The Salem Family Foundation Inc
The Salem Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in McLean, Virginia. Its 2025 filing reports 13 grants totaling $156,000, including support for organizations working on Middle East issues, as well as local and other charitable organizations.
The Salem Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Salem Family Foundation Inc gave $156K across 13 grants in 2025 (avg $12K), mostly in District of Columbia. 15% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $156,000
- -21.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 13
- -7.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $12,000
- -15.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $2,560,172
- +1.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 15% first-time grantees (2 of 13, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (81% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Salem Family Foundation Inc
- 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: 879 Centrillion Drive, Mclean, VA 22102
Phone: (202) 863-7261
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Salem Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Middle East Institute ($75K). Together the top 10 received $153K.
Grant Size Distribution
58 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 56 grants of 58 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 81% of grant dollars went to recipients in Washington, DC; 11% to Maryland; 3% each to Illinois and Virginia; and 1% to New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Salem Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
15%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 13 grantees (15%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $7K; repeat grants $13K. How we count
Medians: $7K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 69% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 245% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 101% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $42K (2021) to $199K (2024). In 2025 it made 13 grants totaling $156K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Middle East Institute Washington, DC | Support of Sec. 501(C)(3) Organization | $75,000 |
| United Palestinian Appeal Inc Washington, DC | Support of Sec. 501(C)(3) Organization | $25,000 |
| Bethlehem University Foundation Beltsville, MD | Support of Sec. 501(C)(3) Organization | $16,500 |
| Carnegie Endowment for Intl Peace Washington, DC | Support of Sec. 501(C)(3) Organization | $10,000 |
| Arab Gulf States Institute Washington, DC | Support of Sec. 501(C)(3) Organization | $10,000 |
| Georgetown U Center for Contemporary Arab Studies Washington, DC | Support of Sec. 501(C)(3) Organization | $5,000 |
| Tides Center - Palestine Legal Chicago, IL | Support of Sec. 501(C)(3) Organization | $5,000 |
| McLean Little League McLean, VA | Support of Sec. 501(C)(3) Organization | $3,500 |
| American University of Beirut New York, NY | Support of Sec. 501(C)(3) Organization | $2,000 |
| Churches for Middle East Peace Washington, DC | Support of Sec. 501(C)(3) Organization | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,560,172 | $306,932 | $175,299 | $156,000 | 13 | $156,025 | $138,606 | $155,026 |
| 2024 | $2,527,156 | $245,739 | $212,783 | $199,000 | 14 | $199,000 | $138,537 | $131,003 |
| 2023 | $2,494,401 | $208,845 | $56,249 | $45,000 | 12 | $45,000 | $78,248 | $113,062 |
| 2022 | $2,342,008 | $224,128 | $65,173 | $45,250 | 8 | $45,250 | $176,700 | $117,411 |
| 2021 | $2,183,193 | $486,123 | $52,495 | $42,000 | 11 | — | $317,426 | $104,475 |
| 2020 | $1,751,354 | $239,001 | $80,528 | $68,500 | 16 | — | $48,767 | $82,790 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Salem Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $155K for 2025 — 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 2025 grants show support for organizations including Middle East policy and research groups, Palestinian humanitarian and advocacy organizations, educational institutions, and local organizations.
Among the grantees’ own descriptions, United Palestinian Appeal says it provides social services to impoverished Palestinians in several regions, including the West Bank, Gaza Strip, Jordan, and Lebanese refugee camps. Churches for Middle East Peace describes its work as encouraging U.S. policies toward resolving Middle East conflicts, with a focus on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The American University of Beirut describes its mission as providing education, advancing knowledge through research, and serving people in the Middle East and beyond.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $156,000. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $75,000, with a median of $5,000.
Among the largest reported grants were $75,000 to Middle East Institute, $25,000 to United Palestinian Appeal Inc., $16,500 to Bethlehem University Foundation, and $10,000 each to Carnegie Endowment for International Peace and Arab Gulf States Institute. Other reported recipients included Georgetown University Center for Contemporary Arab Studies ($5,000), Tides Center - Palestine Legal ($5,000), and McLean Little League ($3,500). The stated purpose for these grants was support of a Section 501(c)(3) organization.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists George R Salem as president, Rhonda M Ziadeh Salem as secretary/treasurer, and James G Salem as assistant secretary/treasurer.
The Salem Family Foundation Inc is led by George R. Salem, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
George R. Salem
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
James G. Salem
Assistant Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Rhonda M. Ziadeh Salem
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Salem Family Foundation Inc
How much does The Salem Family Foundation Inc give each year?
The Salem Family Foundation Inc gave $156K across 13 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $199K across 14 grants.
What is The Salem Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Salem Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $12,000, across 13 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Salem Family Foundation Inc that year got $7K on average.
Where does The Salem Family Foundation Inc give grants?
The Salem Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in District of Columbia: 81% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Maryland (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (7 grants).
Does The Salem Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on The Salem Family Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support of Sec. 501(C)(3) Organization" (13 grants).
Who are The Salem Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Salem Family Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Middle East Institute ($75,000), United Palestinian Appeal Inc ($25,000) and Bethlehem University Foundation ($16,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 75% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Salem Family Foundation Inc?
The Salem Family Foundation Inc reported $2.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $156K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $155K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Salem Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations including Middle East policy and research groups, Palestinian humanitarian and advocacy organizations, educational institutions, and local organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Salem Family Foundation Inc?
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 Salem Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Salem Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-3476718. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Salem 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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