The Linda and Harvey Saligman Charitable
The Linda and Harvey Saligman Charitable is a private foundation based in St. Louis, Missouri. Its 2026 filing reports grants to charitable organizations in several states, including support for a donor-advised fund, a hospital, a university, arts and cultural organizations, and other nonprofits.
The Linda and Harvey Saligman Charitable at a glance
In short: The Linda and Harvey Saligman Charitable gave $512K across 18 grants in 2026 (avg $28K), mostly in California. 6% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $511,510
- +39.4% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 18
- -14.3% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $28,417
- +62.7% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $9,725
- Total assets
- $8,956,733
- +16.3% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 6% first-time grantees (1 of 16, 2026; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (72% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Linda and Harvey Saligman Charitable
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 150 Carondelet Plaza 2401, St Louis, MO 63105
Phone: (314) 863-5777
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Linda and Harvey Saligman Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was The Linda & Harvey Saligman Foundation Donor Advised Fund ($360K). Together the top 10 received $497K.
Grant Size Distribution
135 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 123 grants of 135 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in St. Louis, Missouri. In 2026, grant dollars went primarily to recipients in California (72%) and Massachusetts (13%), followed by Missouri (7%), the District of Columbia (3%), and New York (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Linda and Harvey Saligman Charitable open to new grantees?
6%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 1 of 16 grantees (6%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $34K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 88% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving grew 31% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 89% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2026). 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 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $328K (2020) to $512K (2026). In 2026 it made 18 grants totaling $512K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Linda & Harvey Saligman Foundation Donor Advised Fund San Francisco, CA | General Support | $360,000 |
| Nantucket Cottage Hospital Nantucket, MA | Boston Pops | $31,500 |
| Washington University St. Louis, MO | Alzheimer's Research Fund | $25,000 |
| Nantucket Historical Assocation Nantucket, MA | Nantucket Nights | $14,310 |
| Metropolitan Museum of Art New York, NY | Bryant Fellows | $12,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | General Support | $10,000 |
| Donald Danforth Plant Science Center Olivette, MO | General Support | $10,000 |
| Little Folks School Washington, DC | General Support | $10,000 |
| National Speech & Debate Association West Des Moines, IA | General Support | $10,000 |
| Nantucket Cottage Hospital Nantucket, MA | General Support | $9,450 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $8,956,733 | $1,907,822 | $605,827 | $511,510 | 18 | $514,300 | $1,851,754 | $577,591 |
| 2025 | $7,699,309 | $2,637,054 | $406,699 | $366,883 | 21 | $366,883 | $2,623,204 | $516,566 |
| 2024 | $5,507,266 | $1,761,725 | $374,428 | $341,051 | 30 | $342,494 | $1,729,791 | $392,749 |
| 2023 | $4,109,811 | $175,444 | $428,574 | $390,872 | 35 | $392,288 | $139,158 | $312,854 |
| 2022 | $4,362,941 | $18,879 | $462,178 | $415,645 | 31 | $416,895 | — | $414,169 |
| 2021 | $4,806,240 | $380,564 | $377,651 | $332,897 | 28 | — | $336,737 | $401,874 |
| 2020 | $4,832,625 | $163,547 | $370,476 | $328,145 | 23 | — | $122,839 | $340,508 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Linda and Harvey Saligman Charitable reported a distributable amount of $578K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement is provided. The 2026 grants show support for organizations and purposes that include Alzheimer’s research, hospital support, arts and cultural programming, education, and general support.
The grantees describe their work in varied terms. The Metropolitan Museum of Art says it collects, studies, conserves, and presents art to connect people with creativity, knowledge, and ideas. The Donald Danforth Plant Science Center says its plant science and research work aims to improve human health, address hunger, preserve the environment, and benefit the regional economy. Little Folks School describes its work as operating a nursery school that develops children’s skills. The Nantucket Atheneum says it provides public library service to year-round and seasonal island residents. The Artists Association of Nantucket says it fosters the visual arts and supports artists and arts education on the island.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation reported 18 grants totaling $511,510. Grants ranged from $150 to $360,000, with a median of $9,725. The largest grant was $360,000 to the Linda & Harvey Saligman Foundation Donor Advised Fund for general support. Other notable grants included $31,500 to Nantucket Cottage Hospital for “Boston Pops,” $25,000 to Washington University for its Alzheimer’s Research Fund, and $14,310 to the Nantucket Historical Association for “Nantucket Nights.” The foundation also gave $12,000 to the Metropolitan Museum of Art for “Bryant Fellows,” $10,000 each to the Boys and Girls Club of Los Angeles, the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center, Little Folks School, and the National Speech & Debate Association for general support, and $5,000 to the Nantucket Atheneum for children’s programming.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Linda Saligman, Brian Saligman, and Adam Saligman as trustees.
The Linda and Harvey Saligman Charitable's 2026 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Adam Saligman
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Brian Saligman
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Linda Saligman
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "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 Linda and Harvey Saligman Charitable
How much does The Linda and Harvey Saligman Charitable give each year?
The Linda and Harvey Saligman Charitable gave $512K across 18 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $367K across 21 grants.
What is The Linda and Harvey Saligman Charitable's typical grant size?
The Linda and Harvey Saligman Charitable's median grant in 2026 was $9,725, and its average grant was $28,417, across 18 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Linda and Harvey Saligman Charitable that year got $2K on average.
Where does The Linda and Harvey Saligman Charitable give grants?
The Linda and Harvey Saligman Charitable gives mostly in California: 72% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Massachusetts (13%) and Missouri (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Nantucket, MA (8 grants), St. Louis, MO (2 grants), Washington, DC (2 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does The Linda and Harvey Saligman Charitable give general operating support?
Yes: 50% of The Linda and Harvey Saligman Charitable's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 18) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Linda and Harvey Saligman Charitable's largest grantees?
The Linda and Harvey Saligman Charitable's largest 2026 grantees include The Linda & Harvey Saligman Foundation Donor Advised Fund ($360,000), Nantucket Cottage Hospital ($40,950 across 2 grants) and Washington University ($25,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 83% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is The Linda and Harvey Saligman Charitable?
The Linda and Harvey Saligman Charitable reported $9.0M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $514K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $578K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Linda and Harvey Saligman Charitable fund?
No mission statement is provided. The 2026 grants show support for organizations and purposes that include Alzheimer’s research, hospital support, arts and cultural programming, education, and general support. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Linda and Harvey Saligman Charitable?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Linda and Harvey Saligman Charitable's EIN?
The Linda and Harvey Saligman Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-3169763. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Does The Linda and Harvey Saligman Charitable 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 27, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 26, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 22, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 29, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 3, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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