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Safer Foundation

Chicago, Illinois  ·  EIN 362762168  ·  Private foundation

Safer Foundation is a Illinois-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $1.8M in annual giving against $25.4M in assets. This page documents the 1 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Safer Foundation — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$1.8M
Annual giving (FY2023)
$25.4M
Total assets
1
Grants tracked
2023
Most recent grant

What Safer Foundation funds

Safer Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on criminal justice, workforce & vocational training.

Criminal JusticeWorkforce & Vocational Training

Populations it has supported include justice involved, low-income communities.

justice involvedlow-income communities

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Safer Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Safer Corporate Endowment
GENERAL SUPPORT
Chicago, IL$1.8M2023

How to apply for funding from Safer Foundation

Safer Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at saferfoundation.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Safer Foundation

Does Safer Foundation accept grant applications?
Safer Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Safer Foundation fund?
Safer Foundation's grants focus on criminal justice. Recent recipients include Safer Corporate Endowment. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Safer Foundation give in grants?
Safer Foundation reported $1.8M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2023). Across all years in our data it has awarded $1.8M over 1 grants.
Where is Safer Foundation located?
Safer Foundation is based in Chicago, Illinois. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 362762168.
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About this profile. This page is built from Safer Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Safer Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.