Safe Foundation
Invitation OnlyRancho Santa Margarita, California · EIN 87-6740576 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $75 and $250.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
46% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Wildlife Federation | Reston, VA | Unrestricted contribution | $750 |
| North Shore Animal League America | Port Washington, NY | Unrestricted Contribution | $500 |
| Humane Society of the United States | Washington, DC | Unrestricted contribution | $300 |
| Hope For Paws Rescue | Studio City, CA | Unrestricted Contribution | $250 |
| Stray Rescue of St Louis | St Louis, MO | Unrestricted Contribution | $250 |
| Boxer Rescue LA | Encino, CA | Unrestricted Contribution | $250 |
| World Wildlife Fund | Washington, DC | Unrestricted contribution | $200 |
| Blue Bell Foundation for Cats | Laguna Beach, CA | Unrestricted Contribution | $103 |
| Peaceful Valley Donkey Rescue | Miles, TX | Unrestricted Contribution | $100 |
| Best Friends Animal Society | Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted Contribution | $100 |
| Orange County Police Canine Associa | Santa Ana, CA | Unrestricted Contribution | $100 |
| National Resource Defense Council | Santa Monica, CA | Unrestricted contribution | $75 |
| Sierra Club | Oakland, CA | Unrestricted contribution | $75 |
| National Audubon Society | New York, NY | Unrestricted Contribution | $75 |
| Saddleback Valley Humane Society | Mission Viejo, CA | Unrestricted contribution | $50 |
The return also lists 13 grants to individuals ($3,033). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,211 | 28 |
| 2023 | $8,239 | 17 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202541329349104114
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 87-6740576
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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