The Mimi Saltzman Family Foundation
The Mimi Saltzman Family Foundation is a private independent foundation based in New York City. Founded by Mimi Saltzman, the foundation traces its philanthropic roots back to Mimi's grandfather, an immigrant from Czechoslovakia, whose values of giving were expanded upon by her father, Arnold Saltzman, as his business grew. The foundation carries forward a multi-generational commitment to charitable giving across diverse social causes.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$399K
+46.4% YoY
Grant Count
36
-51.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$11K
+200.8% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission centers on enhancing education and the arts, empowering the disadvantaged, and lifting the stigma while promoting the growth and quality of life for those with developmental disabilities.
The foundation supports organizations working in the following areas:
- Support for individuals with intellectual disabilities
- Clean water access worldwide
- Medical care in besieged foreign countries
- The arts
- Addiction treatment
- Combating discrimination and hate crimes
- Fighting hunger
Mimi Saltzman's personal commitment to supporting people with developmental disabilities was shaped by her daughter, Chloe, who was born in 1980 with profound disabilities. This experience gave her insight into the stigma and deprivation faced by this population and drives the foundation's advocacy for those unable to advocate for themselves.
Grantmaking
The foundation operates the **Let's Get Ready Internships Program**, which supports 4 to 6 low-income college students through sponsored paid internships lasting 3 to 4 months in fields that interest them.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation's primary geographic focus is New York, with particular emphasis on the Northeast region. However, some grantmaking extends internationally, particularly in areas related to clean water access and medical care in foreign countries.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
EIN: 47-1465110
Tax-exempt status: Since December 2014
Organization type: Private Independent Foundation (NTEE code T22)
IRS filing requirement: Form 990-PF
The foundation is required to file IRS Form 990-PF annually.
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Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
89 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Mimi Saltzman — Founder
The foundation was built on values established by Mimi's family members:
- Grandfather — Czechoslovak immigrant who originated the family's philanthropic tradition
- Arnold Saltzman — Mimi's father, who expanded the family's business and philanthropic vision
- Joan Saltzman — Mimi's mother, described as a lifelong fierce advocate for those in need
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARIAN SALTZMAN | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| ROGER HABER | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation has been active in supporting emerging artists through partnerships with cultural institutions. The foundation announced a new prize for emerging photographers in collaboration with the Center for Photography at Woodstock, known as the Saltzman Prize.
The Saltzman Family Foundation and the Center for Photography at Woodstock\Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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