The Martin and Nora Salzman Foundation
The Martin and Nora Salzman Foundation is a private foundation based in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. Its 2026 filing reports grants to charitable organizations in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, New York, Washington, D.C., and Connecticut.
The Martin and Nora Salzman Foundation at a glance
In short: The Martin and Nora Salzman Foundation gave $51K across 32 grants in 2026 (avg $2K), top state New Jersey. 16% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $50,700
- -0.0% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 32
- +10.3% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $1,584
- -9.4% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $327,619
- +3.7% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 16% first-time grantees (5 of 32, 2026)
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (43% 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 Martin and Nora Salzman Foundation
- 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. Its 2025 filing lists Martin Salzman as the contact; form and materials, deadlines, and restrictions on awards are listed as N/A.
- Contact
Application contact: Martin Salzman
Mailing address: 23 Robin Lake Drive, Cherry Hill, NJ 08003
Phone: (609) 472-4721
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Martin and Nora Salzman Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Jewish Federation of South Jersey ($11K). Together the top 10 received $43K.
Grant Size Distribution
148 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 148 grants of 148 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In filing year 2026, grant dollars were distributed among recipients in New Jersey (43%), Pennsylvania (27%), New York (20%), Washington, D.C. (6%), and Connecticut (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 32 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Martin and Nora Salzman Foundation open to new grantees?
16%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 5 of 32 grantees (16%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $400; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $500 repeat.
- 78% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (−14%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 227% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2026). 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $47K (2021) to $62K (2022). In 2026 it made 32 grants totaling $51K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation of South Jersey Cherry Hill, NJ | General Purpose Support | $11,000 |
| Cooper Foundation Camden, NJ | General Purpose Support | $10,000 |
| Jefferson Center for Interprofessional Education Philadelphia, PA | General Purpose Support | $10,000 |
| New York University New York, NY | General Purpose Support | $2,500 |
| World Central Kitchen Washington, DC | General Purpose Support | $2,500 |
| Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA | General Purpose Support | $2,000 |
| International Rescue Committee New York, NY | General Purpose Support | $2,000 |
| ADL New York, NY | General Purpose Support | $1,000 |
| Americares Stamford, CT | General Purpose Support | $1,000 |
| BKLYN Public Library Brooklyn, NY | General Purpose Support | $500 |
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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 | $327,619 | $73,298 | $59,554 | $50,700 | 32 | $50,700 | $68,438 | $22,339 |
| 2025 | $315,800 | $154,558 | $55,025 | $50,710 | 29 | $50,710 | $54,687 | $19,924 |
| 2024 | $242,228 | $132,803 | $62,403 | $60,210 | 28 | $60,210 | $33,069 | $15,904 |
| 2023 | $281,231 | $112,999 | $60,370 | $58,870 | 27 | $58,870 | $31,874 | $14,356 |
| 2022 | $290,877 | $114,242 | $63,432 | $62,182 | 32 | $62,182 | $16,807 | $14,272 |
| 2021 | $240,433 | $117,084 | $49,521 | $47,340 | 26 | — | $26,350 | $8,929 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Martin and Nora Salzman Foundation reported a distributable amount of $22K for 2026 — 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants show support for organizations whose work includes education, humanitarian crisis response, hunger relief, health care, and community services. For example, New York University describes its mission as education, research and scholarship, and patient care; World Central Kitchen says it provides meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises; and the International Rescue Committee describes its work as responding to humanitarian crises and helping people affected by conflict and disaster.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation reported 32 grants totaling $50,700. Grants ranged from $100 to $11,000, with a median of $500. The largest grants were $11,000 to the Jewish Federation of South Jersey, $10,000 to Cooper Foundation, and $10,000 to Jefferson Center for Interprofessional Education; each was listed for general-purpose support. Other grants included $2,500 to New York University, $2,500 to World Central Kitchen, and $2,000 each to Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and the International Rescue Committee.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Martin Salzman as president and Nora Salzman as vice president.
The Martin and Nora Salzman Foundation is led by Martin Salzman, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 2 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Martin Salzman
President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nora Salzman
Vice President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 Martin and Nora Salzman Foundation
How much does The Martin and Nora Salzman Foundation give each year?
The Martin and Nora Salzman Foundation gave $51K across 32 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $51K across 29 grants.
What is The Martin and Nora Salzman Foundation's typical grant size?
The Martin and Nora Salzman Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $500, and its average grant was $1,584, across 32 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Martin and Nora Salzman Foundation that year got $400 on average.
Where does The Martin and Nora Salzman Foundation give grants?
The Martin and Nora Salzman Foundation's top state is New Jersey, with 43% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (27%) and New York (20%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (13 grants), Philadelphia, PA (5 grants) and Washington, DC (3 grants).
Does The Martin and Nora Salzman Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Martin and Nora Salzman Foundation's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (32 of 32) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Martin and Nora Salzman Foundation's largest grantees?
The Martin and Nora Salzman Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include Jewish Federation of South Jersey ($11,000), Cooper Foundation ($10,000) and Jefferson Center for Interprofessional Education ($10,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 61% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is The Martin and Nora Salzman Foundation?
The Martin and Nora Salzman Foundation reported $328K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $51K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $22K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Martin and Nora Salzman Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants show support for organizations whose work includes education, humanitarian crisis response, hunger relief, health care, and community services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Martin and Nora Salzman Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Martin and Nora Salzman Foundation's EIN?
The Martin and Nora Salzman Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-0946642. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Does The Martin and Nora Salzman 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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Grantable. (2026). The Martin and Nora Salzman Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 22, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-martin-and-nora-salzman-foundation-morg_47a3a3b40dee48778c911bae8945653d
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