Salvaggio Family Foundation
The Salvaggio Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Allentown, Pennsylvania. In 2024, it reported 36 grants totaling $4,278,824, with most grant dollars going to Pennsylvania recipients.
Salvaggio Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Salvaggio Family Foundation gave $4.3M across 36 grants in 2024 (avg $119K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 33% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $4,278,824
- +41.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 36
- -2.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $118,856
- +45.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $6,750
- Total assets
- $35,287,207
- -0.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 33% first-time grantees (12 of 36, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (99% 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 Salvaggio Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1390 Ridgeview Drive 300, Allentown, PA 18104
Phone: (610) 530-5000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Salvaggio Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley ($2.0M). Together the top 10 received $4.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
181 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 153 grants of 181 (85%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 99% of grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania. Florida, Texas, the District of Columbia, and Nebraska each accounted for 0% as reported.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 36 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Salvaggio Family Foundation open to new grantees?
33%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 12 of 36 grantees (33%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $11K; repeat grants $173K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 61% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 147% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 228% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $691K (2020) to $4.3M (2024). In 2024 it made 36 grants totaling $4.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley Allentown, PA | Charitable | $2,000,000 |
| St Thomas More School Allentown, PA | Charitable | $1,210,000 |
| Da Vinci Science Center Allentown, PA | Charitable | $423,500 |
| Diocese of Allentown Allentown, PA | Charitable | $200,000 |
| Arts Quest Bethlehem, PA | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Valley Youth House Bethlehem, PA | Charitable | $68,600 |
| Easterseals Eastern Pennsylvania Allentown, PA | Charitable | $45,000 |
| St Thomas More Parish Allentown, PA | Charitable | $39,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania Miquon, PA | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Push the Rock Emmaus, PA | Charitable | $30,000 |
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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 | $35,287,207 | $4,349,756 | $4,364,773 | $4,278,824 | 36 | $4,298,334 | $4,165,140 | $1,888,251 |
| 2023 | $35,304,466 | $1,239,699 | $3,314,760 | $3,021,397 | 37 | $3,029,540 | $1,214,487 | $1,806,662 |
| 2022 | $37,536,311 | $11,668,764 | $3,295,393 | $3,106,162 | 40 | $3,110,587 | $11,655,707 | $1,801,072 |
| 2021 | $29,162,940 | $8,974,497 | $1,827,902 | $1,730,045 | 37 | $1,734,245 | $8,918,267 | $2,361,049 |
| 2020 | $31,143,363 | $-52,830 | $810,389 | $690,820 | 31 | — | $403,227 | $1,868,695 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Salvaggio Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.9M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. For example, United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley says it works for the health, safety, and education of people in the region. St Thomas More School describes itself as a college preparatory boarding school for grades 8–12 and postgraduate students. Other grantees include arts and science organizations, youth-serving groups, and organizations providing health, housing, or crisis services.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 36 grants totaling $4,278,824. Grant amounts ranged from $85 to $2,000,000, with a median of $6,750.
The largest listed grants were $2,000,000 to United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley, $1,210,000 to St Thomas More School, $423,500 to Da Vinci Science Center, $200,000 to the Diocese of Allentown, and $100,000 to ArtsQuest.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists four trustees: Anthony J Salvaggio, Thomas A Salvaggio, Christy A Ghigiarelli, and Suzie A Spinosa.
Salvaggio Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Anthony J. Salvaggio
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christy A. Ghigiarelli
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Suzie A. Spinosa
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas A. Salvaggio
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Salvaggio Family Foundation
How much does Salvaggio Family Foundation give each year?
Salvaggio Family Foundation gave $4.3M across 36 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $3.0M across 37 grants.
What is Salvaggio Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Salvaggio Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $6,750, and its average grant was $118,856, across 36 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Salvaggio Family Foundation that year got $11K on average.
Where does Salvaggio Family Foundation give grants?
Salvaggio Family Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Allentown, PA (13 grants), Philadelphia, PA (4 grants), Bethlehem, PA (3 grants) and Emmaus, PA (2 grants).
Does Salvaggio Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 36 grants with a stated purpose on Salvaggio Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (35 grants).
Who are Salvaggio Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Salvaggio Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley ($2,000,000), St Thomas More School ($1,210,000) and Da Vinci Science Center ($423,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 85% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Salvaggio Family Foundation?
Salvaggio Family Foundation reported $35.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $4.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.9M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Salvaggio Family Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. For example, United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley says it works for the health, safety, and education of people in the region. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Salvaggio Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Salvaggio Family Foundation's EIN?
Salvaggio Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-6614812. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Salvaggio Family Foundation 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 September 2026.
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