Salem Health and Wellness
Salem Health and Wellness Foundation is a private foundation based in Salem County, New Jersey. Founded in 2002, it supports initiatives intended to improve the health, safety, and well-being of Salem County residents.
Salem Health and Wellness at a glance
In short: Salem Health and Wellness gave $447K across 18 grants in 2024 (avg $25K), mostly in New Jersey. 31% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $447,000
- +38.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 18
- -5.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $24,833
- +46.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $40,281,418
- +7.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 31% first-time grantees (5 of 16, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (100% 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 Salem Health and Wellness
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation’s 2024 filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its website says applications for grant programs must be submitted online. It describes a review by staff, the Grantmaking Committee, and the full Board, which can take up to two months. Applicants must generally be 501(c)(3) public charities, have been in existence for at least three years, and show break-even or surplus budgets in two of the last three years. Organizations outside Salem County must have a presence in the county, experience serving its residents, or experience partnering with county nonprofits. The foundation lists exclusions including capital expenditures, deficit reduction, contributions to reserves or endowments, lobbying, fundraising events, and tuition for academic study.
- Contact
Mailing address: 91 S Virginia Ave Ste A, Penns Grove, NJ 08069-1765
Phone: (856) 299-4460
Website: https://salemwellnessfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
4 open opportunities from Salem Health and Wellness
Matching Gift Program Grant
Salem Health and Wellness
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Mini-Grant Program
Salem Health and Wellness
Amount
Up to US $3,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
SHWF Public Health Grants: Care Closet Grants
Salem Health and Wellness
Amount
US $2,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Salem Health and Wellness funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Southern New Jersey Perinatal Coope ($125K). Together the top 10 received $418K.
Grant Size Distribution
91 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 79 grants of 91 (87%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s stated service area is Salem County, New Jersey. Its 2024 filing shows that all grant dollars went to recipients in New Jersey.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Salem Health and Wellness open to new grantees?
31%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 16 grantees (31%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $17K; repeat grants $33K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $20K repeat.
- 69% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 86% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 79% 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 $240K (2021) to $4.9M (2020). In 2024 it made 18 grants totaling $447K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Southern New Jersey Perinatal Coope Pennsauken Township, NJ | Support Children & Families Initiati | $125,000 |
| Inter-Agency Council Inc Salem, NJ | Public Health Fellowship | $55,000 |
| Salem Community College Carneys Point, NJ | Nursing Scholarships | $50,000 |
| Arc of Salem County Salem, NJ | Transportation Program | $45,000 |
| Arc of Salem County Salem, NJ | Gift Matching Program | $20,000 |
| City of Salem Slaem, NJ | Gift Matching Program | $20,000 |
| Cornerstone Women's Resource Center Salem, NJ | Gift Matching Program | $20,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Salem Count Carneys Point, NJ | Gift Matching Program | $20,000 |
| Ranch Hope Alloway, NJ | Gift Matching Program | $20,000 |
| Revive South Jersey Bridgeton, NJ | Gift Matching Program | $20,000 |
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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 | $40,281,418 | $2,980,223 | $1,163,954 | $447,000 | 18 | $952,941 | $2,423,144 | $1,200,273 |
| 2023 | $37,625,698 | $1,915,172 | $940,611 | $322,700 | 19 | $813,389 | $1,242,067 | $1,081,650 |
| 2022 | $34,346,821 | $951,609 | $1,454,756 | $865,924 | 23 | $1,421,260 | $1,045,547 | $2,512,976 |
| 2021 | $61,462,302 | $5,311,540 | $874,397 | $240,182 | 13 | $692,196 | $4,639,229 | $1,062,151 |
| 2020 | $57,500,093 | $2,140,803 | $5,604,689 | $4,921,780 | 18 | — | $1,425,694 | $1,132,303 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Salem Health and Wellness reported a distributable amount of $1.2M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s mission is to invest in initiatives and projects that enhance the overall health and wellness of Salem County residents. It says it supports nonprofit organizations providing services to Salem County and considers the social determinants of health, including economic stability, education, health care access, neighborhood conditions, and social and community context.
The foundation’s 2024 giving included a public health fellowship, nursing scholarships, a transportation program, support for children and families, and a range of matching gifts. Among the supported organizations, Arc of Salem County says it helps people with disabilities pursue educational, personal, social, and vocational goals. Ranch Hope describes providing residential and private-school programs for emotionally disturbed children ages 11 to 17. Appel Farm Arts and Music Center says it provides an environment for people of different ages and backgrounds to explore the arts.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation awarded 18 grants totaling $447,000. Awards ranged from $2,000 to $125,000, with a median of $20,000. Notable grants included $125,000 to Southern New Jersey Perinatal Cooperative for a children and families initiative, $55,000 to Inter-Agency Council for a public health fellowship, $50,000 to Salem Community College for nursing scholarships, and $45,000 to Arc of Salem County for a transportation program. Arc of Salem County also received a $20,000 matching gift.
The foundation’s website lists Matching Gift, Mini-Grant, and Sponsorship Opportunities programs as active. The Mini-Grant program offers awards up to $3,000, with a November 16, 2026 deadline; Sponsorship awards are listed up to $1,000. The website also announced Care Closet grant applications for September 16 and Mini-Grant applications for October 1, and said it would share information about 2027 opportunities during a leadership transition.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation’s website lists Anne Marie Healy Heardman as Chair, Daniel Delaney as Vice Chair, Kathleen Lockbaum as Treasurer, and Ina Jetter as Secretary. Other trustees listed are Samantha Audia, Katelyn Dilks, Steve Hindman, Jeanette Jackson, and Brittany Smith. Ann O’Brien is listed as Interim Executive Director, and Karissa Pagan as Office Administrator.
Salem Health and Wellness is led by Ann Marie Healy, Chair since 2024 (on filings since 2023); 1 of 10 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ann Marie Healy
Chair
Vice Chair → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Peggy White
Trustee
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Brittany Smith
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Ina Jetter
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Samantha Audia
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Steve Hindman
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Paul S. Dilorenzo
Executive Di
Executive Director → Executive Di, 2023
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$38K (2022) → $167K (2024)
Daniel J Delaney
Secretary
Trustee → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Jeanette Jackson
Secretary
Trustee → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Kathleen Lockbaum
Treasurer
Trustee → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Former officers (11)
- Former: Lynne Saunders (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Ralph Thomas (2020–2023) — Chairman
- Former: Benjamin Griffith (2021–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Stephen Krough (2021–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Brenda L Goins (2020–2022) — Executive Director
- Former: Dorothy Haefner (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Ann Marie Healy Herdman (2022) — Trustee
- Former: Lisa Hartsough (2020–2021) — Chair
- Former: Lori Dilks (2020–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: William J Allen III (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: William H McAllister (2020) — 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 $167K, to Paul S Dilorenzo (Executive Di).
Frequently asked questions about Salem Health and Wellness
How much does Salem Health and Wellness give each year?
Salem Health and Wellness gave $447K across 18 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $323K across 19 grants.
What is Salem Health and Wellness's typical grant size?
Salem Health and Wellness's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $24,833, across 18 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Salem Health and Wellness that year got $17K on average.
Where does Salem Health and Wellness give grants?
Salem Health and Wellness gives mostly in New Jersey: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Salem, NJ (6 grants), Carneys Point, NJ (3 grants) and Penns Grove, NJ (2 grants).
Does Salem Health and Wellness give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 18 grants with a stated purpose on Salem Health and Wellness's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Gift Matching Program" (8 grants).
Who are Salem Health and Wellness's largest grantees?
Salem Health and Wellness's largest 2024 grantees include Southern New Jersey Perinatal Coope ($125,000), Arc of Salem County ($65,000 across 2 grants) and Inter-Agency Council Inc ($55,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 55% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Salem Health and Wellness?
Salem Health and Wellness reported $40.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $953K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.2M (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 Salem Health and Wellness fund?
The foundation’s mission is to invest in initiatives and projects that enhance the overall health and wellness of Salem County residents. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Salem Health and Wellness?
The foundation’s 2024 filing states that it 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 Salem Health and Wellness's EIN?
Salem Health and Wellness's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 01-0625542. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Salem Health and Wellness 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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