Saldanha Family Foundation Inc
Saldanha Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Dallas, Texas. It describes itself as a nonoperating distributing charitable organization whose sole function is disbursing funds to 501(c)(3) organizations.
Saldanha Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Saldanha Family Foundation Inc gave $115K across 14 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $114,850
- +15.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 14
- +7.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $8,204
- +7.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $1,011,989
- -9.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Colorado (74% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Saldanha Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 6438 Lupton Drive, Dallas, TX 75225
Phone: (954) 363-7353
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Saldanha Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Roundup River Ranch ($35K). Together the top 10 received $112K.
Grant Size Distribution
46 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 43 grants of 46 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went to organizations in Colorado (74%), Alaska (10%), Florida (9%), Texas (5%), and New York (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
How Saldanha Family Foundation Inc gives
- 57% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−8%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 177% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 $14K (2020) to $125K (2021). In 2024 it made 14 grants totaling $115K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Roundup River Ranch Gypsum, CO | Charitable | $35,000 |
| Bravo Vail Vail, CO | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Vail Valley Catholic Church Edwards, CO | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Christ the King Catholic Church Miami, FL | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Cristo Reyes Dallas Dallas, TX | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Abused Womens Aid in Crisis Anchorage, AK | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Covenant House Alaska Anchorage, AK | Charitable | $3,000 |
| My House Wasilla, AK | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders New York, NY | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Campfire Alaska Anchorage, AK | Charitable | $1,500 |
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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 | $1,011,989 | $40,606 | $150,874 | $114,850 | 14 | $114,850 | $22,063 | $65,034 |
| 2023 | $1,122,257 | $-1,831 | $113,491 | $99,500 | 13 | $99,500 | $8,488 | $61,354 |
| 2022 | $1,237,579 | $-9,750 | $139,901 | $122,000 | 10 | $122,000 | $903 | $64,067 |
| 2021 | $1,387,230 | $335,232 | $143,413 | $125,000 | 3 | $125,000 | $316,753 | $73,343 |
| 2020 | $1,195,411 | $-1,454 | $64,129 | $14,000 | 6 | — | $11,463 | $65,075 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Saldanha Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $65K 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 filing does not state a mission. Its 2024 grants went to charitable organizations, including organizations serving children with life-altering diagnoses and their families, addressing domestic violence, and offering skiing programs.
Roundup River Ranch describes its mission as providing free, medically supported camp programs for children with life-altering diagnoses and their families. Abused Women’s Aid in Crisis says its mission is to provide domestic violence safe shelter, intervention, and prevention. Alyeska Ski Club describes its mission as providing alpine ski racing and freeskiing programs, both competitive and recreational.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $114,850 through 14 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $35,000, with a median of $2,500.
Its largest 2024 grants included $35,000 to Roundup River Ranch, $25,000 to Bravo Vail, $25,000 to Vail Valley Catholic Church, $10,000 to Christ the King Catholic Church, and $5,000 to Cristo Reyes Dallas. Other listed grants included $3,000 each to Abused Women’s Aid in Crisis and Covenant House Alaska, and $2,000 to My House and Doctors Without Borders.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Stephen Saldanha and Stefan A. Saldanha as directors.
Saldanha Family Foundation Inc's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; all 2 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Stefan A. Saldanha
Director
On filings since 2020
$10K (2020) → $10K (2024)
Stephen Saldanha
Director
On filings since 2020
$10K (2020) → $10K (2024)
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 $10K, to Stephen Saldanha (Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Saldanha Family Foundation Inc
How much does Saldanha Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Saldanha Family Foundation Inc gave $115K across 14 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $100K across 13 grants.
What is Saldanha Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Saldanha Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $8,204, across 14 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Saldanha Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Saldanha Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Colorado: 74% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Alaska (10%) and Florida (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Anchorage, AK (4 grants) and Girdwood, AK (2 grants).
Does Saldanha Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on Saldanha Family Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (14 grants).
Who are Saldanha Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Saldanha Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Roundup River Ranch ($35,000), Bravo Vail ($25,000) and Vail Valley Catholic Church ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 74% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Saldanha Family Foundation Inc?
Saldanha Family Foundation Inc reported $1.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $115K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $65K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Saldanha Family Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s filing does not state a mission. Its 2024 grants went to charitable organizations, including organizations serving children with life-altering diagnoses and their families, addressing domestic violence, and offering skiing programs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Saldanha Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation 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 Saldanha Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Saldanha Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 65-6320528. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Saldanha Family 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 September 2026.
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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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Grantable. (2026). Saldanha Family Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 6, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/saldanha-family-foundation-inc-morg_1cb57b4f4a274219948fac8a624af776
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