Salem Community Benefit Inc
Salem Community Benefit Inc is a private foundation focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Salem, NH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $94K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 5 grants totaling $18K.
Salem Community Benefit Inc at a glance
In short: Salem Community Benefit Inc gave $18K across 5 grants in 2026 (avg $4K), mostly in New Hampshire. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $18,000
- -69.0% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 5
- -44.4% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $3,600
- -44.1% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $93,716
- -3.4% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- New Hampshire (69% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Salem Community Benefit Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Catholic Charities New Hampshire (dba NH Food Bank) ($10K). Together the top 5 received $18K.
Grant Size Distribution
42 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 42 grants of 42 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Salem Community Benefit Inc gives
- Giving fell 83% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 441% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $18K (2026) to $110K (2024). In 2026 it made 5 grants totaling $18K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Catholic Charities New Hampshire (dba NH Food Bank) Manchester, NH | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Bread and Roses Lawrence, MA | General Operating Support | $2,500 |
| The Upper Room Derry, NH | General Operating Support | $2,500 |
| Neighbors in Need Lawrence, MA | General Operating Support | $2,000 |
| Merrimack Valley Dream Center Lawrence, MA | General Operating Support | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $93,716 | $16,085 | $19,425 | $18,000 | 5 | $18,750 | $4,254 |
| 2025 | $97,056 | $12,123 | $59,245 | $58,000 | 9 | $58,660 | $6,020 |
| 2024 | $144,178 | $12,186 | $111,075 | $110,000 | 10 | $110,575 | $9,169 |
| 2023 | $243,067 | $50,239 | $106,025 | $105,000 | 8 | $105,550 | $11,929 |
| 2022 | $298,853 | $100,237 | $110,548 | $109,673 | 10 | $110,148 | $11,806 |
| 2021 | $309,164 | $142,202 | $58,350 | $57,500 | 5 | — | $9,911 |
| 2020 | $225,312 | $100,174 | $95,806 | $94,981 | 9 | — | $8,716 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Salem Community Benefit Inc reported a distributable amount of $4K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Salem Community Benefit Inc is led by Nadema Gemmell, Chairman on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Nadema Gemmell
Chairman
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christian Breen
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Beshara
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James Rausch
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ann R Lally
Treasurer & Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniel X Stannard
Treasurer & Secretary
New on the 2026 filing
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "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 Salem Community Benefit Inc
How much does Salem Community Benefit Inc give each year?
Salem Community Benefit Inc gave $18K across 5 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $58K across 9 grants.
What is Salem Community Benefit Inc's typical grant size?
Salem Community Benefit Inc's median grant in 2026 was $2,500, and its average grant was $3,600, across 5 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Salem Community Benefit Inc give grants?
Salem Community Benefit Inc gives mostly in New Hampshire: 69% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Massachusetts (31%). The most frequent recipient cities were Lawrence, MA (3 grants).
Does Salem Community Benefit Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Salem Community Benefit Inc's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Salem Community Benefit Inc's largest grantees?
Salem Community Benefit Inc's largest 2026 grantees include Catholic Charities New Hampshire (dba NH Food Bank) ($10,000), Bread and Roses ($2,500) and The Upper Room ($2,500), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 83% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Salem Community Benefit Inc?
Salem Community Benefit Inc reported $94K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $19K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $4K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Salem Community Benefit Inc?
Salem Community Benefit Inc is a private foundation focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Salem, NH. It holds $94K in total assets as of 2026.
What is Salem Community Benefit Inc's EIN?
Salem Community Benefit Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 02-0499456. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 27, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
Live grants for the work Salem Community Benefit Inc funds
Community Improvement & Capacity Building Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Leveling-Up Award $1,000 · Due October 25, 2026
- Arnold F. Keller, Jr. Grant for New Initiatives/Program Expansion $25,000 · Due October 27, 2026
- Wausau Marathon County Impact Grants (Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin) $1,000 to $100,000 depending on the scope of the project · Due October 27, 2026
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