Private foundation · EIN 65-6320528 · Dallas, Texas · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Saldanha 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 14 grants paid, $115K total, median $2,500. 14% of grants stayed in Texas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
14
$115K
Median grant
$2,500
Stays in TX
14%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.0M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Roundup River RanchGypsum, COCharitable$35K
Bravo VailVail, COCharitable$25K
Vail Valley Catholic ChurchEdwards, COCharitable$25K
Christ the King Catholic ChurchMiami, FLCharitable$10K
Cristo Reyes DallasDallas, TXCharitable$5,000
Abused Womens Aid in CrisisAnchorage, AKCharitable$3,000
Covenant House AlaskaAnchorage, AKCharitable$3,000
My HouseWasilla, AKCharitable$2,000
Doctors Without BordersNew York, NYCharitable$2,000
Campfire AlaskaAnchorage, AKCharitable$1,500
Pratham USAHouston, TXCharitable$1,000
Alyeska Ski ClubGirdwood, AKCharitable$1,000
Alaska World Affairs CouncilAnchorage, AKCharitable$850
Girdwood Food PantryGirdwood, AKCharitable$500

By state: Colorado 3 · Alaska 7 · Florida 1 · Texas 2 · New York 1

About this foundation

Saldanha Family Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Dallas, Texas, administered in care of Stephen Saldanha, tax-exempt since 2000. 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 Saldanha Family Foundation Inc 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 Saldanha Family Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $115K across 14 grants, a median of $2,500.

Where does Saldanha Family Foundation Inc give?

Colorado (3 grants), Alaska (7 grants), Florida (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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