim Club Atlanta, GA | In Appreciation of Coach James Christie | $1,000 |
| West Valley College Saratoga, CA | General Support | $1,000 |
| Madaket Conservation Association Nantucket, MA | General Support | $550 |
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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 | $1,225,962 | $188,944 | $297,173 | $161,770 | 18 | $250,488 | $42,528 | $49,275 |
| 2023 | $1,332,244 | $256,070 | $226,745 | $99,045 | 14 | $186,381 | — | $64,696 |
| 2022 | $1,336,130 | $86,011 | $177,180 | $69,250 | 16 | $120,600 | — | $99,122 |
| 2021 | $1,446,734 | $4,601 | $74,572 | $62,551 | 17 | $66,301 | — | $55,475 |
| 2020 | $1,535,442 | $211,029 | $156,831 | $104,447 | 19 | — | $8,037 | $19,113 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Securitas Foundation reported a distributable amount of $49K 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 show support for organizations with varied activities. For example, Swim Across America says it hosts charity swims and uses proceeds to fund cancer research, prevention, and treatment. The Nantucket Shellfish Association says its work involves research and education to conserve and enhance shellfish populations in waters off Nantucket Island. The Atlanta Botanical Garden describes its mission as developing and maintaining plant collections for display, education, research, conservation, and enjoyment.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 18 grants totaling $161,770. Grant amounts ranged from $50 to $60,000, with a median grant of $775. Its largest reported grants included $60,000 to Fordham University Water Polo for general support; $55,000 to San Francisco Opera for its annual fund and opening night; $27,500 to Young Women’s Choral Projects of San Francisco for a “Raise-Your-Paddle” pledge; and $10,000 to St. John’s University for general support. Other listed awards included $2,500 to Swim Across America in Charlotte, North Carolina, and $1,235 to the Nantucket Shellfish Association.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists John Hendrickson as president; Sara Hendrickson as vice president, secretary, and treasurer; and Jung Lee and Elizabeth Turner as trustees.
The Securitas Foundation is led by John Hendrickson, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John Hendrickson
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sara Hendrickson
V. President, Secretary & Treasurer
V.president, Secretary & Treasurer → V. President, Secretary & Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Turner
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jung Lee
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
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 Securitas Foundation
How much does The Securitas Foundation give each year?
The Securitas Foundation gave $162K across 18 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $99K across 14 grants.
What is The Securitas Foundation's typical grant size?
The Securitas Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $775, and its average grant was $8,987, across 18 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Securitas Foundation that year got $632 on average.
Where does The Securitas Foundation give grants?
The Securitas Foundation gives mostly in California: 52% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (44%). The most frequent recipient cities were Nantucket, MA (4 grants), San Francisco, CA (3 grants), Atlanta, GA (3 grants) and New York City, NY (2 grants).
Does The Securitas Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 83% of The Securitas Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (15 of 18) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Securitas Foundation's largest grantees?
The Securitas Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Fordham University Water Polo ($60,000), San Francisco Opera ($55,000) and Young Women's Choral Projects of San Francisco ($27,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 88% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Securitas Foundation?
The Securitas Foundation reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $250K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $49K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Securitas Foundation fund?
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied activities. For example, Swim Across America says it hosts charity swims and uses proceeds to fund cancer research, prevention, and treatment. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Securitas Foundation?
The foundation 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 The Securitas Foundation's EIN?
The Securitas Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-3624166. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Securitas 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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Grantable. (2026). The Securitas Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-securitas-foundation-morg_87c1d4ddc4494523bc18a33c25284110
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