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Private Foundation
THE SALEM FOUNDATION
Based in BOSTON, MA, THE SALEM FOUNDATION operates as a Private Foundation. The organization reported $26.0M in revenue, $1.1M in expenses, $72.2M in total assets for fiscal year 2024. Imperigo tracks 122 reported grants from this foundation totaling approximately $19.9M.
EIN: 137196668
BOSTON, MA
Corporate Foundations
NTEE: T21
Latest filing: 2024
Total Revenue$26.0M
Total Expenses$1.1M
Total Assets$72.2M
Grants Given122
Grant Total$19.9M
Filing Years2020–2024
Sample Grants Given
HARVARD BUSINESS SCHOOL
EDUCATIONAL TO SUPPORT STUDENT NEEDS.
$100,000
SQUASHBUSTERS INC
TO CHALLENGE AND NURTURE URBAN YOUTH AS STUDENTS, ATHLETES AND CITIZENS SO THAT THEY RECOGNIZE AND FULFILL THEIR FULLEST POTENTIAL IN LIFE
$60,000
SAVE THE BAY INC
SAVE THE BAY PROTECTS, RESTORES, AND IMPROVES THE ECOLOGICAL HEALTH OF THE NARRANGANSETT BAY REGION, INCLUDING ITS WATERSHED AND ADJACENT COASTAL WATERS, THROUGH AN ECOSYSTEMBASED APPROACH TO ENVIORNMENTAL ACTION
$50,000
HARLEM LACROSSE
EMPOWER THE CHILDREN WHO ARE MOST AT RISK FOR ACADEMIC DECLINE AND DROPOUT TO RISE ABOVE THEIR CHALLENGES AND REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL.
$50,000
FOUNDATION FOR THE CAROLINAS
TO SERVE AS A CATALYST FOR PHILANTHROPIC ACTIVITY IN OUR 13-COUNTY REGION AND IS A DRIVER FOR MAJOR CIVIC EFFORTS. TO OFFER INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS THAT HELP INDIVIDUALS, NONPROFITS AND COMPANIES BRING THEIR CHARITABLE VISIONS TO LIFE.
$50,000
Showing up to 5 of 122 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
TRUSTEE
Paul J Salem
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $26.0M | $1.1M | $72.2M |
| 2023 | $16.5M | $2.3M | $50.9M |
| 2022 | $14.6M | $5.6M | $42.2M |
| 2021 | $36.7M | $5.6M | $36.3M |
| 2020 | $16.7M | $6.8M | $15.4M |
Between 2020 and 2024, reported annual revenue grew from $16.7M to $26.0M (+55%), with total assets most recently reported at $72.2M.
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.
Grant Geography
Grants from this foundation were reported to recipients in AR, CA, CT, DC, FL, GA, and 4 other states.
ARCACTDCFLGAINMAMDNC
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