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The David and Diana Salmon Foundation

Preselected recipients only San Luis Obispo, California · EIN 873240372

The David and Diana Salmon Foundation is a private foundation in San Luis Obispo, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $70,000 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $30,000 and the largest $30,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

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

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$00$664,550
2024$00$0
2025$70,0003$1.5 million

How to apply

The David and Diana Salmon 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

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to California.

StateGrantsAmount
California2$40,000
Massachusetts1$30,000

Grants paid in 2025

All 3 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Northeastern Univ
Boston, MA
Donation$30,000
Calif Polytech State Slo
San Luis Obispo, CA
Donaton$30,000
Various Charities
Various, CA
Donation$10,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The David and Diana Salmon Foundation accept grant applications?

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

How much does The David and Diana Salmon Foundation give?

$70,000 in tax year 2025, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $30,000.

Who runs The David and Diana Salmon Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists David Salmon (President), Diana Salmon (Secretary) and Lisa Salmon (Treasurer).

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