Charles Salmanson Family Foundation
Charles Salmanson Family Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, based in Providence, RI. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 1 grant totaling $3K.
Charles Salmanson Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Charles Salmanson Family Foundation gave $3K across 1 grant in 2023 (avg $3K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $3,060
- Grants made (2023)
- 1
- Average grant
- $3,060
- Median grant
- $3,060
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Charles Salmanson Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Joslin Diabetes Center ($3K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2023 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Charles Salmanson Family Foundation gives
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $3K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Joslin Diabetes Center Boston, MA | General | $3,060 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $4,985 | $5,095 | $3,060 | 1 | $3,060 | $25 |
| 2022 | $110 | — | $181 | — | — | $43 | $10 |
| 2021 | $291 | — | $85 | — | — | — | $15 |
| 2020 | $376 | — | $85 | — | — | — | $21 |
| 2019 | $461 | — | $141 | — | — | — | $25 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Charles Salmanson Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $25 for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Charles Salmanson Family Foundation is led by Jerrold Salmanson, Trustee on every filing since 2019 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Jerrold Salmanson
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2023. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Charles Salmanson Family Foundation
How much does Charles Salmanson Family Foundation give each year?
Charles Salmanson Family Foundation gave $3K across 1 grant in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Charles Salmanson Family Foundation?
Charles Salmanson Family Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, based in Providence, RI.
Where does Charles Salmanson Family Foundation operate?
Charles Salmanson Family Foundation has awarded grants in Massachusetts.
How much is Charles Salmanson Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, Charles Salmanson Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $25 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Charles Salmanson Family Foundation's EIN?
Charles Salmanson Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-2571909. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 10, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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