Salem Community Benefit Inc
Accepts applications
Salem Community Benefit Inc is a private foundation in Salem, New Hampshire. In tax year 2025 it gave $18,000 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $10,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$18,000
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$93,716
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2025 was down from $58,000 the year before.
40% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $110,000 | 10 | $144,178 |
| 2024 | $58,000 | 9 | $97,056 |
| 2025 | $18,000 | 5 | $93,716 |
How to apply
| Contact | Joseph Sapienza 3 South Broadway, Salem, NH 03079 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (603) 890-5602, jsapienza@salemcoop.com |
| What to submit | Charitable organizations interested in learning more about the Grant Program, or who wish to obtain an application form, should visit the website: https://www.salemcoop.com/about-us/salem-community-benefit/ Applicants will need to provide the following materials with their requests for funding: a copy of their IRS determination letter; a board list; audited financial statements or a copy of their last tax filing with the IRS; the applicant's current operating budget and project budget; a copy of the board resolution to apply for funding; and a completed application. |
| Restrictions | Limited to organizations in the greater Salem, NH area. All qualified community needs will be considered. Charitable organizations interested in learning more or who wish to obtain an application form should contact the Salem Community Benefit, Inc. using the information provided provided above and at this webpage: https://www.salemcoop.com/about-us/contact-us/ |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to New Hampshire.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire | 2 | $12,500 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $5,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Catholic Charities New Hampshire (dba NH Food Bank) | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Bread and Roses | General Operating Support | $2,500 |
| The Upper Room | General Operating Support | $2,500 |
| Neighbors in Need | General Operating Support | $2,000 |
| Merrimack Valley Dream Center | General Operating Support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- David Beshara
- Christian Breen
- James Rausch
- Nadema Gemmell
- Ann R Lally
- Daniel X Stannard
Questions people ask
Does Salem Community Benefit Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Salem Community Benefit Inc give?
$18,000 in tax year 2025, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Salem Community Benefit Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists David Beshara (Director), Christian Breen (Director), James Rausch (Director) and Nadema Gemmell (Chairman) among 6 officers and trustees.