Funding search · EIN 137196668 · Boston, MA

The Salem Foundation

Name: The Salem Foundation grants, 2022–2024
Creator: PaperOrbit
License: https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/exempt-organization-public-disclosure-and-availability-requirements

A private foundation (files IRS Form 990-PF). Most private foundations do not take unsolicited applications; the route in is usually a program officer.

61
grants reported: $7.9M
total given: 2022–2024
filing years: $25,000
median grant

Based on grants this organization reported to the IRS for tax years 2022–2024. This is what they filed, not a complete record of their giving, and recent years may be incomplete because filings lag.

What they fund

children education life research students through families coastal

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Funding pattern

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Top recipients

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Year Up2 grants · $2.6M
Edesia1 grant · $2.0M
Moses Brown School1 grant · $558,042
University of Notre Dame2 grants · $400,000
Harvard Business School2 grants · $300,000
The Navy Seal Veterans Foundation2 grants · $285,000
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution1 grant · $250,000
Squashbusters3 grants · $180,000
Panmass Challenge2 grants · $150,000
Save the Bay3 grants · $150,000

Giving over time

$5.4M

2022

$2.0M

2023

$492,000

2024

Grant history

All 61 reported grants, largest first.

$2.0M
Edesia · Providence, RI · 2022
To treat and prevent malnutrition for the most vulnerable children in the developing world
$1.6M
Year Up · Boston, MA · 2022
To further young adults technical & professional skills
$1.0M
Year Up · Boston, MA · 2023
To further young adults technical & professional skills
$558,042
Moses Brown School · Providence, RI · 2022
Provides courses of instruction from nursery school through upper school
$250,000
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution · Woods Hole, MA · 2022
The woods hole oceanographic institution is dedicated to research and education to advance understanding of the ocean and its interaction with the earth system, and to communicating this understanding for the benefit of… read allThe woods hole oceanographic institution is dedicated to research and education to advance understanding of the ocean and its interaction with the earth system, and to communicating this understanding for the benefit of society. less
$225,000
The Navy Seal Veterans Foundation · Virginia Beach, VA · 2022
The foundation raises funds for the associations life assistance, and scholarship programs. Our goal is to keep the brotherhood and their families strong and secure.
$200,000
Harvard Business School · Boston, MA · 2023
Educational to support student needs.
$200,000
University of Notre Dame · Notre Dame, IN · 2023
Provide higher education to students and scholars
$200,000
University of Notre Dame · Notre Dame, IN · 2022
Provide higher education to students and scholars
$125,000
College Bound Dorchester Inc (Uncornered) · Dorchester, MA · 2023
Built by, and for, the community and individuals who believe in the transformative power of education, and currently operates as boston uncornered.
$100,000
Harvard Business School · Boston, MA · 2024
Educational to support student needs.
$100,000
Panmass Challenge · Needham, MA · 2023
Raises money for lifesaving cancer research and treatment at danafarber cancer institute
$100,000
Friends of the University of Notre Dame · South Bend, IN · 2022
Give societies uniquely recognize members of the notre dame family who generously advance the university's mission through annual gifts.
$60,000
Squashbusters · Roxbury Crossing, MA · 2024
To challenge and nurture urban youth as students, athletes and citizens so that they recognize and fulfill their fullest potential in life
$60,000
Squashbusters · Roxbury Crossing, MA · 2023
To challenge and nurture urban youth as students, athletes and citizens so that they recognize and fulfill their fullest potential in life
$60,000
The Navy Seal Veterans Foundation · Virginia Beach, VA · 2023
The foundation raises funds for the associations life assistance, and scholarship programs. Our goal is to keep the brotherhood and their families strong and secure.
$60,000
Squashbusters · Roxbury Crossing, MA · 2022
To challenge and nurture urban youth as students, athletes and citizens so that they recognize and fulfill their fullest potential in life
$50,000
Foundation for the Carolinas · Charlotte, NC · 2024
To serve as a catalyst for philanthropic activity in our 13-county region and is a driver for major civic efforts. To offer innovative solutions that help individuals, nonprofits and companies bring their charitable vis… read allTo serve as a catalyst for philanthropic activity in our 13-county region and is a driver for major civic efforts. To offer innovative solutions that help individuals, nonprofits and companies bring their charitable visions to life. less
$50,000
Harlem Lacrosse · New York City, NY · 2024
Empower the children who are most at risk for academic decline and dropout to rise above their challenges and reach their full potential.
$50,000
Mgm Resorts Foundation · Las Vegas, NV · 2024
Brings the best of our employee volunteer and charitable efforts together with greater impact and greater choice. The mgm resorts foundation focuses employee charitable contributions to nonprofit agencies and community … read allBrings the best of our employee volunteer and charitable efforts together with greater impact and greater choice. The mgm resorts foundation focuses employee charitable contributions to nonprofit agencies and community organizations. less
$50,000
Save the Bay · Providence, RI · 2024
Save the bay protects, restores, and improves the ecological health of the narrangansett bay region, including its watershed and adjacent coastal waters, through an ecosystembased approach to enviornmental action
$50,000
St John'S High School · Shrewsbury, MA · 2024
Educational to support students needs through the "vision for tomorrow campaign".
$50,000
Campaign for Catholic Schools · Braintree, MA · 2023
To provide the opportunity for all young people to experience the value of a quality catholic education.
$50,000
Foundation for the Carolinas · Charlotte, NC · 2023
To serve as a catalyst for philanthropic activity in our 13-county region and is a driver for major civic efforts. To offer innovative solutions that help individuals, nonprofits and companies bring their charitable vis… read allTo serve as a catalyst for philanthropic activity in our 13-county region and is a driver for major civic efforts. To offer innovative solutions that help individuals, nonprofits and companies bring their charitable visions to life. less
$50,000
Save the Bay · Providence, RI · 2023
Save the bay protects, restores, and improves the ecological health of the narrangansett bay region, including its watershed and adjacent coastal waters, through an ecosystembased approach to enviornmental action
$50,000
Panmass Challenge · Needham, MA · 2022
Raises money for lifesaving cancer research and treatment at danafarber cancer institute
$50,000
Save the Bay · Providence, RI · 2022
Save the bay protects, restores, and improves the ecological health of the narrangansett bay region, including its watershed and adjacent coastal waters, through an ecosystembased approach to enviornmental action
$50,000
St John'S High School · Shrewsbury, MA · 2022
Educational to support students needs through the "vision for tomorrow campaign".
$35,000
Community Foundation for Palm Beach & Martin Counties · West Palm Beach, FL · 2022
Close the gaps of our area's chronic and current needs.
$26,000
Lpa District 1 · Wakefield, MA · 2023
Provide support and information to people of short stature and their families.
$25,000
Harlem Children'S Zone · New York, NY · 2024
Breaks the cycle of intergenerational poverty with on-the ground, all-around programming that builds up opportunities for children and families to thrive in school, work and life.
$25,000
Massachusetts Project 351 · Boston, MA · 2024
Leadership pathways that prepare youth for success in college, career, and as catalyst for a more just, inclusive, and equitable world.
$25,000
Billy Andradebrad Faxon Charities for Children · South Attleboro, MA · 2023
To provide grants to charities serving children age 18 and under. To fund programs that directly affect at-risk children
$25,000
Melmark New England · Andover, MA · 2023
To assist in teaching, instructions and providing services to individuals with developmental disabilities including children with autism spectrum disorders, acquired brain injury and other neurologically based disorders.
$25,000
Ek Kadam Aur · 2022
Integrate students from underprivileged backgrounds and blind children with no life prospects into successful careers.
$25,000
Harlem Children'S Zone · New York, NY · 2022
Breaks the cycle of intergenerational poverty with on-the ground, all-around programming that builds up opportunities for children and families to thrive in school, work and life.
$25,000
Melmark New England · Andover, MA · 2022
To assist in teaching, instructions and providing services to individuals with developmental disabilities including children with autism spectrum disorders, acquired brain injury and other neurologically based disorders.
$25,000
Providence Rescue Mission · Providence, RI · 2022
Reach the homeless and needy of rhode island's urban centers with the gospel of jesus christ while providing physical, emotional, educational and rehabilitative services at no expense to those in need.
$25,000
Ron Burton Training Village · Briantree, MA · 2022
Train challenged youth to achieve their purpose through education, leadership, physical wellness, social advancement and spiritual growth.
$20,000
Teach America · New York, NY · 2023
Finds, develops, and supports a diverse network of leaders who expand opportunity for children from classrooms, schools, and every sector and field that shapes the broader systems in which schools operate.
$20,000
Teach America · New York, NY · 2022
Finds, develops, and supports a diverse network of leaders who expand opportunity for children from classrooms, schools, and every sector and field that shapes the broader systems in which schools operate.
$15,998
Woosox Foundation · Worcester, MA · 2023
To make dreams come true for the families in the city of worcester, the commonwealth of massachusetts, and the surrounding region in new england. The areas of focus are education, social justice, conquering cancer, and … read allTo make dreams come true for the families in the city of worcester, the commonwealth of massachusetts, and the surrounding region in new england. The areas of focus are education, social justice, conquering cancer, and recreation. less
$15,000
The Rhode Island Foundation · Providence, RI · 2022
Supports causes and organizations throughout rhode island that are deemed to be for the greatest good of the community.
$10,000
Answer the Call · New York, NY · 2024
The mission of the new york police and fire widows and children's benefit fund is to support the families of new york city police officers, firefighters, port authority police, and ems personnel who have been killed in … read allThe mission of the new york police and fire widows and children's benefit fund is to support the families of new york city police officers, firefighters, port authority police, and ems personnel who have been killed in the line of duty. When these brave men and women make the ultimate sacrifice to protect our city, we believe it is our civic duty to support the families these heroes have left behind. Our mission is to reassure these families that we will never forget them or the sacrifice made by their loved ones. We provide financial assistance, host special gatherings, and offer a network of support to over 600 families. Our goal is to raise enough funds to assist these families for the rest of their lives. less
$10,000
St Baldrick'S Foundation · Monrovia, CA · 2024
A volunteer and donor powered charity committed to funding the most promising research to find cures for childhood cancers and give survivors long and healthly lives
$10,000
The Island School-Cape Eleuthera Foundation · Princeton, NJ · 2024
Provide charitable funding support for place-based education, scientific research, and the development of sustainable technologies that promote a more liveable future on the island of eleuthera, the bahamas and the coas… read allProvide charitable funding support for place-based education, scientific research, and the development of sustainable technologies that promote a more liveable future on the island of eleuthera, the bahamas and the coastal communities throughout the world. less
$10,000
Iona University · New Rochelle, NY · 2023
To provide higher education within rich heritage of diverse christian and catholic legacies, especially intellectual inquiry and the values of justice, peace, and service.
$10,000
St Baldrick'S Foundation · Monrovia, CA · 2023
A volunteer and donor powered charity committed to funding the most promising research to find cures for childhood cancers and give survivors long and healthly lives
$10,000
Steppingstone · Boston, MA · 2023
To prepare students from historically marginalized communities to access, navigate, and graduate from college.
$10,000
The Island School-Cape Eleuthera Foundation · Princeton, NJ · 2023
Provide charitable funding support for place-based education, scientific research, and the development of sustainable technologies that promote a more liveable future on the island of eleuthera, the bahamas and the coas… read allProvide charitable funding support for place-based education, scientific research, and the development of sustainable technologies that promote a more liveable future on the island of eleuthera, the bahamas and the coastal communities throughout the world. less
$10,000
Button Hole · Providence, RI · 2022
Enrich the lives of young people by providing facilities and programs that develop strong character, teach life values, and champion success through the game of golf.
$10,000
Special Olympics Connecticut · Hamden, CT · 2022
Fund equipment, training, and health screenings for athletes in need
$10,000
St Baldrick'S Foundation · Monrovia, CA · 2022
A volunteer and donor powered charity committed to funding the most promising research to find cures for childhood cancers and give survivors long and healthly lives
$10,000
The Island School-Cape Eleuthera Foundation · Princeton, NJ · 2022
Provide charitable funding support for place-based education, scientific research, and the development of sustainable technologies that promote a more liveable future on the island of eleuthera, the bahamas and the coas… read allProvide charitable funding support for place-based education, scientific research, and the development of sustainable technologies that promote a more liveable future on the island of eleuthera, the bahamas and the coastal communities throughout the world. less
$5,000
Answer the Call · New York, NY · 2022
The mission of the new york police and fire widows and children's benefit fund is to support the families of new york city police officers, firefighters, port authority police, and ems personnel who have been killed in … read allThe mission of the new york police and fire widows and children's benefit fund is to support the families of new york city police officers, firefighters, port authority police, and ems personnel who have been killed in the line of duty. When these brave men and women make the ultimate sacrifice to protect our city, we believe it is our civic duty to support the families these heroes have left behind. Our mission is to reassure these families that we will never forget them or the sacrifice made by their loved ones. We provide financial assistance, host special gatherings, and offer a network of support to over 600 families. Our goal is to raise enough funds to assist these families for the rest of their lives. less
$5,000
Nativity Preparatory School · Jamaica Plain, MA · 2022
Provide a transformative, tuition-free jesuit education to boys from low-income families in boston.
$5,000
The Light Foundation · Sharon, MA · 2022
Help young people develop skills for their future
$3,000
Community Preparatory School · Providence, RI · 2022
Empower our diverse student body to reach full academic and leadership potential while building a beloved community.
$1,000
Barrington High School After Prom · Barrington, RI · 2024
Educational to support student needs.
$1,000
Swim Across America · Charlotte, NC · 2024
Award grants to innovative cancer research, clinical trials, detection, and patient programs through charity swims that unite communities in the fight against cancer.
$1,000
Umass Amherst Foundation · Amherst, MA · 2023
Leads and supports private fund raising on behalf of the faculty, staff and students of the amherst campus.

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