The Richard Salomon Family Foundation
The Richard Salomon Family Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, NY. It supports charitable organizations as part of its stated commitment to lessening human suffering through healing and learning.
The Richard Salomon Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Richard Salomon Family Foundation gave $1.8M across 34 grants in 2024 (avg $52K), top state Rhode Island. 6% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,775,134
- +51.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 34
- +6.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $52,210
- +42.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $13,214,334
- -5.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 6% first-time grantees (2 of 34, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Rhode Island (48% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Richard Salomon Family 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 website also says it currently does not accept new funding inquiries. The typical process described on the website begins with letters of inquiry; the foundation requests complete proposals from selected charities, followed by site visits and proposal reviews.
- Review Cycle
- The website lists November 15 as the typical cutoff for letters of inquiry, December 31 for requests for complete proposals, February 15 for proposal submissions, and February 15–April 30 for site visits and reviews, with award notifications typically by the end of May. These dates are described as subject to change, and the foundation currently says it is not accepting new inquiries.
- Deadline
- The website lists November 15 as the typical cutoff for letters of inquiry, December 31 for requests for complete…
- Contact
Mailing address: 610 Fifth Avenue 506, New York, NY 10020
Phone: (212) 275-1500
Website: https://salomonfamily.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Richard Salomon Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Brown University ($850K). Together the top 10 received $1.5M.
Grant Size Distribution
166 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 142 grants of 166 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in multiple states. The largest shares were directed to Rhode Island (48%), New York (18%), California (13%), Massachusetts (8%), and Florida (5%). Listed recipients also included organizations in Washington and Ohio.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 34 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Richard Salomon Family Foundation open to new grantees?
6%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 34 grantees (6%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $55K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $20K repeat.
- 88% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 102% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 185% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 $877K (2021) to $1.8M (2024). In 2024 it made 34 grants totaling $1.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Brown University Providence, RI | Charitable | $850,000 |
| Rockefeller University New York, NY | Charitable | $175,000 |
| Boston College Chestnut Hill, MA | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Prostate Cancer Foundation Santa Monica, CA | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Windward School Los Angeles, CA | Charitable | $85,000 |
| Norton Museum of Art West Palm Beach, FL | Charitable | $45,000 |
| Metropolis Ensemble Jackson Heights, NY | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Foundation Seattle, WA | Charitable | $25,000 |
| MV Youth Chilmark, MA | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Ohio University Athens, OH | Charitable | $25,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $13,214,334 | $1,238,025 | $1,936,800 | $1,775,134 | 34 | $1,775,134 | $1,076,428 | $958,060 |
| 2023 | $13,909,792 | $461,197 | $1,325,364 | $1,175,055 | 32 | $1,175,055 | $338,752 | $874,547 |
| 2022 | $14,783,366 | $91,924 | $1,109,385 | $913,018 | 32 | $943,018 | $145,057 | $896,454 |
| 2021 | $15,793,799 | $3,259,208 | $1,066,918 | $877,043 | 31 | $907,043 | $3,109,333 | $935,330 |
| 2020 | $13,595,992 | $1,207,345 | $1,253,555 | $995,249 | 37 | — | $1,059,958 | $836,922 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Richard Salomon Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $958K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation describes its purpose as lessening human suffering through healing and learning. Its website identifies food security, climate change, and protecting the environment among its areas of support. It also says it supports local charities and organizations meaningful to family members.
Its 2024 grants included a university whose stated work encompasses biomedical research and graduate education, a cancer foundation focused on prostate cancer research, schools, an art museum, and a contemporary music organization. The grantees describe their own missions: the Prostate Cancer Foundation says it funds research on prostate cancer biology and treatment, while Windward School describes its work as college-preparatory education in a nurturing, inclusive community. These are grantee descriptions, not stated foundation priorities.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 34 grants totaling $1,775,134. Grant amounts ranged from $2 to $850,000, with a median of $20,000. Its largest reported awards included $850,000 to Brown University, $175,000 to Rockefeller University, $100,000 each to Boston College and the Prostate Cancer Foundation, and $85,000 to Windward School. Other listed recipients included Norton Museum of Art ($45,000), Metropolis Ensemble ($30,000), and Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Foundation ($25,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Richard E Salomon as chairman; David Salomon as president; Evanne S Gargiulo as treasurer; Jennifer Salomon as secretary; and Laura A Landro, Christina Salomon, and Marlene Hess as directors.
The Richard Salomon Family Foundation is led by David Salomon, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David Salomon
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Richard E. Salomon
Chairman
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Christina Salomon
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Laura A. Landro
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Marlene Hess
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Evanne S. Gargiulo
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jennifer Salomon
Secretary
On filings since 2020
35 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 Richard Salomon Family Foundation
How much does The Richard Salomon Family Foundation give each year?
The Richard Salomon Family Foundation gave $1.8M across 34 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.2M across 32 grants.
What is The Richard Salomon Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Richard Salomon Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $52,210, across 34 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Richard Salomon Family Foundation that year got $8K on average.
Where does The Richard Salomon Family Foundation give grants?
The Richard Salomon Family Foundation's top state is Rhode Island, with 48% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (18%) and California (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (6 grants), Brooklyn, NY (5 grants) and Los Angeles, CA (4 grants).
Does The Richard Salomon Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 34 grants with a stated purpose on The Richard Salomon Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (34 grants).
Who are The Richard Salomon Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Richard Salomon Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Brown University ($850,000), Rockefeller University ($175,000) and Boston College ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 63% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Richard Salomon Family Foundation?
The Richard Salomon Family Foundation reported $13.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.8M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $958K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Richard Salomon Family Foundation fund?
The foundation describes its purpose as lessening human suffering through healing and learning. Its website identifies food security, climate change, and protecting the environment among its areas of support. It also says it supports local charities and organizations meaningful to family members. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Richard Salomon Family 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 Richard Salomon Family Foundation's EIN?
The Richard Salomon Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6163521. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Richard Salomon Family 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 October 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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