The Mimi Saltzman Family Foundation Inc
The Mimi Saltzman Family Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, New York. It supports charitable organizations working in areas including services for people with intellectual disabilities, clean water, medical care in crisis settings, the arts, addiction treatment, combating discrimination and hate crimes, and fighting hunger.
The Mimi Saltzman Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Mimi Saltzman Family Foundation Inc gave $399K across 36 grants in 2024 (avg $11K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $399,109
- +46.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 36
- -51.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $11,086
- +200.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $4,000
- Total assets
- $3,368,680
- -6.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (80% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Mimi Saltzman Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. It makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 16 Madison Square Park West 1284, New York, NY 10010
Phone: (212) 768-2100
Website: https://mimisaltzmanfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Mimi Saltzman Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was United States Association for Unhcr ($60K). Together the top 10 received $304K.
Grant Size Distribution
113 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 107 grants of 113 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 80% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 16% to recipients in Washington, DC, 3% to recipients in California, and 1% to recipients in New Mexico. The filing also lists Virginia at 0%. The foundation’s stated interests include clean water worldwide and medical care in besieged foreign countries.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 36 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Mimi Saltzman Family Foundation Inc gives
- 64% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 84% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 166% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 $217K (2021) to $399K (2024). In 2024 it made 36 grants totaling $399K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United States Association for Unhcr Washington, DC | Charitable | $60,000 |
| YAI New York, NY | Charitable | $53,925 |
| Wateraid New York, NY | Charitable | $50,000 |
| The Doe Fund New York, NY | Charitable | $27,500 |
| Nassau County Museum of Art Roslyn, NY | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Women's Art Center of the Hamptons Bridgehampton, NY | Charitable | $20,000 |
| The Lighthouse Guild - Kiana Glanton Internship New York, NY | Charitable | $19,380 |
| East End Arts Riverhead, NY | Charitable | $18,000 |
| The Hope Program Brooklyn, NY | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Whitney Museum of American Art New York, NY | Charitable | $15,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The foundation files Form 990-PF.
EIN: 47-1465110.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,368,680 | $244,985 | $474,971 | $399,109 | 36 | $399,109 | $220,720 | $240,680 |
| 2023 | $3,599,253 | $220,143 | $309,740 | $272,701 | 74 | $272,701 | $197,239 | $219,656 |
| 2022 | $3,698,115 | $611,251 | $449,131 | $394,067 | 1 | $394,067 | $84,453 | $222,814 |
| 2021 | $3,534,219 | $174,908 | $260,005 | $217,347 | 1 | $217,347 | $146,934 | $233,911 |
| 2020 | $3,619,316 | $173,094 | $271,932 | $219,013 | 1 | — | $146,280 | $204,251 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Mimi Saltzman Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $241K 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
The foundation says it supports organizations that promote positive change in several realms, including intellectual disabilities, clean water worldwide, medical care in besieged foreign countries, the arts, addiction treatment, combating discrimination and hate crimes, and fighting hunger. Its website also identifies support for disadvantaged high school and college students.
Its grantees work across these areas. For example, USA for UNHCR says it protects and supports refugees by mobilizing resources, raising awareness, and driving action. The Doe Fund says it helps people break cycles of homelessness, substance use, and criminal justice involvement through services including paid transitional work, career training, housing, and support. The Women’s Art Center of the Hamptons says it supports women thinkers and makers through education, community programs, exhibitions, and events. The Whitney Museum of American Art says it presents and collects art of the United States and fosters creativity, community, and the exchange of ideas.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 36 grants totaling $399,109. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $60,000, with a median of $4,000. Among the largest grants were $60,000 to the United States Association for UNHCR, $53,925 to YAI, $50,000 to WaterAid, $27,500 to The Doe Fund, and $25,000 to the Nassau County Museum of Art. Other notable grants included $20,000 to the Women’s Art Center of the Hamptons, $19,380 to the Lighthouse Guild Kiana Glanton Internship, $18,000 to East End Arts, and $15,000 each to The Hope Program and the Whitney Museum of American Art.
The foundation’s website describes internship programs with WaterAid and the New Museum. It says the New Museum internship offers young people experience in a professional museum environment. The website also describes an internship idea connected to Let’s Get Ready, pairing students with paid internships; these descriptions concern programs for participants, not grants available to outside applicants.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Marian Saltzman and Roger Haber as directors.
The Mimi Saltzman Family Foundation Inc's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Marian Saltzman
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Roger Haber
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/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 The Mimi Saltzman Family Foundation Inc
How much does The Mimi Saltzman Family Foundation Inc give each year?
The Mimi Saltzman Family Foundation Inc gave $399K across 36 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $273K across 74 grants.
What is The Mimi Saltzman Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Mimi Saltzman Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $4,000, and its average grant was $11,086, across 36 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Mimi Saltzman Family Foundation Inc give grants?
The Mimi Saltzman Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 80% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was District of Columbia (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (16 grants), Brooklyn, NY (3 grants), Washington, DC (2 grants) and Sag Harbor, NY (2 grants).
Does The Mimi Saltzman Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 36 grants with a stated purpose on The Mimi Saltzman Family Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (36 grants).
Who are The Mimi Saltzman Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Mimi Saltzman Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include United States Association for Unhcr ($60,000), YAI ($53,925) and Wateraid ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 41% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Mimi Saltzman Family Foundation Inc?
The Mimi Saltzman Family Foundation Inc reported $3.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $399K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $241K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Mimi Saltzman Family Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation says it supports organizations that promote positive change in several realms, including intellectual disabilities, clean water worldwide, medical care in besieged foreign countries, the arts, addiction treatment, combating discrimination and hate crimes, and fighting hunger. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Mimi Saltzman Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Mimi Saltzman Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Mimi Saltzman Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-1465110. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Mimi Saltzman Family Foundation Inc 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS December 7, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 27, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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