Jerry and Tuyet Salzman Foundation
The Jerry and Tuyet Salzman Foundation is a private foundation based in Whittier, California. Its 2023 filing is marked as a final return, indicating that the foundation appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Jerry and Tuyet Salzman Foundation at a glance
In short: Jerry and Tuyet Salzman Foundation gave $87K across 20 grants in 2023 (avg $4K), mostly in California. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $87,175
- +103.0% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 20
- +150.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $4,359
- -18.8% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Primary geography
- California (62% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Jerry and Tuyet Salzman Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. This is not presented as a current application process, as the 2023 filing is marked as a final return.
- Contact
Mailing address: 14060 Eastridge Drive, Whittier, CA 90602
Phone: (562) 693-3203
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Jerry and Tuyet Salzman Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Grace Presbyterian Church ($26K). Together the top 10 received $68K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($16,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
32 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 32 grants of 32 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2023, 62% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 18% to North Carolina, 6% to New York, 5% to Massachusetts, and 4% to Idaho.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Jerry and Tuyet Salzman Foundation gives
- 42% of 2023 grantees were also funded in 2022. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2023). 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2021) to $87K (2023). In 2023 it made 20 grants totaling $87K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grace Presbyterian Church Vista, CA | Church donation | $25,500 |
| Project Vietnam Foundation Fountain Valley, CA | Chartitable donation | $23,000 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $16,000 |
| Smile Train New York, NY | Chartitable donation | $5,000 |
| Cite Soleil Companions of Christ Malden, MA | Chartitable donation | $4,000 |
| Assistance League of Whittier Whittier, CA | Chartitable donation | $3,375 |
| St Thomas Church Sun Valley, ID | church donation | $3,000 |
| Presbyterian Health Foundation Whittier, CA | chartitable contribution | $1,000 |
| St Jude's Children's Hospital Memphis, TN | Chartitable donation | $1,000 |
| St Joseph's Indian School Chamberlain, SD | Chartitable donation | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The 2023 filing reported 20 grants, the 2022 filing reported 8, and the 2021 filing reported 4.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $889 | $89,604 | $87,175 | 20 | $87,175 | $1,098 |
| 2022 | $88,715 | $2,734 | $44,217 | $42,950 | 8 | $42,950 | $2,734 |
| 2021 | $130,198 | $1,980 | $5,675 | $5,600 | 4 | $5,600 | $2,437 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2023 grants included support for organizations working in areas such as children’s health and development, cleft care, community programs, cancer support, and homelessness services. These are descriptions of supported grantees’ work, not stated foundation focus areas. For example, Project Vietnam Foundation says it works to improve the health and development of Vietnamese children at risk and in poor rural communities; Smile Train says it seeks to provide people born with clefts the same opportunities in life as others; and Assistance League of Whittier describes its work as transforming the lives of children and adults through community programs.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the foundation reported 20 grants totaling $87,175. Grants ranged from $100 to $25,500, with a median grant of $1,000. Notable grants included $25,500 to Grace Presbyterian Church in Vista, California; $23,000 to Project Vietnam Foundation; $16,000 to an individual recipient in North Carolina; $5,000 to Smile Train; and $4,000 to Cite Soleil Companions of Christ.
Other reported 2023 grants included $3,375 to Assistance League of Whittier, $3,000 to St Thomas Church, and $1,000 each to Presbyterian Health Foundation, St Jude’s Children’s Hospital, St Joseph’s Indian School, and CanCare. The filing also reported $600 to the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, $500 to Los Angeles Mission, and $200 to World Agape.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing lists Jerry Salzman as president and Tuyet Salzman as secretary.
Jerry and Tuyet Salzman Foundation is led by Jerry Salzman, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 2 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Jerry Salzman
President
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tuyet Salzman
Secretary
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2023. "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 Jerry and Tuyet Salzman Foundation
How much does Jerry and Tuyet Salzman Foundation give each year?
Jerry and Tuyet Salzman Foundation gave $87K across 20 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $43K across 8 grants.
What is Jerry and Tuyet Salzman Foundation's typical grant size?
Jerry and Tuyet Salzman Foundation's median grant in 2023 was $1,000, and its average grant was $4,359, across 20 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Jerry and Tuyet Salzman Foundation give grants?
Jerry and Tuyet Salzman Foundation gives mostly in California: 62% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were North Carolina (18%) and New York (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Whittier, CA (2 grants) and Los Angeles, CA (2 grants).
Does Jerry and Tuyet Salzman Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2023: none of the 20 grants with a stated purpose on Jerry and Tuyet Salzman Foundation's 2023 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Chartitable donation" (16 grants).
Who are Jerry and Tuyet Salzman Foundation's largest grantees?
Jerry and Tuyet Salzman Foundation's largest 2023 grantees include Grace Presbyterian Church ($25,500), Project Vietnam Foundation ($23,000) and Smile Train ($5,000), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($16,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 61% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
What does Jerry and Tuyet Salzman Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2023 grants included support for organizations working in areas such as children’s health and development, cleft care, community programs, cancer support, and homelessness services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Jerry and Tuyet Salzman Foundation?
The foundation states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Jerry and Tuyet Salzman Foundation's EIN?
Jerry and Tuyet Salzman Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-3917179. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2023.
Does Jerry and Tuyet Salzman Foundation 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.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 14, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2023
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