Salmon Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Salmon Family Foundation is a private foundation in San Diego, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $26,000 in 27 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $2,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$26,000
- Number of grants27
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$2,000
- Assets$424,635
- New grantees5%
Giving in 2025 was up from $25,700 the year before.
5% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $21,150 | 25 | $391,805 |
| 2024 | $25,700 | 28 | $406,664 |
| 2025 | $26,000 | 27 | $424,635 |
How to apply
Salmon Family 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.
What Salmon Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 21 | $21,500 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $2,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $500 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $500 |
| New York | 1 | $500 |
| Texas | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boys & Girls Club | Assist disadvantaged youths | $2,000 |
| Ronald MCDonald House | Family helps during periods of children's illness | $2,000 |
| Rady's Children Hosp | Children Hospital needs | $2,000 |
| Make a Wish | Help Sick children | $2,000 |
| San Diego Zoo | Save and protect endangered species | $2,000 |
| St Judes Children Hospital | Research. Medical | $2,000 |
| Individual | Transitional Housing | $2,000 |
| Toys for Tots | assist and give to disadvantaged children | $1,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | assist living arrangements for disadvantaged people | $1,000 |
| Covenent House | Getting Kids off the Streets | $1,000 |
| Individual | Animal Rescue | $1,000 |
| Feeding San Diego | Feeding America hungry | $500 |
| Individual | Contribute to world health | $500 |
| Individual | $500 | |
| KPBS | San Diego public radio NPR | $500 |
| Individual | Dental work for disadvanged children | $500 |
| San Diego Humane Soc | Help save stray and abandoned animals | $500 |
| Individual | $500 | |
| Disabled American Vets | assist living conditions for Disabled American veterans | $500 |
| Frosted Face Foundation | Childrens Charity | $500 |
| Individual | Cancer Awareness Fundraising | $500 |
| Friends of the Earth | Animal Rescue | $500 |
| Shriners Hospital | Charitable Hospital | $500 |
| Paws for Purple Hearts | Veteran Charity | $500 |
| Mayo Clinic | Cancer Research | $500 |
| Sidewalk Angels Foundation | Transitional Housing | $500 |
| Save the Children | Children's Charity | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Leonard Salmon
Questions people ask
Does Salmon Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Salmon Family Foundation give?
$26,000 in tax year 2025, across 27 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs Salmon Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Leonard Salmon (President).
What does Salmon Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, health and animals.