Well Told Grants

Foundations / California

Grace Ford Salvatori Foundation

Preselected recipients only Beverly Hills, California · EIN 957067576

Grace Ford Salvatori Foundation is a private foundation in Beverly Hills, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $66,444 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $2,988 and the largest $12,915. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was down from $78,453 the year before.

50% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$65,49615$3.4 million
2024$78,45320$3.8 million
2025$66,44416$3.8 million

How to apply

Grace Ford Salvatori Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Grace Ford Salvatori Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to California.

StateGrantsAmount
California10$50,813
Texas4$10,074
New York1$3,000
Arizona1$2,557

Grants paid in 2025

All 16 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Los Angeles Philharmonic Association
Los Angeles, CA
Preservation of the arts/childrens concerts$12,915
UCLA Jonsson Cancer Center
Los Angeles, CA
Supports cancer research$10,000
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA
Scholarship fund$7,321
Doberman Pinscher Rescue
Fillmore, CA
Animal rescue & adoption$5,500
Boys Republic of Chino Foundation
Chino Hills, CA
Support youth activities and education$5,250
Community Foundation Kerville
Kerrville, TX
Emergency relief fund$3,500
The 100 Cluborg
Houston, TX
Support fallen law enforcement officers$3,110
Tunnels to Towers
Staten Island, NY
Support military and first responders who assissted during 9-11$3,000
Pepperdine University
Malibu, CA
Scholarship fund$2,977
Gary Sinise Foundation
Woodland Hills, CA
Support for wounded military veterans$2,600
Turning Point USA
Phoenix, AZ
Identify, educate, train, and organize students to promote principals of freedom$2,557
Search Dog Foundation
Santa Paula, CA
Search and rescue training for dogs$2,500
Austin Pet Alive
Austin, TX
Animal rescue and prevention of cruelty to animals$2,382
Peaceful Valley Donkey Rescue Texas
San Angelo, TX
Animal rescue and pervention of cruelty to animals$1,082
Camp Alonim
Simi Valley, CA
Supports cultural and educational youth programs$1,000
Stellify
Beverly Hills, CA
Support for autism programs for young adults$750

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Grace Ford Salvatori Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Grace Ford Salvatori Foundation give?

$66,444 in tax year 2025, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $2,988.

Who runs Grace Ford Salvatori Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Wanda Cannon (Trustee), Samantha Lane Cannon (Trustee) and Traci Cannon (Trustee).

What does Grace Ford Salvatori Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, education and arts and culture.

Similar foundations in California