Private foundation · EIN 20-1828772 · Phoenix, Arizona · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Peter & Nancy Salter Family Foundation Inc

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 2025 Form 990-PF: 3 grants paid, $900K total, median $100K. 100% of grants stayed in Arizona.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
3
$900K
Median grant
$100K
Stays in AZ
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$8.5M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
The University of Arizona FoundationTucson, AZMedical device design lab$700K
Az Theatre CompanyPhoenix, AZStudent matinee program$100K
Phoenix Youth Symphony OrchestraPhoenix, AZScholarship, conductors and general$100K

About this foundation

Peter & Nancy Salter Family Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Phoenix, Arizona, administered in care of Peter W Salter, tax-exempt since 2004. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Peter & Nancy Salter Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 Peter & Nancy Salter Family Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $900K across 3 grants, a median of $100K.

Where does Peter & Nancy Salter Family Foundation Inc give?

Arizona (3 grants), per its latest filing.

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