The Martin and Nora Salzman Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Martin and Nora Salzman Foundation is a private foundation in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $50,700 in 32 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $11,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$50,700
- Number of grants32
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$11,000
- Assets$486,200
- New grantees22%
Giving in 2025 was down from $50,710 the year before.
22% 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 | $60,210 | 28 | $395,692 |
| 2024 | $50,710 | 29 | $472,242 |
| 2025 | $50,700 | 32 | $486,200 |
How to apply
The Martin and Nora Salzman 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.
What The Martin and Nora Salzman Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to New Jersey.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 4 | $21,700 |
| Pennsylvania | 6 | $13,650 |
| New York | 15 | $10,000 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $3,100 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $1,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $750 |
| Texas | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation of South Jersey | General purpose support | $11,000 |
| Cooper Foundation | General purpose support | $10,000 |
| Jefferson Center for Interprofessional Education | General purpose support | $10,000 |
| New York University | General purpose support | $2,500 |
| World Central Kitchen | General purpose support | $2,500 |
| Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia | General purpose support | $2,000 |
| International Rescue Committee | General purpose support | $2,000 |
| Adl | General purpose support | $1,000 |
| Americares | General purpose support | $1,000 |
| Bklyn Public Library | General purpose support | $500 |
| Carnegie Mellon University | General purpose support | $500 |
| Center School PTA | General purpose support | $500 |
| MD Anderson Cancer Center | General purpose support | $500 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | General purpose support | $500 |
| Planned Parenthood | General purpose support | $500 |
| PTA of PS 199 | General purpose support | $500 |
| University of Rochester | General purpose support | $500 |
| Whyy | General purpose support | $500 |
| Friends of the Arava Institue | General purpose support | $500 |
| J Street Education Fund | General purpose support | $500 |
| Eleanor Roosevelt High School | General purpose support | $500 |
| Food Bank of South Jersey | General purpose support | $400 |
| Philabundance | General purpose support | $400 |
| Grounds for Sculpture | General purpose support | $300 |
| Curtis Institute of Music | General purpose support | $250 |
| Doctors Without Borders | General purpose support | $250 |
| Breakthrough T1D | General purpose support | $250 |
| Brain Aneurysm Foundation | General purpose support | $250 |
| Crohns and Colitis Foundation | General purpose support | $200 |
| Sesame Workshop | General purpose support | $200 |
| Hillel International | General purpose support | $100 |
| Project Open | General purpose support | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Martin Salzman
- Nora Salzman
Questions people ask
Does The Martin and Nora Salzman Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Martin and Nora Salzman Foundation give?
$50,700 in tax year 2025, across 32 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs The Martin and Nora Salzman Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Martin Salzman (President) and Nora Salzman (Vice President).
What does The Martin and Nora Salzman Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and international.