Salners Family Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in HOUSTON, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $904K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 12 grants totaling $55K. Net investment income was $276K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$904K
+26.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$55K
+19.6% YoY
Grant Count
12
-14.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$5K
+39.5% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Salners Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $54K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
About Salners Family Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Salners Family Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in HOUSTON, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $904K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 12 grants totaling $55K. Net investment income was $276K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $904,332 | $713,281 | $844,073 |
| Revenue | $305,897 | $-43,270 | $-1,294 |
| Expenses | $114,846 | $87,522 | $128,043 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $84,920 | $66,760 | $101,257 |
| Net Investment Income | $275,974 | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | $54,005 | $47,375 | $60,330 |
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
83 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Main Street Theatre ($8,000), United Against Human Trafficking ($8,000), Friends For Like ($6,750).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| MAIN STREET THEATRE HOUSTON, TX | SUPPORT OF CHARITABLE PROGRAMS | $8,000 |
| CHILDREN AT RISK HOUSTON, TX | SUPPORT OF CHARITABLE PROGRAMS | $4,250 |
| Undies for All Houston, TX | Support of charitable programs | $3,000 |
| UNITY THEATRE BRENHAM, TX | Support of charitable programs | $3,000 |
| Houston Tri Delta Pholanthropies In Houston, TX | Support of charitable programs | $2,500 |
| Save Rescue Coalition Santa Fe, TX | Support for charitable programs | $2,500 |
| WAGS Fund Houston, TX | Support of charitable programs | $2,500 |
| SNAP Houston, TX | Support for charitable programs | $2,500 |
| Warrior Counseling Works Brenham, TX | Support for charitable programs | $6,000 |
| Nomi Network Dallas, TX | Support foor charitable programs | $6,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAMES L SALNERS | President | 1 | — |
| SARAH JOHNSON SALNERS | Secretary | 1 | — |
| LISSA DAWN WILSON DEBES | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| SHARI KOZIOL | Director | 10 | $31,042 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Salners Family Foundation?
Salners Family Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in HOUSTON, TX. It holds $904K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Salners Family Foundation?
As of 2024, Salners Family Foundation holds $904K in total assets with $306K in annual revenue. It awarded 12 grants totaling $55K in 2024.
Where does Salners Family Foundation operate?
Salners Family Foundation has awarded grants in Texas.
What size grants does Salners Family Foundation award?
In 2024, Salners Family Foundation awarded 12 grants totaling $55K — an average of about $5K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Salners Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Salners Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $54K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Salners Family Foundation's EIN?
Salners Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 76-0555234. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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