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The Solomon Family Foundation Inc

Preselected recipients only Boise, Idaho · EIN 820508600

The Solomon Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Boise, Idaho. In tax year 2024 it gave $25,250 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $1,050 and the largest $5,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was up from $22,500 the year before.

46% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$22,50011$11,556
2024$25,25012$0

How to apply

The Solomon Family Foundation Inc 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 The Solomon Family Foundation Inc funds

Where it gives

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

StateGrantsAmount
Idaho6$13,700
California3$6,300
Washington2$6,100
Hawaii1$1,000

Grants paid in 2024

All 12 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Assumption Greek Orthodox - Seattle
Seattle, WA
Religious instruction$5,000
Assumption Greek Orthodox - Pocatel
Pocatello, ID
Religious instruction$5,000
St Barbara Greek Orthodox Church
Santa Barbara, CA
Religious instruction$5,000
Youth Dynamics
Horseshoe Bend, ID
Services for at risk youth$5,000
St Constantine Helen Greek Ortho
Boise, ID
Religious instruction$2,500
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Cen
Seattle, WA
Cancer research$1,100
Hale Makua Health Services
Kahului, HI
Humanitarian$1,000
Villa Majella
Goleta, CA
Humanitarian services for expectant mothers$1,000
The Idaho Food Bank
Meridian, ID
Humanitarian$500
Youth Dynamics
Horseshoe Bend, ID
Services for at risk youth$500
Prince of Peace Abbey
Oceanside, CA
Religous instruction$300
St Josephs Catholic Church
Idaho City, ID
Religious instruction$200

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Solomon Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

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

How much does The Solomon Family Foundation Inc give?

$25,250 in tax year 2024, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $1,050.

Who runs The Solomon Family Foundation Inc?

Its 2024 filing lists Karen L Solomon (President), David L Palfreyman (Director), Derek K Fridley (Director) and Bryan L Palfreyman (Director).

What does The Solomon Family Foundation Inc fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, youth programs and health.

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