Salvador Foundation
Accepts applications
Salvador Foundation is a private foundation in Coronado, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $251,000 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $90,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$251,000
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$90,000
- Assets$25.1 million
- New grantees43%
Giving in 2024 was up from $226,000 the year before.
43% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $226,000 | 5 | $23.3 million |
| 2024 | $251,000 | 7 | $25.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Infosalvadorfoundationorg 941 Orange Avenue Suite 344, Coronado, CA 92118 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (719) 331-4648, info@salvadorfoundation.org |
| What to submit | See "programs" tab at organization's website |
What Salvador Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to California. It also paid $20,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 2 | $105,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $83,000 |
| Arizona | 2 | $35,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $8,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Firefly Foundation | Camp for terminally ill children and their families | $90,000 |
| Hearts in Action | Developed and implemented programs to facilitate vocation training in guatemala jungle | $83,000 |
| Killard House School | Develped and operated a life skills training and supplemental educational program | $20,000 |
| San Diego Foundation | Donations to scholarship fund | $20,000 |
| Father Joe's Village | Welcome home kits for individuals ending their homelessness | $15,000 |
| City of Tucson | Refurbishment of garden of gethsemane | $15,000 |
| Abundant Life Foundation | Developed and implemented program to provide affordable housing in honduras and to implement resources needed by local community including library and public park | $8,000 |
Officers and trustees
- David Gardner
- Nicolas Gonzales
- William Mahaffey
- Mary Gardner
- Kelly Ogg
- Laurel Gardner
- Janine Gardner
Questions people ask
Does Salvador Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Salvador Foundation give?
$251,000 in tax year 2024, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Salvador Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists David Gardner (President), Nicolas Gonzales (Vice President), William Mahaffey (Chairman) and Mary Gardner (Secretary/Treasurer) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Salvador Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international, education and environment and conservation.