Salgo Trust for Education
Salgo Trust for Education is a private foundation, based in Wichita, KS. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $1.4M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 5 grants totaling $3.3M. Net investment income was $138K.
Salgo Trust for Education at a glance
In short: Salgo Trust for Education gave $3.3M across 5 grants in 2026 (avg $666K), mostly in New York. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $3,329,230
- +343.3% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 5
- +66.7% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $665,846
- +166.0% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $400,000
- Total assets
- $1,421,422
- -48.0% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- New York (82% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated November 2026.
Who Salgo Trust for Education funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was The Met Museum ($2.7M across 2 grants). Together the top 3 received $3.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 5 grants of 12 (42%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Salgo Trust for Education gives
- Giving grew 233% from 2023 to 2026. 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 2022 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $23K (2022) to $3.3M (2026). In 2026 it made 5 grants totaling $3.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Met Museum New York, NY | Hungarian Art Endowment | $2,250,000 |
| The Met Museum New York, NY | 149 paintings, prints and associated documentation for educational purposes | $489,500 |
| University of Manitoba | Operating Fund for Educational Organization | $400,000 |
| University of Manitoba | 53 paintings, prints and associated documents for educational purposes | $174,100 |
| Kassak Museum | Costs of Hungarian Art Exhibit | $15,630 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,421,422 | $2,380,093 | $3,684,186 | $3,329,230 | 5 | $3,767,993 | $137,829 |
| 2025 | $2,735,708 | $329,867 | $1,165,549 | $751,000 | 3 | $1,265,821 | $169,153 |
| 2024 | $3,561,797 | $235,273 | $885,694 | $499,500 | 2 | $939,038 | $302,850 |
| 2023 | $4,212,218 | $142,624 | $1,393,548 | $1,000,000 | 1 | $1,556,468 | $133,818 |
| 2022 | $5,462,542 | $3,011,887 | $413,848 | $23,000 | 1 | $429,278 | $416,906 |
| 2021 | $2,864,503 | $875,182 | $205,650 | — | — | — | $472,341 |
| 2020 | $2,194,971 | $453,292 | $352,096 | — | — | — | $469,651 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Salgo Trust for Education is led by Nicolas M. Salgo Revocable Trust, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Nicolas M. Salgo Revocable Trust
Trustee
On filings since 2020
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 Salgo Trust for Education
How much does Salgo Trust for Education give each year?
Salgo Trust for Education gave $3.3M across 5 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $751K across 3 grants.
What is Salgo Trust for Education's typical grant size?
Salgo Trust for Education's median grant in 2026 was $400,000, and its average grant was $665,846, across 5 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Salgo Trust for Education give grants?
Salgo Trust for Education gives mostly in New York: 82% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Salgo Trust for Education give general operating support?
Yes: 20% of Salgo Trust for Education's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Salgo Trust for Education's largest grantees?
Salgo Trust for Education's largest 2026 grantees include The Met Museum ($2,739,500 across 2 grants), University of Manitoba ($574,100 across 2 grants) and Kassak Museum ($15,630), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Salgo Trust for Education?
Salgo Trust for Education reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $2.4M.
What is Salgo Trust for Education's EIN?
Salgo Trust for Education's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 48-1101260. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Data last updated November 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 September 4, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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