The David and Diana Salmon Foundation
The David and Diana Salmon Foundation is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in San Luis Obispo, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.5M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $70K. Net investment income was $124K.
The David and Diana Salmon Foundation at a glance
In short: The David and Diana Salmon Foundation gave $70K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $23K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $70,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- Average grant
- $23,333
- Median grant
- $30,000
- Total assets
- $1,515,935
- +11.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (57% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The David and Diana Salmon Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Northeastern Univ ($30K). Together the top 2 received $60K.
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The David and Diana Salmon Foundation gives
- In 2023 it paid out 10% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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
In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $70K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Northeastern Univ Boston, MA | Donation | $30,000 |
| Calif Polytech State SLO San Luis Obispo, CA | Donaton | $30,000 |
| Various Charities Various, CA | Donation | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,515,935 | $239,006 | $83,344 | $70,000 | 3 | — | $123,856 | — |
| 2024 | $1,360,273 | $743,025 | $47,302 | — | — | $31,755 | $71,910 | — |
| 2023 | $664,550 | $47,393 | $16,332 | — | — | $3,049 | $21,756 | $31,755 |
| 2022 | $633,389 | $632,721 | $393 | — | — | — | $438,778 | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The David and Diana Salmon Foundation is led by David Salmon, President since 2025 (on filings since 2022); none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
David Salmon
President
Director → President & CEO, 2024
President & CEO → President, 2025
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Diana Salmon
Secretary
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Salmon
Treasurer
Secretary → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "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 The David and Diana Salmon Foundation
How much does The David and Diana Salmon Foundation give each year?
The David and Diana Salmon Foundation gave $70K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is The David and Diana Salmon Foundation's typical grant size?
The David and Diana Salmon Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $30,000, and its average grant was $23,333, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The David and Diana Salmon Foundation give grants?
The David and Diana Salmon Foundation gives mostly in California: 57% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Massachusetts (43%).
Does The David and Diana Salmon Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on The David and Diana Salmon Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How large is The David and Diana Salmon Foundation?
The David and Diana Salmon Foundation reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $239K.
What is The David and Diana Salmon Foundation?
The David and Diana Salmon Foundation is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in San Luis Obispo, CA. It holds $1.5M in total assets as of 2025.
What is The David and Diana Salmon Foundation's EIN?
The David and Diana Salmon Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-3240372. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Data last updated September 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 2025 (received by the IRS June 29, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The David and Diana Salmon Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 22, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-david-and-diana-salmon-foundation-morg_12f77d06d1c548ccbde747e312698c42
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