The Saab Family Foundation
The Saab Family Foundation (founded 2010) is a Lowell, MA private family foundation that awards grants to public charities and scholarships to individuals, serving parts of MA and NH (Rockingham and Hillsborough Counties in NH; Essex and Middlesex Counties in MA). The site lists trustees and staff, recent grant and scholarship activity, and contact details.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Small-to-medium public charities or scholarship programs operating in Massachusetts (and parts of southern New Hampshire) focused on education, youth development, food security, elder care, housing/homelessness, or similar community services.
Good Fit
- • Programs serving Essex or Middlesex counties in MA or Rockingham/Hillsborough counties in NH.
- • Requests sized in the foundation's common grant range (many awards under $25K, median around $4K).
- • Clear demonstration of local impact, a simple budget, and alignment with scholarships, youth, food insecurity, or community services.
- • Ability to apply through an online application and meet the October 15 cycle deadline.
Geography
Observed grants are confined to two states with a strong Massachusetts concentration; 87% of grant dollars went to MA in the latest year.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows a broad recipient set—123 distinct grantees across multiple program types (scholarships, youth programs, food and health services) with low top-recipient concentration.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of applicant turnover exists (70 new recipients in the latest year) and a public online application process and deadline are posted, supporting realistic entry for unfamiliar applicants.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
