Salem Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Salem Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Wayzata, Minnesota. In tax year 2025 it gave $26,250 in 30 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $3,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$26,250
- Number of grants30
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$3,000
- Assets$1.1 million
- New grantees67%
Giving in 2025 was up from $18,250 the year before.
67% 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $48,500 | 41 | $1.3 million |
| 2023 | $321,432 | 37 | $904,264 |
| 2024 | $18,250 | 17 | $1.0 million |
| 2025 | $26,250 | 30 | $1.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Robert Parish 418 Waycliffe Drive North, Wayzata, MN 55391 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (952) 476-6292 |
| What to submit | Letter form and include copy of IRS determination letter |
| Restrictions | Grants are to be expended for charitable, literary, educational, religious, and scientific organizations. |
What Salem Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 14 | $17,000 |
| Florida | 6 | $2,750 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $2,500 |
| Connecticut | 2 | $1,500 |
| Wisconsin | 3 | $1,000 |
| New York | 2 | $500 |
| Maryland | 1 | $500 |
| Texas | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vetertainment | Social services program support | $3,000 |
| Wayzata Community Church | Religious program support | $3,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Health program support | $2,500 |
| Church of St John the Evangelist | Religious program support | $1,500 |
| Mounds Park Academy | Educational program support | $1,500 |
| The Retreat | Cultural and social services program support | $1,250 |
| Americares | Social services program support | $1,000 |
| Animal Humane Soceity | Social services program support | $1,000 |
| Minnesota Zoo Foundation | Cultural program support | $1,000 |
| Science Museum of Minnesota | Cultural program support | $1,000 |
| St Paul Academy & Summit School | Educational program support | $1,000 |
| Angel Foundation | Social services program support | $750 |
| Minneapolis Sailing Center | Social services program support | $750 |
| Centro de Trabajadores Unidos En la Lucha | Social services program support | $500 |
| Disabled Veterans National Foundation | Social services program support | $500 |
| Friends of the Bandshell Inc | Social services program support | $500 |
| International Owl Center | Environmental services program support | $500 |
| Olbrich Botanical Society | Environmental services program support | $500 |
| Ormond Memorial Art Museum Inc | Social services program support | $500 |
| Second Harvest of Central Florida | Religious program support | $500 |
| Shriners Hospitals for Children | Health program support | $500 |
| Special Olympics Florida | Social services program support | $500 |
| The Guild Inc | Social services program support | $500 |
| Trinity College | Educational program support | $500 |
| Hobart & William Smith Colleges | Educational program support | $250 |
| Interfaith Outreach & Community Partners | Religious program support | $250 |
| Milwaukee Community Bicycle Project Inc | Social services program support | $250 |
| Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity | Social services program support | $250 |
| Skidmore College | Educational program support | $250 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | Social services program support | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert S Parish
- Michael Parish
- John C Parish Jr
- Judith Diedrich
Questions people ask
Does Salem Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Salem Foundation Inc give?
$26,250 in tax year 2025, across 30 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs Salem Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Robert S Parish (President), Michael Parish (Secretary), John C Parish Jr (Director) and Judith Diedrich (Director).
What does Salem Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, faith communities and arts and culture.