Safty5 Foundation Gordon Owades Trustee
Invitation OnlyLexington, Massachusetts · EIN 20-7199304 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$166K
Organizations funded27
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$843K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $360 and $5,800.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
51% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jewish Family & Children's Service | Waltham, MA | General contribution | $50,000 |
| Focusing Philanthropy | Santa Monica, CA | General contribution | $25,000 |
| Jewish Vocational Services | Boston, MA | General contribution | $24,054 |
| Temple Emunah of Lexington | Lexington, MA | General contribution | $15,500 |
| Friends of the Israel Defense Forces | New York, NY | General contribution | $10,000 |
| Yad Chessed | Newton, MA | General contribution | $10,000 |
| Temple Isaiah of Lexington | Lexington, MA | General contribution | $5,800 |
| Itrek | New York, NY | General contribution | $5,000 |
| Birthright Israel Foundation | New York, NY | General contribution | $5,000 |
| Crohns & Colitis Foundation | New York, NY | General contribution | $3,600 |
| Mercy House of the Southern Tier | Endicott, NY | General contribution | $1,800 |
| Combined Jewish Philanthropies | Boston, MA | General contribution | $1,000 |
| Mayo Clinic | Rochester, MN | General contribution | $1,000 |
| Rise Above Foundation | Northbridge, MA | General contribution | $1,000 |
| Mujeres Unitas Y Activas | San Francisco, CA | General contribution | $1,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA | General contribution | $1,000 |
| California Community Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | General contribution | $1,000 |
| Los Angeles Fire Dept Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | General contribution | $1,000 |
| African Bridge Network | West Newton, MA | General contribution | $1,000 |
| US Friends of Dror Israel | Boca Raton, FL | General contribution | $1,000 |
| The Trustees of Reservations | Boston, MA | General contribution | $360 |
| Metrowest Women's Fund | Weston, MA | General contribution | $200 |
| Holocaust Museum of Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA | General contribution | $180 |
| Dana Farber Cancer Institute | Boston, MA | General contribution | $180 |
| Museum of Fine Arts | Boston, MA | General contribution | $140 |
| Jewish Federation of Western Connecticut | Southbury, CT | General contribution | $100 |
| Mass Audubon Society | Lincoln, MA | General contribution | $70 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $165,984 | 27 |
| 2024 | $139,480 | 29 |
| 2023 | $197,373 | 31 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 26, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631469349100128
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-7199304
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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