Savage Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyNeedham, Massachusetts · EIN 04-3492839 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $20,000.
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
42% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maine Central Institute | Pittsfield, ME | General Charitable | $50,000 |
| Waldo County YMCA | Belfast, ME | General Charitable | $20,000 |
| University of Maine | Orono, ME | General Charitable | $20,000 |
| New England Baptist Hospital | Boston, MA | General Charitable | $20,000 |
| Boston Medical Center | Boston, MA | General Charitable | $16,667 |
| Bellforge Arts Center | Madfield, MA | General Charitable | $12,500 |
| Girls Inc | Lynn, MA | General Charitable | $7,500 |
| Community Art Center | Cambridge, MA | General Charitable | $6,000 |
| Penobscot Marine Museum | Searport, ME | General Charitable | $5,000 |
| Project Step | Boston, MA | General Charitable | $5,000 |
| Charles River Watershed Association | Boston, MA | General Charitable | $5,000 |
| Project Home | Philadelphia, PA | General Charitable | $5,000 |
| North Shore Medical Center | Miami, FL | General Charitable | $5,000 |
| Katie Brown Educational Program | Fall River, MA | General Charitable | $5,000 |
The return also lists 4 grants to individuals ($36,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $218,667 | 18 |
| 2023 | $184,167 | 14 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 11, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523159349102812
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 04-3492839
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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