The Samuel Salmanson Foundation | Foundation Profile
GrantBay analyzes IRS Form 990-PF data to help grant seekers find fit funders like The Samuel Salmanson Foundation. Data shown is extracted from Form 990-PF filings.
EIN: 59-2466060
Foundation Overview
Based in Chestnut Hill, MA, The Samuel Salmanson Foundation has awarded 191 grants totaling $159,972 to organizations in Massachusetts, New York and 12 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $50 to $4,000, with a median award of $500.
Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot
Foundation Intelligence
Advanced analytics and strategic insights to help nonprofit organizations assess grant opportunities and optimize their application strategies
New Applicant Friendliness
0 of 13 recipients (0%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.
Geographic Focus
58% of grants are awarded in Massachusetts, with additional funding distributed across 13 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within Massachusetts, funding concentrates in Boston (81%), Jamaica Plain (5%), Waltham (5%).
Funding Trajectory
Declining funding trend with 27% decrease over 9 years may indicate reduced grant opportunities or shifting foundation priorities. This trajectory suggests more competitive application environment.
Program Areas
Dual focus on community projects (67%) and general purposes, indicating strategic concentration in complementary program areas.
Where is The Money Going?
Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Samuel Salmanson Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friends Of Dana Farber | $3,500 | Boston, MA, US | General Use Of Charity | 2024 |
| Temple Sinai | $2,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Use Of Charity | 2024 |
| Misc Gifts 250 | $1,700 | Providence, RI, US | General | 2024 |
| Breast Cancer Research | $1,300 | New York, NY, US | General Use Of Charity | 2024 |
| Temple Israel | $1,050 | Boston, MA, US | General Use Of Charity | 2024 |
| Dr Patrick O'gara Research Fund | $1,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Use Of Charity | 2024 |
| Anti-defamation League | $800 | Boston, MA, US | General Use Of Charity | 2024 |
| Aclu | $500 | Boston, MA, US | General Use Of Charity | 2024 |
| Bhutan Foundation | $500 | Washington, DC, US | General Use Of Charity | 2024 |
| World Central Kitchen | $500 | Washington, DC, US | General | 2024 |
| Washington Latin Public Charter Sch | $500 | Washington, DC, US | General Use Of Charity | 2024 |
| Community Servings | $250 | Jamaica Plain, MA, US | General Use Of Charity | 2024 |
| Museum Of Fine Arts | $140 | Boston, MA, US | General Use Of Charity | 2024 |
| Community Servings | $100 | Jamaica Plain, MA, US | General Use Of Charity | 2023 |
| Dana Farber Jimmy Fund | $500 | Boston, MA, US | General Use Of Charity | 2023 |
| Washington Latin Public Charter Sch | $500 | Washington, DC, US | General Use Of Charity | 2023 |
| Brigham & Women's Hospital | $525 | Boston, MA, US | General | 2023 |
| 2 Life Communities | $680 | Boston, MA, US | General Charitable | 2023 |
| Misc Gifts 250 | $390 | Providence, RI, US | General | 2023 |
| Dr Patrick O'gara Research Fund | $1,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Use Of Charity | 2023 |
| Temple Israel | $1,050 | Boston, MA, US | General Use Of Charity | 2023 |
| Friends Of Dana Farber | $2,600 | Boston, MA, US | General Use Of Charity | 2023 |
| Mass General Brigham | $2,625 | Boston, MA, US | General Use Of Charity | 2023 |
| Temple Sinai | $2,700 | Washington, DC, US | General Use Of Charity | 2023 |
| Community Servings | $100 | Jamaica Plain, MA, US | General Use Of Charity | 2023 |
| Dana Farber Jimmy Fund | $500 | Boston, MA, US | General Use Of Charity | 2023 |
| Washington Latin Public Charter Sch | $500 | Washington, DC, US | General Use Of Charity | 2023 |
| Brigham & Women's Hospital | $525 | Boston, MA, US | General | 2023 |
| 2 Life Communities | $680 | Boston, MA, US | General Charitable | 2023 |
| Misc Gifts 250 | $390 | Providence, RI, US | General | 2023 |
| Dr Patrick O'gara Research Fund | $1,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Use Of Charity | 2023 |
| Temple Israel | $1,050 | Boston, MA, US | General Use Of Charity | 2023 |
| Friends Of Dana Farber | $2,600 | Boston, MA, US | General Use Of Charity | 2023 |
| Mass General Brigham | $2,625 | Boston, MA, US | General Use Of Charity | 2023 |
| Temple Sinai | $2,700 | Washington, DC, US | General Use Of Charity | 2023 |
| Temple Israel | $3,100 | Boston, MA, US | General Use Of Charity | 2022 |
| Combined Jewish Philanthropies | $2,000 | Boston, MA, US | General | 2022 |
| Washington Latin Public Charter Sch | $1,500 | Washington, DC, US | General Use Of Charity | 2022 |
| Solomon Scholars | $1,500 | Newark, NJ, US | General | 2022 |
| Friends Of Dana Farber | $1,100 | Boston, MA, US | General Use Of Charity | 2022 |
| Anti-defamation League | $1,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Use Of Charity | 2022 |
| Dana Farber Jimmy Fund | $800 | Boston, MA, US | General Use Of Charity | 2022 |
| Broadway Cares | $636 | New York, NY, US | General | 2022 |
| Misc Gifts 250 | $525 | Providence, RI, US | General | 2022 |
| Dr Patrick O'gara Research Fund | $500 | Boston, MA, US | General Use Of Charity | 2022 |
| Greater Boston Food Bank | $300 | Boston, MA, US | General Use Of Charity | 2022 |
| World Central Kitchen | $300 | Washington, DC, US | General | 2022 |
| Museum Of Fine Arts | $270 | Boston, MA, US | General Use Of Charity | 2022 |
| American Association For Cancer Res | $250 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Use Of Charity | 2022 |
| Breast Cancer Research | $250 | New York, NY, US | General Use Of Charity | 2022 |
| Pancreatic Cancer Action Network | $250 | Manhattan Beach, CA, US | General | 2022 |
| Aclu | $200 | Boston, MA, US | General Use Of Charity | 2022 |
| Encore Stage & Studio | $200 | Arlington, VA, US | General Use Of Charity | 2022 |
| St Jude's Children's Hospital | $200 | Memphis, TN, US | General Use Of Charity | 2022 |
| Museum Of Fine Arts | $254 | Boston, MA, US | General Use Of Charity | 2021 |
| Breast Cancer Research | $500 | New York, NY, US | General Use Of Charity | 2021 |
| Greater Boston Food Bank | $500 | Boston, MA, US | General Use Of Charity | 2021 |
| Dana Farber Jimmy Fund | $700 | Boston, MA, US | General Use Of Charity | 2021 |
| Mass General Brigham | $850 | Boston, MA, US | General Use Of Charity | 2021 |
| Misc Gifts 250 | $950 | Providence, RI, US | General | 2021 |
| Anti-defamation League | $1,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Use Of Charity | 2021 |
| Dr Patrick O'gara Research Fund | $1,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Use Of Charity | 2021 |
| Temple Israel | $1,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Use Of Charity | 2021 |
| Bhutan Foundation | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Use Of Charity | 2021 |
| Brigham & Women's Hospital | $1,500 | Boston, MA, US | General | 2021 |
| Combined Jewish Philanthropies | $1,500 | Boston, MA, US | General | 2021 |
| Temple Sinai | $2,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Use Of Charity | 2021 |
| Friends Of Dana Farber | $2,100 | Boston, MA, US | General Use Of Charity | 2021 |
| Museum Of Fine Arts | $254 | Boston, MA, US | General Use Of Charity | 2021 |
| Breast Cancer Research | $500 | New York, NY, US | General Use Of Charity | 2021 |
| Greater Boston Food Bank | $500 | Boston, MA, US | General Use Of Charity | 2021 |
| Dana Farber Jimmy Fund | $700 | Boston, MA, US | General Use Of Charity | 2021 |
| Mass General Brigham | $850 | Boston, MA, US | General Use Of Charity | 2021 |
| Misc Gifts 250 | $950 | Providence, RI, US | General | 2021 |
| Anti-defamation League | $1,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Use Of Charity | 2021 |
| Dr Patrick O'gara Research Fund | $1,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Use Of Charity | 2021 |
| Temple Israel | $1,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Use Of Charity | 2021 |
| Bhutan Foundation | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Use Of Charity | 2021 |
| Brigham & Women's Hospital | $1,500 | Boston, MA, US | General | 2021 |
| Combined Jewish Philanthropies | $1,500 | Boston, MA, US | General | 2021 |
| Temple Sinai | $2,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Use Of Charity | 2021 |
| Friends Of Dana Farber | $2,100 | Boston, MA, US | General Use Of Charity | 2021 |
| Greater Boston Food Bank | $300 | Boston, MA, US | General Use Of Charity | 2020 |
| Combined Jewish Philanthropies | $500 | Boston, MA, US | General | 2020 |
| Brigham & Women's Hospital | $1,000 | Boston, MA, US | General | 2020 |
| Dana Farber Jimmy Fund | $1,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Use Of Charity | 2020 |
| Spring Lake Ranch | $1,000 | Cuttingsville, VT, US | General Use Of Charity | 2020 |
| Temple Israel | $1,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Use Of Charity | 2020 |
| The Godnick Center | $1,000 | Rutland, VT, US | General Use Of Charity | 2020 |
| Fine Arts Work Center | $2,000 | Provincetown, MA, US | General | 2020 |
| Washington Latin Public Charter Sch | $2,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Use Of Charity | 2020 |
| Friends Of Dana Farber | $2,500 | Boston, MA, US | General Use Of Charity | 2020 |
| Misc Gifts 250 | $2,575 | Providence, RI, US | General | 2020 |
| Museum Of Fine Arts | $56 | Boston, MA, US | General Use Of Charity | 2019 |
| Community Servings | $100 | Jamaica Plain, MA, US | General Use Of Charity | 2019 |
| Mgh Bronchiectosis Fund | $100 | Boston, MA, US | General Use Of Charity | 2019 |
| One Family Inc | $100 | Waltham, MA, US | General Use Of Charity | 2019 |
| Pine Street Inn | $100 | Boston, MA, US | General Use Of Charity | 2019 |
| Rosie's Place | $100 | Boston, MA, US | General Use Of Charity | 2019 |
| St Jude's Children's Hospital | $100 | Memphis, TN, US | General Use Of Charity | 2019 |
| Encore Stage & Studio | $250 | Arlington, VA, US | General Use Of Charity | 2019 |
| The Key School | $250 | Washington, DC, US | General Use Of Charity | 2019 |
| Kidsclothes | $300 | Providence, RI, US | General | 2019 |
| Greater Boston Food Bank | $500 | Boston, MA, US | General Use Of Charity | 2019 |
| United Nations Foundation | $500 | New York, NY, US | General | 2019 |
| Temple Israel | $1,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Use Of Charity | 2019 |
| Washington Latin Public Charter Sch | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Use Of Charity | 2019 |
| Misc Gifts 250 | $1,605 | Providence, RI, US | General | 2019 |
| Temple Sinai | $2,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Use Of Charity | 2019 |
| Combined Jewish Philanthropies | $2,180 | Boston, MA, US | General | 2019 |
| Friends Of Dana Farber | $3,500 | Boston, MA, US | General Use Of Charity | 2019 |
| Brandeis National Committee | $115 | Waltham, MA, US | General Use Of Charity | 2017 |
| Community Servings | $100 | Jamaica Plain, MA, US | General Use Of Charity | 2017 |
| Dana Farber Mass Challenge | $200 | Needham, MA, US | General Use Of Charity | 2017 |
| Dwares Jcc | $100 | Providence, RI, US | General Use Of Charity | 2017 |
| Encore Stage & Studio | $700 | Arlington, VA, US | General Use Of Charity | 2017 |
| Friends Of Dana Farber | $2,700 | Boston, MA, US | General Use Of Charity | 2017 |
| Greater Boston Food Bank | $100 | Boston, MA, US | General Use Of Charity | 2017 |
| Home For Little Wanderers | $125 | Boston, MA, US | General Use Of Charity | 2017 |
| Independent Educational Council | $100 | Fairfax, VA, US | General Use Of Charity | 2017 |
| Kids Dreams | $100 | West Palm Beach, FL, US | General Use Of Charity | 2017 |
| Pine Street Inn | $100 | Boston, MA, US | General Use Of Charity | 2017 |
| Shelter Animal Reiki Association | $500 | San Rafael, CA, US | General Use Of Charity | 2017 |
| Spring Lake Ranch | $1,000 | Cuttingsville, VT, US | General Use Of Charity | 2017 |
| St Jude's Children's Hospital | $100 | Memphis, TN, US | General Use Of Charity | 2017 |
| Temple Sinai | $1,547 | Washington, DC, US | General Use Of Charity | 2017 |
| Temple Israel | $1,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Use Of Charity | 2017 |
| Temple Beth-el Of Great Neck | $200 | Great Neck, NY, US | General Use Of Charity | 2017 |
| Temple Emanuel | $50 | Providence, RI, US | General Use Of Charity | 2017 |
| The Foley Cancer Center | $500 | Rutland, VT, US | General Use Of Charity | 2017 |
| The Godnick Center | $1,000 | Rutland, VT, US | General Use Of Charity | 2017 |
| The Miriam Fund | $500 | Boston, MA, US | General Use Of Charity | 2017 |
| William James College Scholarship F | $100 | Newton, MA, US | General Use Of Charity | 2017 |
| Aclu | $100 | Boston, MA, US | General Use Of Charity | 2016 |
| American Association For Cancer Research | $100 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Use Of Charity | 2016 |
| American Red Cross | $500 | Washington, DC, US | General Use Of Charity | 2016 |
| Breast Cancer Research | $200 | New York, NY, US | General Use Of Charity | 2016 |
| Care For Kids | $100 | Silver Spring, MD, US | General Use Of Charity | 2016 |
| Community Servings | $100 | Jamaica Plain, MA, US | General Use Of Charity | 2016 |
| Cradles To Crayons | $100 | Brighton, MA, US | General Use Of Charity | 2016 |
| Dr Patrick O'gara Research Fund | $1,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Use Of Charity | 2016 |
| Encore Stage & Studio | $250 | Arlington, VA, US | General Use Of Charity | 2016 |
| Friends Of Dana Farber | $3,700 | Boston, MA, US | General Use Of Charity | 2016 |
| Greater Boston Food Bank | $350 | Boston, MA, US | General Use Of Charity | 2016 |
| Houston Spca | $500 | Houston, TX, US | General Use Of Charity | 2016 |
| Jewish Federation Of North America | $500 | New York, NY, US | General Use Of Charity | 2016 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Co Caroline Preneta | $200 | Natick, MA, US | General Use Of Charity | 2016 |
| Make-a-wish Ma & Ri | $100 | Boston, MA, US | Generral Use Of Charity | 2016 |
| Mt Sinai Health System Office Of Development | $100 | New York, NY, US | General Use Of Charity | 2016 |
| Museum Of Fine Arts | $75 | Boston, MA, US | General Use Of Charity | 2016 |
| One Family Inc | $100 | Waltham, MA, US | General Use Of Charity | 2016 |
| Pine Street Inn | $250 | Boston, MA, US | General Use Of Charity | 2016 |
| Planned Parenthood | $100 | Boston, MA, US | General Use Of Charity | 2016 |
| Room To Grow National Inc | $200 | Boston, MA, US | General Use Of Charity | 2016 |
| Rosie's Place | $100 | Boston, MA, US | General Use Of Charity | 2016 |
| Silent Spring Institute | $300 | Newton, MA, US | Geneeral Use Of Charity | 2016 |
| Solomon Education Scholars Brigham And Women's Hospital Developmenet Office | $1,500 | Boston, MA, US | General Use Of Charity | 2016 |
| Temple Sinai | $4,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Use Of Charity | 2016 |
| Temple Israel | $1,100 | Boston, MA, US | General Use Of Charity | 2016 |
| The Mediation Initiative | $500 | San Diego, CA, US | General Use Of Charity | 2016 |
| Us Holocaust Memorial Museum | $100 | Washington, DC, US | General Use Of Charity | 2016 |
| Washington Latin Public Charter School | $1,500 | Washington, DC, US | General Use Of Charity | 2016 |
| Wgbh Public Tv | $100 | Boston, MA, US | General Use Of Charity | 2016 |
| A Wider Circle | $600 | Silver Spring, MD, US | General Use Of Charity | 2015 |
| American Cancer Society | $50 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | General Use Of Charity | 2015 |
| American Heart Association | $200 | Waltham, MA, US | General Use Of Charity | 2015 |
| Breast Cancer Research Foundation | $200 | New York, NY, US | General Use Of Charity | 2015 |
| Care For Kids Children's Natl Hospital | $100 | Washington, DC, US | General Use Of Charity | 2015 |
| Dana Farber Cancer Institute | $1,150 | Brookline, MA, US | General Use Of Charity | 2015 |
| Dr Patrick O'gara Research & Education Fund Brigham And Women's Hospital | $2,500 | Boston, MA, US | General Use Of Charity | 2015 |
| Friends Of Dana Farber | $3,175 | Boston, MA, US | General Use Of Charity | 2015 |
| Hope High Dollars For Scholars | $100 | Dedham, MA, US | General Use Of Charity | 2015 |
| International Rescue Committee | $500 | New York, NY, US | General Use Of Charity | 2015 |
| Key School Pta | $500 | Washington, DC, US | General Use Of Charity | 2015 |
| Lilliam Zarum Oncology Patient Fund | $75 | Providence, RI, US | General Use Of Charity | 2015 |
| Marine Toys For Tots Foundation | $100 | Triangle, VA, US | General Use Of Charity | 2015 |
| Morse Life Foundation | $350 | West Palm Beach, FL, US | General Use Of Charity | 2015 |
| Museum Of Fine Arts Boston | $75 | Pittsfield, MA, US | General Use Of Charity | 2015 |
| Museum Of Fine Arts Artful Healing Program | $100 | Boston, MA, US | General Use Of Charity | 2015 |
| One Family Inc | $100 | Waltham, MA, US | General Use Of Charity | 2015 |
| Palm Beach Synagogue | $100 | Palm Beach, FL, US | General Use Of Charity | 2015 |
| Project Bread | $100 | Boston, MA, US | General Use Of Charity | 2015 |
| Room To Grow National Inc | $300 | Boston, MA, US | General Use Of Charity | 2015 |
| Rosie's Place | $100 | Boston, MA, US | General Use Of Charity | 2015 |
| Silent Spring Institute | $200 | Newton, MA, US | General Use Of Charity | 2015 |
| Solomon Scholars - Brigham And Woman's Hospital | $1,500 | Boston, MA, US | General Use Of Charity | 2015 |
| Temple Beth El | $100 | West Palm Beach, FL, US | General Use Of Charity | 2015 |
| Temple Israel | $2,050 | Boston, MA, US | General Use Of Charity | 2015 |
| Temple Sinai | $4,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Use Of Charity | 2015 |
| Washington Latin School | $500 | Washington, DC, US | General Use Of Charity | 2015 |
| Wpbt 2 Public Tv | $100 | Miami, FL, US | General Use Of Charity | 2015 |
Foundations Similar to The Samuel Salmanson Foundation
Discover 5 foundations with comparable assets ($371,219-$380,720), similar grant patterns, and geographic focus in MA that may also align with your organization's funding needs and grant seeking strategy.
| Foundation Name | Total Assets | Typical Grant Size | Service Area | Similarity Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
The O'shaughnessy Family Foundation
EIN: 43-1669212 | 95 grants awarded |
$379,306
(≈ Similar) |
$1,000
median grant |
Uxbridge, MA
Same state |
|
|
Landman Family Charitable Foundation
EIN: 20-6910436 | 334 grants awarded |
$379,763
(≈ Similar) |
$834
median grant |
Newton, MA
Same state |
|
|
Safty5 Foundation
EIN: 20-7199304 | 372 grants awarded |
$380,720
(≈ Similar) |
$725
median grant |
Lexington, MA
Same state |
|
|
Philip & Bette Ayoub Foundation
EIN: 05-0508597 | 167 grants awarded |
$372,277
(≈ Similar) |
$300
median grant |
Seekonk, MA
Same state |
|
|
The Spungin Family Foundation
EIN: 26-1124991 | 18 grants awarded |
$371,219
(≈ Similar) |
$750
median grant |
Marblehead, MA
Same state |
|
Related Foundation Resources in MA:
Contact Information
Official contact details for The Samuel Salmanson Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 59-2466060 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 160 BOYLSTON STREET 1205 Chestnut Hill, MA 02467-0000 |
Key People (2)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee The Samuel Salmanson Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Trustee | James A Salmanson |
|---|---|
| Trustee | Tobey S Oresman |
Forms 990-PF
IRS Form 990-PF filings provide comprehensive financial information, grant details, and operational data. These documents are essential resources for understanding foundation capacity, giving patterns, and strategic priorities.
Form 990-PF Research Tips
- Review Part XV for detailed grant recipient information and funding purposes
- Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
- Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
- Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns
About This Foundation Profile
This comprehensive foundation profile for The Samuel Salmanson Foundation is powered by Grant Bay's advanced foundation research platform. Our system analyzes IRS Form 990-PF filings, grant histories, and philanthropic patterns to provide nonprofit organizations with actionable intelligence for grant seeking success.
Data Sources & Accuracy
All information is derived from official IRS filings and public records. Grant Bay processes thousands of Form 990-PF documents to extract grant details, financial data, and organizational information. Data accuracy depends on foundation reporting quality and IRS filing completeness.
Research Applications
Use this profile for prospect research, grant strategy development, application preparation, and relationship building. Combine this data with additional research on foundation priorities, application processes, and board member backgrounds for comprehensive grant seeking strategies.