Private foundation · EIN 14-1790563 · Ridgefield, Connecticut

Salvatore and Anna Beltrone Family Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 37 grants paid, $114K total, median $1,000. 11% of grants stayed in Connecticut.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
37
$114K
Median grant
$1,000
Stays in CT
11%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.2M

Grants paid in 2024

37 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Dana Farber Cancer ResearchBoston, MACharity$40K
Colonie Senior Service CentersAlbany, NYCharity$35K
Ronald McDonald HouseChicago, ILCharity$4,288
Shriners HospitalTampa, FLCharity$3,467
Smile TrainNew York, NYCharity$3,250
Salvation Army Greater NyNew York, NYCharity$3,000
The Ridgefield PlayhouseRidgefield, CTCharity$2,500
13 Hands Equine Rescue IncClinton Corners, NYCharity$2,080
Make a Wish Hudson ValleyTarrytown, NYCharity$2,000
Greater Good CharitiesSeattle, WACharity$1,858
Feeding WestchesterElmsford, NYCharity$1,500
The Humane Society of the USAWashington, DCCharity$1,500
Soles 4 SoulsOld Hickory, TNCharity$1,046
Guiding Eyes for the BlindYorktown, NYCharity$1,030
Mercy ShipsGarden Valley, TXCharity$1,030
City Meals on WheelsNew York, NYCharity$1,028
ASPCANew York, NYCharity$1,000
Coalition for the HomelessNew York, NYCharity$1,000
Covenant HouseNew York, NYCharity$1,000
The Kindness Ranch Animal SanctuaryHartville, WYCharity$1,000
Little Sisters of the Poor BronxBronx, NYCharity$1,000
The Bowery MissionNew York, NYCharity$1,000
Lifesavers IncCaliente, CACharity$532
Community Action Agency of WesternDanbury, CTCharity$500
Inner-City Scholarship FundNew York, NYCharity$500
WmnrMonroe, CTCharity$500
Gentle GiantsMount Airy, MDChairty$300
Foundation HousePortland, MECharity$200
Little Longerears Miniature DonkeyNew Oxford, PACharity$200
Central Park ConservancyNew York, NYCharity$150
Terrytown Music HallTarrytown, NYCharity$150
Save the ChildrenFairfield, CTCharity$102
Emily Dickinson MuseumAmherst, MACharity$100
New York Public LibraryNew York, NYCharity$100
Sale Ranch Animal SantuaryTemecula, CACharity$100
World Wildlife FundWashington, DCCharity$60
Sheldrick Wildlife TrustLaguna Hills, CACharity$50

By state: New York 17 · Massachusetts 2 · Illinois 1 · Connecticut 4 · Florida 1 · Washington 1

About this foundation

Salvatore and Anna Beltrone Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Ridgefield, Connecticut, administered in care of Salvatore R Beltrone, tax-exempt since 1996. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Salvatore and Anna Beltrone Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Salvatore and Anna Beltrone Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $114K across 37 grants, a median of $1,000.

Where does Salvatore and Anna Beltrone Family Foundation give?

New York (17 grants), Massachusetts (2 grants), Illinois (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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