Martin And Anne Saffer Foundation
This organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting charitable purposes, primarily focusing on human services and community service initiatives. It provides funding to organizations that assist needy populations, such as those offering vehicles for individuals in need and other continuing charitable efforts. The foundation's grants reflect a commitment to enhancing community welfare and supporting various charitable activities. It has a history of supporting organizations in multiple states, indicating a broader outreach beyond its home state.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A small, local charitable organization (especially in MA or NC) providing human services or vehicle-assistance programs seeking modest one-time grants in the $500–$3,200 range.
Good Fit
- • Programs that provide vehicles or transportation-related support to needy individuals.
- • Local community-service or human-services projects in Massachusetts or North Carolina.
- • Need for a small, project-based grant rather than large multi-year funding.
- • A prior relationship or a credible introduction to a board member or known intermediary.
Geography
Observed grants in the latest year went to two states (MA and NC), with a modest majority of dollars to North Carolina; this indicates a regional (multi-state) footprint rather than purely local or national reach.
Recipient Variety
In 2022 the foundation funded three distinct independent charitable recipients; that is a small but not singular recipient set, so observed variety is moderate for a micro private foundation.
New Applicants
The foundation explicitly indicates it funds only preselected applicants and there is no public application route; because only one year is available turnover cannot be tested, but the declared invitation-only policy and lack of contact details make entry by unfamiliar applicants unlikely.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
