Ruth & Samuel Salzberg Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Ruth & Samuel Salzberg Family Foundation is a private foundation in Rockville, Maryland. In tax year 2025 it gave $110,512 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $5,217 and the largest $31,138. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$110,512
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$5,217
- Largest grant$31,138
- Assets$2.4 million
- New grantees17%
Giving in 2025 was down from $374,287 the year before.
17% of its 2025 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 | $150,400 | 18 | $2.1 million |
| 2024 | $374,287 | 17 | $2.1 million |
| 2025 | $110,512 | 12 | $2.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Ellen Exelbert 507 Oak Knoll Terrace, Rockville, MD 20850 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (301) 251-8522 |
| What to submit | Letter of solicitation |
| Restrictions | Qualified 501(c)(3) organization |
What Ruth & Samuel Salzberg Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Maryland.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 7 | $89,773 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $13,350 |
| New York | 2 | $7,209 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $180 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Charles E Smith Jewish Day School | General support | $31,138 |
| Suburban Hospital Foundation | Completed pledge | $19,910 |
| Ohr Kodesh Congregation | General support | $18,000 |
| Sela PCS | General support | $10,000 |
| The Torah School of Greater Washington | Pledge 2024 | $10,000 |
| Chabad of Potomac | General support | $5,225 |
| Jewish National Fund | General support | $5,209 |
| Yeshiva of Greater DC | General support | $5,000 |
| America Gives | General support | $3,350 |
| The Tikvah Fund | General support | $2,000 |
| Camp Avoda | General support | $500 |
| Jewish Genealogy and Archival Society of Greater Philadelphia | General support | $180 |
Officers and trustees
- Ellen Exelbert
- Arthur Salzberg
- Michael Salzberg
Questions people ask
Does Ruth & Samuel Salzberg Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Ruth & Samuel Salzberg Family Foundation give?
$110,512 in tax year 2025, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $5,217.
Who runs Ruth & Samuel Salzberg Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Ellen Exelbert (President/Treasurer), Arthur Salzberg (Vice President) and Michael Salzberg (Secretary).
What does Ruth & Samuel Salzberg Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and education.