Salwil Foundation
Salwil Foundation is a private foundation, based in Madison, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 1 grant totaling $46K. Net investment income was $2K.
Salwil Foundation at a glance
In short: Salwil Foundation gave $46K across 1 grant in 2022 (avg $46K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $45,544
- Grants made (2022)
- 1
- Average grant
- $45,544
- Median grant
- $45,544
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (100% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who Salwil Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Kinship Foundation ($46K).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2022 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Salwil Foundation gives
- In 2022 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $46K (2022) to $60K (2020). In 2022 it made 1 grant totaling $46K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kinship Foundation Madison, WI | Kinship Conservation Fellows Program | $45,544 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $4,974 | $46,990 | $45,544 | 1 | $45,559 | $2,416 | $1 |
| 2021 | $46,300 | $4,376 | $1,991 | — | — | $15 | $1,450 | $2,268 |
| 2020 | $39,334 | $55,197 | $61,387 | $60,000 | 1 | — | $3,622 | $2,658 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Salwil Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1 for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Salwil Foundation is led by Rana H. Salti, President since 2022 (on filings since 2021); none of the 3 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Rana H. Salti
President
President, Secretary, Treasurer & Director → President, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marion S. Searle
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michele I. Ruiz
Secretary & Treasurer
Director → Secretary & Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Carol A. Buschman (2020–2021) — Secretary, Treasurer & Director
- Former: Sally B. Searle (2020–2021) — President & Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "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 Salwil Foundation
How much does Salwil Foundation give each year?
Salwil Foundation gave $46K across 1 grant in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Salwil Foundation operate?
Salwil Foundation has awarded grants in Wisconsin.
How much is Salwil Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2022, Salwil Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Salwil Foundation's EIN?
Salwil Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3377945. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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