Ruth & Samuel Salzberg Family Foundation
The Ruth and Samuel Salzberg Family Foundation is a private foundation established in 1961 and based in Rockville, Maryland. As a 501(c)(3) private foundation, it supports charitable causes through grantmaking activities.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.1M
+1.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$374K
+148.9% YoY
Grant Count
17
-5.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$22K
+163.5% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation primarily funds general support, with documented giving to Jewish education, healthcare, and Jewish community organizations. Recent grant activity indicates support for:
- Jewish education institutions
- Healthcare organizations
- Jewish community services
- Ukraine relief efforts
Grantmaking
The foundation made 11 grants in 2023, including:
Grant Range
s range from $20,000 to $30,000 based on recent activity
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation operates in the Maryland region, with documented support for organizations in the greater Washington, D.C. area.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 31, 2023:
- Total Assets: $2,061,653
- Total Revenues: $158,437
- Total Expenses: $154,280
- Investment Income and Dividends: $62,374
- Number of Employees: 0
Revenue Sources
Investment income and dividends represent the primary revenue source for the foundation.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,088,079 | $2,061,653 | $1,913,401 |
| Revenue | $98,926 | $158,437 | $61,418 |
| Expenses | $380,268 | $154,280 | $150,712 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $375,862 | $151,926 | $149,750 |
| Net Investment Income | $97,351 | $156,937 | $61,418 |
| Distributable Amount | $107,521 | $95,162 | $98,373 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
72 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELLEN EXELBERT | PRESIDENT/TREASURER | 2 | — |
| ARTHUR SALZBERG | VICE PRESIDENT | 2 | — |
| MICHAEL SALZBERG | SECRETARY | 2 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The Salzberg family has supported scholarships at the A. James Clark School of Engineering at the University of Maryland, demonstrating engagement with higher education funding beyond the foundation's primary grantmaking activities.
Salzberg Family Supports Scholarships | A. James Clark School of Engineering,Related Funders
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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