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The Salmon Foundation is a private corporation based in MEMPHIS, TN. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1985. It holds total assets of $634K. Annual income is reported at $280K. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2017 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Tennessee and New York. According to available records, The Salmon Foundation has made 36 grants totaling $149K, with a median grant of $3K. The foundation has distributed between $32K and $78K annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $78K distributed across 18 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $250 to $18K, with an average award of $4K. The foundation has supported 9 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Tennessee and New York. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$250
Median Grant
$3K
Average Grant
$4K
Largest Grant
$18K
Based on 9 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
The Salmon Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 36 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in TN, NY.
The Salmon Foundation has distributed a total of $149K across 36 grants. The median grant size is $3K, with an average of $4K. Individual grants have ranged from $250 to $18K.
The Salmon Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
The Salmon Foundation is headquartered in MEMPHIS, TN. While based in TN, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 2 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madeleine S Newkirk | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| John L Salmon | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$38K
Total Assets
$624K
Fair Market Value
$625K
Net Worth
$624K
Grants Paid
$32K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$133K
Distribution Amount
$29K
Total Grants
36
Total Giving
$149K
Average Grant
$4K
Median Grant
$3K
Unique Recipients
9
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Way Of The Mid-SouthCOMMUNITY SERVICES | Memphis, TN | $14K | 2023 |
| Metropolitan Inter-Faith AssociationCOMMUNITY SERVICES | Memphis, TN | $8K | 2023 |
| Episcopal Relief And DevelopmentEMERGENCY AID | New York, NY | $4K | 2023 |
| St Jude Children'S Research HospitalCHILDRENS HOSPITAL | Memphis, TN | $3K | 2023 |
| Church Health CenterHEALTH SERVICES | Memphis, TN | $2K | 2023 |
| Dixon Gallery And GardensSUPPORT MUSEUM | Memphis, TN | $750 | 2023 |
| Madonna Learning CenterSPECIAL NEEDS INDIVIDUALS | Germantown, TN | $500 | 2023 |
| ArtsmemphisPROMOTE THE ARTS | Memphis, TN | $500 | 2023 |
| Emmanuel Episcopal CenterSPECIAL NEEDS INDIVIDUALS | Memphis, TN | $250 | 2023 |