Private foundation · EIN 65-6232937 · Lake Success, New York · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Salomon 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: 8 grants paid, $260K total, median $33K. 50% of grants stayed in New York.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
8
$260K
Median grant
$33K
Stays in NY
50%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.2M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Environmental Defense Fund-Orphan WNew York, NYGeneral charitable purposes$40K
Artists Athletes ActivitiesNew York, NYGeneral charitable purposes$40K
Environmental Defense Fund-ClimateNew York, NYGeneral charitable purposes$35K
Finca InternationalWashington, DCGeneral charitable purposes$35K
Global Samaritans IncUnion Point, GAGeneral charitable purposes$30K
Safe HouseAlexandria, VAGeneral charitable purposes$30K
Edesia NutritionNorth Kingstown, RIGeneral charitable purposes$25K
Honeybee ConservancyNew York, NYGeneral charitable purposes$25K

By state: New York 4 · District of Columbia 1 · Georgia 1 · Virginia 1 · Rhode Island 1

About this foundation

Salomon Family Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Lake Success, New York, administered in care of Citigroup Tr Delaware N a, tax-exempt since 1997. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Salomon 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 Salomon Family Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $260K across 8 grants, a median of $33K.

Where does Salomon Family Foundation Inc give?

New York (4 grants), District of Columbia (1 grants), Georgia (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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