Foundations that fund organizations in Salem, New York
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Salem nonprofits
10 private foundations gave $99K to Salem organizations in their latest filings; 5 of the 10 that say either way accept applications.
15 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Salem around $5,500. 5 of these funders are based in New York; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 10
- Accept applications
- 5
- of 10 that state a policy
- Dollars to Salem
- $99K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 15
- Typical median grant
- $5,500
- Based in NY
- 50%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Salem organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Irrev Trust UW Georgi Museum | Norwich, NY | 1 | $25K | $25K | Preselected only | General operating |
| John F Sheldon Tr UW Fbo Charities | Glens Falls, NY | 5 | $16K | $2,601 | Preselected only | General Fund; Maintenance Fund; Salary Fund |
| Charles R Wood Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $15K | $15K | Yes | Ensuring Safety and Fostering Community |
| Huntington Tracy Foundation Inc | Rutland, VT | 1 | $15K | $15K | Preselected only | Charitable |
| Mary McClellan Foundation Inc | Greenwich, NY | 2 | $10K | $5,100 | Yes | Support for Hudson Headwaters Health System; Zoll AED Pro and Zoll AED Plus |
| The John Bickford Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $6,000 | $6,000 | Yes | General & Unrestricted |
| Shuree Abrams Foundation | Solon, OH | 1 | $5,500 | $5,500 | Preselected only | Promote the arts |
| Alfred Z Solomon Testamentary Trust C/O James G Snyder | Saratoga Springs, NY | 1 | $3,115 | $3,115 | Yes | Scanner & printer purchase |
| Washington County Home for Aged Women Inc | Glens Falls, NY | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Yes | To support elder care efforts |
| Merrill Family Charitable Foundation Inc | Boston, MA | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | General |
Source: IRS Form 990-PF Part XV, latest electronic return per foundation (2026-10-28). "Accepts applications" reflects the foundation's own checkbox on Part XV line 2. Grants to individuals excluded.
Common questions
Which foundations give to nonprofits in Salem, New York?
Irrev Trust UW Georgi Museum, John F Sheldon Tr UW Fbo Charities, Charles R Wood Foundation, Huntington Tracy Foundation Inc, Mary McClellan Foundation Inc and 5 others reported grants to Salem organizations on their latest Form 990-PF.
How do I approach a foundation that doesn't accept applications?
A foundation that checks "contributes only to preselected organizations" on its 990-PF won't review a cold proposal. Look at who it funds, find a shared board member, grantee or advisor, and ask for an introduction. Foundations that accept applications usually list a contact and deadlines in Part XV; we show that text on each foundation's page.
Is this list complete?
No. It covers private foundations (Form 990-PF filers) whose latest electronic return lists at least one grant to an organization in Salem. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.