Salmen Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Salmen Family Foundation is a private foundation in Metairie, Louisiana. In tax year 2024 it gave $154,000 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $30,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$154,000
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$3.3 million
- New grantees21%
Giving in 2024 was down from $198,000 the year before.
21% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $198,000 | 24 | $3.6 million |
| 2024 | $154,000 | 19 | $3.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Frederick Lewis 416 Nighthawk Drive, Slidell, LA 70461 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (985) 649-3235 |
| What to submit | Request letters and outlines |
| Restrictions | Charitable, religious and educational institutions |
What Salmen Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Louisiana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | 17 | $139,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $10,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boys Hope Girls Hope of New Orleans | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Clear Answers to la Mental Health Calm | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Starc | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| The Good Samaritan Ministry | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Community Christian Concern | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Sisters Servants of Mary | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| St Michael Special School | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Gulf Coast Cancer Relief Porkchopitoulas | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Bridge House Grace House | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Friends of Camp Salmen Nature Park | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Heartgift Foundation | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Pregnancy Help Center of Slidell | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Harry Tompson Center | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Hospice House | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Safe Harbor Outreach | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Bright School for the Deaf | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| The Lighthouse for the Blind Nola | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| WRBH Reading Radio for Blind | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Ralph C Cox Jr
- Nancy Ciraulo
- Frederick Lewis
- Tom Thornhill
- Caroline Lewis
Questions people ask
Does Salmen Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Salmen Family Foundation give?
$154,000 in tax year 2024, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Salmen Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Ralph C Cox Jr (Treasurer/ Director), Nancy Ciraulo (Vice President/ Director), Frederick Lewis (President/Director) and Tom Thornhill (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Salmen Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, health and faith communities.