The Foundation for Safer Athletic Fields for Everyone (SAFE) is the charity of SFMA. It was founded in 2000 to fund research, educational programs and scholarships geared to the sports field profession. As a 501 c 3 non-profit foundation, donations are tax deductible as allowable by law.
To enrich communities through championing safe, sustainable sports and recreation fields for all athletes.
SAFE generates funding for its programs through member and industry donations, grants from other foundations, and events held at the annual SFMA Conference and Exhibition: an annual golf tournament, bowling event, auctions and raffles.