James & Beatrice Salah Charitable Trust
The James & Beatrice Salah Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The Salah Foundation says it was founded in 2010 and funded from the trust; it supports nonprofit organizations in the United States through programs intended to strengthen families and communities and help people become productive and responsible citizens.
James & Beatrice Salah Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: James & Beatrice Salah Charitable Trust gave $4.3M across 82 grants in 2024 (avg $52K), top state Florida. 51% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $4,296,486
- +49.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 82
- +41.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $52,396
- +5.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $106,671,037
- -0.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 51% first-time grantees (42 of 82, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Florida (44% 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 James & Beatrice Salah Charitable Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Its process begins with an interview or site visit, followed by a proposal brief or pre-funding form; invited organizations may then submit a grant application. The application requires materials including 990 status, audited financials, and profit-and-loss statements. The foundation asks applicants to propose a specific program or project rather than general initiatives or overhead, and it does not fund start-ups, international programs, general operating or overhead costs, or marketing campaigns. The stated process from steps one through four takes 1–3 months. A progress report is due 12 months after a grant award, covering impact and management of the grant funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1500 N Federal Highway 200, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
Phone: (954) 561-0079
Website: https://salahfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who James & Beatrice Salah Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Broward Health Foundation ($1.0M). Together the top 10 received $2.7M.
Grant Size Distribution
324 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 223 grants of 324 (69%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation supports nonprofits in the United States. In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida (44%), Colorado (15%), California (14%), Massachusetts (14%), and Texas (10%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 82 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is James & Beatrice Salah Charitable Trust open to new grantees?
51%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 42 of 82 grantees (51%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $26K; repeat grants $80K. How we count
Medians: $25K first-time, $17K repeat.
- 34% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−18%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 85% 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 (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $2.9M (2023) to $5.2M (2021). In 2024 it made 82 grants totaling $4.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Broward Health Foundation Fort Lauderdale, FL | Program Support | $1,000,000 |
| The Regents of University of California San Francisco San Francisco, CA | Program Support | $500,000 |
| University of Miami Coral Gables, FL | Program Support | $300,000 |
| Steadman Philippon Research Institute Vail, CO | Program Support | $250,000 |
| Childrens Hospital Foundation Aurora, CO | Program Support | $137,000 |
| Broward Performing Arts Foundation Inc Fort Lauderdale, FL | Program Support | $135,000 |
| Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Inc Boston, MA | Program Support | $100,000 |
| Transformations by Austin Angels Austin, TX | Program Support | $100,000 |
| Bridgewater State University Foundation Bridgewater, MA | Program Support | $92,897 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Broward Fort Lauderdale, FL | Program Support | $88,500 |
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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 | $106,671,037 | $5,578,979 | $6,166,440 | $4,296,486 | 82 | $5,544,907 | $4,957,446 | $6,552,773 |
| 2023 | $107,258,498 | $6,782,822 | $5,091,871 | $2,873,868 | 58 | $4,419,759 | $6,135,791 | $5,692,577 |
| 2022 | $105,568,213 | $2,319,218 | $6,530,943 | $4,322,112 | 66 | $5,615,568 | $1,287,728 | $6,172,234 |
| 2021 | $109,776,932 | $7,464,264 | $7,416,550 | $5,242,698 | 62 | $6,352,494 | $6,531,406 | $7,100,465 |
| 2020 | $109,729,715 | $5,727,453 | $5,341,767 | $3,581,000 | 56 | — | $4,993,837 | $5,918,966 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, James & Beatrice Salah Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $6.6M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s guiding mission is “to give a hand up not a hand out.” Its stated funding areas include medical research, mental health, veteran services, early childhood education and mentoring, arts and culture education, health-sciences innovation, solutions for differently abled people, human-trafficking elimination, social services, animal welfare, and first-responder assistance.
Its 2024 grantees illustrate a range of work. Steadman Philippon Research Institute describes its work as research, innovation, and education in orthopaedic sports medicine and regenerative medicine. Broward Performing Arts Foundation says it supports the programming, educational activities, operations, and capital development of the Broward Center for the Performing Arts. Transformations by Austin Angels describes its mission as supporting children, youth, and families in the foster-care community through giving, relationships, and mentorship. Bridgewater State University Foundation says it assists the university in teaching, learning, and research, while South Shore Mental Health Center describes its work as providing integrated care and supporting emotional well-being.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the trust reported 82 grants totaling $4,296,486. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $1,000,000, with a median of $20,000. The largest reported awards included $1,000,000 to Broward Health Foundation, $500,000 to the Regents of the University of California San Francisco, $300,000 to the University of Miami, and $250,000 to Steadman Philippon Research Institute. These grants were listed for program support.
Other reported awards included $137,000 to Children’s Hospital Foundation, $135,000 to Broward Performing Arts Foundation, $100,000 each to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Transformations by Austin Angels, and $92,897 to Bridgewater State University Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Frank Ronald Mastriana as trustee. It lists Noreen S. Burpee as executive director and grants advisory board member, and George J. Taylor, Joseph G. Salah, Frederick D. Churbuck, and Megan N. Fearnow as grants advisory board members. The foundation’s website identifies Noreen Salah Burpee as executive director.
James & Beatrice Salah Charitable Trust is led by Noreen S. Burpee, Executive Director & Grants Advisory since 2023 (on filings since 2020); all 6 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Noreen S. Burpee
Executive Director & Grants Advisory
Executive Director & Grants → Executive Director & Grants Advisory, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$275K (2020) → $275K (2024)
Frank Ronald Mastriana
Trustee
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$300K (2023) → $300K (2024)
Frederick D. Churbuck
Grants Advisory Board
On filings since 2020
12 hrs/week
$50K (2020) → $50K (2024)
George J. Taylor
Grants Advisory Board
On filings since 2020
12 hrs/week
$50K (2020) → $50K (2024)
Joseph G. Salah
Grants Advisory Board
On filings since 2020
12 hrs/week
$50K (2020) → $50K (2024)
Megan N. Fearnow
Grants Advisory Board
On filings since 2020
12 hrs/week
$50K (2020) → $50K (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Ron Mastriana (2020–2022) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $300K, to Frank Ronald Mastriana (Trustee). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about James & Beatrice Salah Charitable Trust
How much does James & Beatrice Salah Charitable Trust give each year?
James & Beatrice Salah Charitable Trust gave $4.3M across 82 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2.9M across 58 grants.
What is James & Beatrice Salah Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
James & Beatrice Salah Charitable Trust's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $52,396, across 82 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from James & Beatrice Salah Charitable Trust that year got $26K on average.
Where does James & Beatrice Salah Charitable Trust give grants?
James & Beatrice Salah Charitable Trust's top state is Florida, with 44% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Colorado (15%) and California (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Austin, TX (11 grants), Fort Lauderdale, FL (10 grants), Denver, CO (4 grants) and Boston, MA (2 grants).
Does James & Beatrice Salah Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 82 grants with a stated purpose on James & Beatrice Salah Charitable Trust's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (82 grants).
Who are James & Beatrice Salah Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
James & Beatrice Salah Charitable Trust's largest 2024 grantees include Broward Health Foundation ($1,000,000), The Regents of University of California San Francisco ($500,000) and University of Miami ($300,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 42% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is James & Beatrice Salah Charitable Trust?
James & Beatrice Salah Charitable Trust reported $106.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $5.5M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $6.6M (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 James & Beatrice Salah Charitable Trust fund?
The foundation’s guiding mission is “to give a hand up not a hand out.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from James & Beatrice Salah Charitable Trust?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is James & Beatrice Salah Charitable Trust's EIN?
James & Beatrice Salah Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-6882525. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does James & Beatrice Salah Charitable Trust 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 September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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