Funding search · EIN 416058845 · Wayzata, MN
Salem Foundation
A private foundation (files IRS Form 990-PF). Most private foundations do not take unsolicited applications; the route in is usually a program officer.
- 181
- grants reported
- $488,032
- total given
- 2021–2025
- filing years
- $1,000
- median grant
Based on grants this organization reported to the IRS for tax years 2021–2025. This is what they filed, not a complete record of their giving, and recent years may be incomplete because filings lag.
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Top recipients
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- Maine Community Foundation1 grant · $282,682
- Wayzata Community Church Foundation3 grants · $10,500
- St Andrew'S Episcopal Church2 grants · $8,000
- The Bay School2 grants · $6,000
- Trinity Episcopal Church2 grants · $6,000
- Wayzata Community Church2 grants · $6,000
- St Jude Children'S Research Hospital3 grants · $6,000
- Shriners Hospital for Children2 grants · $5,500
- Big Sky Bravery1 grant · $5,000
- Volunteer Florida Foundation2 grants · $5,000
Giving over time
Grant history
The 100 largest of 181 grants.
- $282,682
Maine Community Foundation · Ellsworth, ME · 2023
Main street fund support
- $5,000
Big Sky Bravery · Bozeman, MT · 2022
Social services program support
- $5,000
St Andrew'S Episcopal Church · Boca Grande, FL · 2022
Religious program support
- $5,000
Wayzata Community Church Foundation · Wayzata, MN · 2022
Religious program support
- $5,000
The Bay School · Blue Hill, ME · 2021
Educational program support
- $3,000
Vetertainment · Stillwater, MN · 2025
Social services program support
- $3,000
Wayzata Community Church · Wayzata, MN · 2025
Religious program support
- $3,000
Wayzata Community Church · Wayzata, MN · 2024
Religious program support
- $3,000
Wayzata Community Church Foundation · Wayzata, MN · 2023
Religious program support
- $3,000
Shriners Hospital for Children · Tampa, FL · 2022
Health services program support
- $3,000
Trinity Episcopal Church · Sarasota, FL · 2022
Religious program support
- $3,000
Volunteer Florida Foundation · Tallahassee, FL · 2022
Social services program support
- $3,000
Wounded Warrior Project · Jacksonville, FL · 2022
Social services program support
- $3,000
St Andrew'S Episcopal Church · Boca Grande, FL · 2021
Religious program support
- $3,000
Trinity Episcopal Church · Sarasota, FL · 2021
Religious program support
- $2,500
St Jude Children'S Research Hospital · Memphis, TN · 2025
Health program support
- $2,500
Aspca · New York, NY · 2023
Social services program support
- $2,500
Wounded Warrior Project · Jacksonville, FL · 2023
Social services program support
- $2,500
Shriners Hospital for Children · Tampa, FL · 2021
Health services program support
- $2,500
Wayzata Community Church Foundation · Wayzata, MN · 2021
Religious program support
- $2,000
St Jude Children'S Research Hospital · Memphis, TN · 2024
Health services program support
- $2,000
Volunteer Florida Foundation · Tallahassee, FL · 2024
Social services program support
- $2,000
Americares · Stamford, CT · 2023
Social services program support
- $2,000
Castine Community Partners · Castine, ME · 2022
Social services program support
- $2,000
Lifeflight of Maine · Brewer, ME · 2022
Health services program support
- $2,000
Reach · Minnetonka, MN · 2022
Program support
- $2,000
St Jude Children'S Research Hospital · Memphis, TN · 2022
Health services program support
- $2,000
Wayzata Symphony Orchestra · Wayzata, MN · 2022
Cultural program support
- $2,000
Arthritis Foundation · Sarasota, FL · 2021
Health services program support
- $2,000
Castine Area Relief Fund · Castine, ME · 2021
Social services program support
- $2,000
St Jude Children'S Research Hospital · Memphis, TN · 2021
Health services program support
- $2,000
Wounded Warrior Project · Jacksonville, FL · 2021
Social services program support
- $1,500
Church of St John the Evangelist · Saint Paul, MN · 2025
Religious program support
- $1,500
Mounds Park Academy · St Paul, MN · 2025
Educational program support
- $1,500
Edina Chorale · Edina, MN · 2023
Cultural program support
- $1,500
Open Arms of Minnesota · Minneapolis, MN · 2023
Social services program support
- $1,500
Shriners Hospitals for Children · Tampa, FL · 2023
Health services program support
- $1,500
St Jude Children'S Research Hospital · Memphis, TN · 2023
Health services program support
- $1,500
St Paul Academy & Summit School · Saint Paul, MN · 2023
Educational program support
- $1,500
Angel Foundation · Mendota Heights, MN · 2022
Social services program support
- $1,500
Make a Wish Mn · St Paul, MN · 2022
Social services program support
- $1,500
Open Arms of Minnesota · Minneapolis, MN · 2022
Social services program support
- $1,500
The Human Society · Golden Valley, MN · 2022
Social services program support
- $1,500
The Human Society · Golden Valley, MN · 2021
Social services program support
- $1,250
The Retreat · East Wayzata, MN · 2025
Cultural and social services program support
- $1,100
Greater Yellowstone Coalition · Bozeman, MT · 2022
Environmental & nature program support
- $1,000
Americares · Stamford, CT · 2025
Social services program support
- $1,000
Animal Humane Soceity · Golden Valley, MN · 2025
Social services program support
- $1,000
Minnesota Zoo Foundation · Apple Valley, MN · 2025
Cultural program support
- $1,000
Science Museum of Minnesota · Saint Paul, MN · 2025
Cultural program support
- $1,000
St Paul Academy & Summit School · Saint Paul, MN · 2025
Educational program support
- $1,000
Angel Foundation · Mendota Heights, MN · 2024
Social services program support
- $1,000
Centro De Trabajadores Unidos En La Lucha · Minneapolis, MN · 2024
Social services program support
- $1,000
Cynthia Garrett Ministries · Nashville, TN · 2024
Religious program support
- $1,000
International Owl Center · Houston, MN · 2024
Environmental program support
- $1,000
International Rescue Committee · New York, NY · 2024
Social services program support
- $1,000
Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity · Milwaukee, WI · 2024
Social services program support
- $1,000
Minneapolis Sailing Center · Minneapolis, MN · 2024
Educational program support
- $1,000
Salty Church · Ormond Beach, FL · 2024
Religious program support
- $1,000
Waseca County Humane Society · Waseca, MN · 2024
Social services program support
- $1,000
All Faiths Food Bank · Sarasota, FL · 2023
Social services program support
- $1,000
Church of St John the Evangelist · Saint Paul, MN · 2023
Religious program support
- $1,000
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center · New York City, NY · 2023
Health services program support
- $1,000
Minneapolis Sailing Center · Minneapolis, MN · 2023
Educational program support
- $1,000
Minnesota Zoo Foundation · Apple Valley, MN · 2023
Cultural program support
- $1,000
Mounds Park Academy · Maplewood, MN · 2023
Educational program support
- $1,000
Reach · Minnetonka, MN · 2023
Social services program support
- $1,000
Resurrection House · Sarasota, FL · 2023
Social services program support
- $1,000
Salty Church · Ormond Beach, FL · 2023
Religious program support
- $1,000
Science Museum of Minnesota · Saint Paul, MN · 2023
Cultural program support
- $1,000
Second Harvest of Central Florida · Orlando, FL · 2023
Social services program support
- $1,000
The Circus Arts Conservatory · Sarasota, FL · 2023
Social services program support
- $1,000
The Retreat · East Hampton, NY · 2023
Social services program support
- $1,000
Waseca County Humane Society · Waseca, MN · 2023
Social services program support
- $1,000
Wayzata Symphony Orchestra · Wayzata, MN · 2023
Cultural program support
- $1,000
All Faiths Food Bank · Sarasota, FL · 2022
Social services program support
- $1,000
Aspca · New York, NY · 2022
Social services program support
- $1,000
Blue Hill Heritage Trust · Blue Hill, ME · 2022
Social services program support
- $1,000
Edina Chorale · Edina, MN · 2022
Social services program support
- $1,000
Frank Hatch Community Youth Fund · Castine, ME · 2022
Social services program support
- $1,000
Global Expeditions Group Foundation · Sarasota, FL · 2022
Social services program support
- $1,000
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center · New York City, NY · 2022
Health services program support
- $1,000
Minneapolis Sailing Center · Minneapolis, MN · 2022
Social services program support
- $1,000
Minnesota Zoo Foundation · Apple Valley, MN · 2022
Cultural program support
- $1,000
Mounds Park Academy · Maplewood, MN · 2022
Educational program support
- $1,000
Resurrection House · Sarasota, FL · 2022
Social services program support
- $1,000
Salty Church · Ormond Beach, FL · 2022
Religious program support
- $1,000
Science Musuem of Minnesota · Saint Paul, MN · 2022
Cultural program support
- $1,000
Second Harvest of Central Fl · Orlando, FL · 2022
Social services program support
- $1,000
St Johns the Evangel · Saint Paul, MN · 2022
Religious program support
- $1,000
The Bay School · Blue Hill, ME · 2022
Educational program support
- $1,000
The Circus Arts Conservatory · Sarasota, FL · 2022
Social services program support
- $1,000
The Retreat · East Hampton, NY · 2022
Social services program support
- $1,000
Town of Castine · Castine, ME · 2022
Social services program support
- $1,000
Waseca County Humane Society · Waseca, MN · 2022
Social services program support
- $1,000
All Faiths Food Bank · Sarasota, FL · 2021
Social services program support
- $1,000
Castine Community Partners · Castine, ME · 2021
Social services program support
- $1,000
Circus Arts Conservatory · Sarasota, FL · 2021
Social services program support
- $1,000
Guild Incorporated · Saint Paul, MN · 2021
Social services program support
- $1,000
Lifeflight Foundation · Camden, ME · 2021
Health services program support
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