Salvador Foundation
Salvador Foundation is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Coronado, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $16.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $251K. Net investment income was $1.3M.
Salvador Foundation at a glance
In short: Salvador Foundation gave $251K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $36K), top state California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $251,000
- +11.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- +40.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $35,857
- -20.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $16,430,598
- +1.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (42% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Salvador Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Firefly Foundation ($90K). Together the top 7 received $251K.
Grant Size Distribution
32 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 18 grants of 32 (56%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $226K (2023) to $869K (2020). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $251K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Firefly Foundation Agoura Hills, CA | Camp for Terminally Ill Children and Their Families | $90,000 |
| Hearts in Action Westerville, OH | Developed and implemented programs to facilitate vocation training in guatemala jungle | $83,000 |
| Killard House School | Develped and operated a life skills training and supplemental educational program | $20,000 |
| San Diego Foundation San Diego, AZ | Donations to Scholarship Fund | $20,000 |
| Father Joe's Village San Diego, CA | Welcome Home Kits for Individuals Ending Their Homelessness | $15,000 |
| City of Tucson Tucson, AZ | Refurbishment of Garden of Gethsemane | $15,000 |
| Abundant Life Foundation Austin, TX | Developed and implemented program to provide affordable housing in honduras and to implement resources needed by local community including library and public park | $8,000 |
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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 | $16,430,598 | $1,359,724 | $1,021,527 | $251,000 | 7 | $909,893 | $1,258,941 | — |
| 2023 | $16,123,875 | $716,160 | $923,833 | $226,000 | 5 | $803,197 | $618,121 | — |
| 2022 | $16,374,101 | $1,245,915 | $1,042,858 | $386,950 | 7 | $938,269 | $1,161,244 | — |
| 2021 | $16,071,916 | $1,296,176 | $1,004,392 | — | — | $900,838 | $1,188,055 | — |
| 2020 | $15,915,969 | $827,134 | $1,461,192 | $868,827 | 13 | — | $671,847 | $1,031,501 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Salvador Foundation is led by David W. Gardner, President on every filing since 2020; 5 of 7 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David W. Gardner
President
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$107K (2020) → $107K (2024)
William Mahaffey
Chairman
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Gardner
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$27K (2020) → $5K (2024)
Kelly Ogg
Program Strategist & Assistant Secretary
Assistant Secretary → Program Strategist & Assistant Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2022
32 hrs/week
$15K (2022) → $42K (2024)
Laurel Gardner
Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
$5K (2022) → $5K (2024)
Nicolas Gonzales
Vice President
On filings since 2023
20 hrs/week
$78K (2023) → $78K (2024)
Janine Gardner
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Mike McGrath (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Nic Gonzales (2020–2022) — Vice President
- Former: H. William Mahaffey (2020–2021) — Chairman
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 $107K, to David Gardner (President). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Salvador Foundation
How much does Salvador Foundation give each year?
Salvador Foundation gave $251K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $226K across 5 grants.
What is Salvador Foundation's typical grant size?
Salvador Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $35,857, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Salvador Foundation give grants?
Salvador Foundation's top state is California, with 42% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Ohio (33%) and Arizona (14%).
Does Salvador Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Salvador Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Salvador Foundation's largest grantees?
Salvador Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include The Firefly Foundation ($90,000), Hearts in Action ($83,000) and Killard House School ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 77% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Salvador Foundation?
Salvador Foundation reported $16.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $1.4M.
What is Salvador Foundation?
Salvador Foundation is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Coronado, CA. It holds $16.4M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Salvador Foundation's EIN?
Salvador Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-2760889. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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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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