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The Saltzman Family Foundation

Preselected recipients only Glenview, Illinois · EIN 208895735

The Saltzman Family Foundation is a private foundation in Glenview, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $29,600 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $20,000. 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 in 2025 was down from $37,025 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$48,0758$693,274
2024$37,0257$764,748
2025$29,6005$840,085

How to apply

The Saltzman 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Saltzman Family Foundation funds

Where it gives

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

StateGrantsAmount
California1$20,000
Illinois4$9,600

Grants paid in 2025

All 5 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Jewish Community Foundation of the
Sacramento, CA
Unrestricted$20,000
Chabad of Illinois
Chicago, IL
Unrestricted$4,500
Individual
IL
Unrestricted$2,500
Victories
Chicago, IL
Unrestricted$2,500
Various
Glenview, IL
Unrestricted$100

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Saltzman Family Foundation accept grant applications?

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

How much does The Saltzman Family Foundation give?

$29,600 in tax year 2025, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.

Who runs The Saltzman Family Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Yetta Saltzman (President), Larry Saltzman (Director) and David Saltzman (Director).

What does The Saltzman Family Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.

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