Gary Saltz Foundation Inc
Gary Saltz Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in New York, NY. In 2024, it made 76 grants totaling $3,434,350, supporting organizations working in areas including education, health, children’s services, human rights, voting access, and emergency response.
Gary Saltz Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Gary Saltz Foundation Inc gave $3.4M across 76 grants in 2024 (avg $45K), top state New York. 51% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $3,434,350
- -1.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 76
- +68.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $45,189
- -41.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $68,588,654
- +0.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 51% first-time grantees (39 of 76, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (39% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Gary Saltz Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 50 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY 10020
Phone: (212) 324-3382
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Gary Saltz Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Basser Center for BRCA ($250K). Together the top 10 received $1.6M.
Grant Size Distribution
256 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 178 grants of 256 (70%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 39% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 19% to California, 14% to the District of Columbia, 7% to Pennsylvania, and 7% to Colorado.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 76 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Gary Saltz Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
51%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 39 of 76 grantees (51%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $42K; repeat grants $49K. How we count
Medians: $25K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 37% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+0%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 90% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $3.4M (2021) to $4.0M (2022). In 2024 it made 76 grants totaling $3.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Basser Center for BRCA Philadelphia, PA | General Support | $250,000 |
| Crohn's & Colitis Foundation New York, NY | General Support | $250,000 |
| Replications Inc New York, NY | General Support | $250,000 |
| Community Initiatives (Juntos) Denver, CO | General Support | $200,000 |
| Alliance for Children's Rights Los Angeles, CA | General Support | $170,000 |
| Educare Washington, DC | General Support | $130,000 |
| Feminist Majority Foundation Arlington, VA | General Support | $100,000 |
| Physicians for Human Rights New York, NY | General Support | $100,000 |
| Southern California Public Radio (Laistkpcc) Pasadena, CA | General Support | $100,000 |
| Voteriders Washington, DC | General Support | $100,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $68,588,654 | $4,830,331 | $3,940,337 | $3,434,350 | 76 | $3,462,350 | $4,594,466 | $3,846,926 |
| 2023 | $68,223,142 | $2,946,924 | $3,956,043 | $3,483,049 | 45 | $3,484,549 | $2,475,858 | $3,718,753 |
| 2022 | $68,609,587 | $4,149,731 | $4,705,167 | $4,019,047 | 69 | $4,020,547 | $1,871,336 | $4,145,499 |
| 2021 | $68,770,722 | $3,842,918 | $4,028,882 | $3,431,692 | 66 | — | $621,469 | $3,690,768 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Gary Saltz Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $3.8M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No formal mission statement is provided. The 2024 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. For example, Replications Inc says its mission is to improve educational outcomes for inner-city students by supporting public schools in need of improvement. The Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation describes its work as seeking a cure for Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis and improving the quality of life of people affected by those diseases. The Alliance for Children’s Rights says it supports children and young adults through adoption and legal guardianship, and access to healthcare, education, and other critical supports.
Other 2024 grantees describe work that includes ensuring citizens can exercise their right to vote, documenting human rights violations, providing literacy and workforce development programs for young people, and delivering meals during humanitarian, climate, and community crises.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 76 grants totaling $3,434,350. Grant amounts ranged from $2,500 to $250,000, with a median grant of $25,000. The largest listed grants were $250,000 each to Basser Center for BRCA, Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation, and Replications Inc; $200,000 to Community Initiatives (JUNTOS); and $170,000 to Alliance for Children’s Rights. The listed grants were for general support.
Other 2024 grants included $130,000 to Educare, $100,000 each to Feminist Majority Foundation, Physicians for Human Rights, Southern California Public Radio, and VoteRiders, and $85,000 each to Mother Jones Foundation for National Progress and Planned Parenthood Federation of America (National Office).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Ronald Saltz as vice president, Susan Saltz as president and secretary, and Leonard Saltz as treasurer.
Gary Saltz Foundation Inc is led by Susan Saltz, President & Secretary on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Susan Saltz
President & Secretary
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Leonard Saltz
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ronald Saltz
Vice President
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Gary Saltz Foundation Inc
How much does Gary Saltz Foundation Inc give each year?
Gary Saltz Foundation Inc gave $3.4M across 76 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $3.5M across 45 grants.
What is Gary Saltz Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Gary Saltz Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $45,189, across 76 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Gary Saltz Foundation Inc that year got $42K on average.
Where does Gary Saltz Foundation Inc give grants?
Gary Saltz Foundation Inc's top state is New York, with 39% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (19%) and District of Columbia (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (25 grants), Washington, DC (10 grants), Los Angeles, CA (4 grants) and Santa Monica, CA (3 grants).
Does Gary Saltz Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Gary Saltz Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (76 of 76) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Gary Saltz Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Gary Saltz Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Basser Center for BRCA ($250,000), Crohn's & Colitis Foundation ($250,000) and Replications Inc ($250,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 22% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Gary Saltz Foundation Inc?
Gary Saltz Foundation Inc reported $68.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3.5M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3.8M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Gary Saltz Foundation Inc fund?
No formal mission statement is provided. The 2024 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. For example, Replications Inc says its mission is to improve educational outcomes for inner-city students by supporting public schools in need of improvement. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Gary Saltz Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Gary Saltz Foundation Inc's EIN?
Gary Saltz Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3267114. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Does Gary Saltz Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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