The Salgi Esophageal Cancer Research Foundation
The organizations mission is to raise funds for awareness, early detection and research of esophageal cancer in hopes of a cure.
The Salgi Esophageal Cancer Research Foundation at a glance
In short: The Salgi Esophageal Cancer Research Foundation reported $249K in grants paid in 2025 (a total; its filing lists no individual grants). Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Grants paid (2025)
- $249,190 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
- Total assets
- $472,567
- -20.8% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $152,543
- +38.3% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $9,057
- -37.3% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $276,393
- +1142.9% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Salgi Esophageal Cancer Research Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 3 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $125K (2023) to $249K (2025). In 2025 it reported $249K in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana University Detroit, MI | Research | $50,000 |
| The Regents of the University of California Los Angeles, CA | Research | $44,742 |
| H Lee Moffitt Cancer & Research Institute Inc Atlanta, GA | Research | $30,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $472,567 | $152,543 | $276,393 | $249,190 | Total only | $9,057 |
| 2024 | $596,417 | $110,298 | $22,238 | — | — | $14,448 |
| 2023 | $508,357 | $100,781 | $147,370 | $124,742 | 3 | $2,407 |
| 2022 | $554,946 | $136,637 | $18,083 | — | — | $237 |
| 2020 | $342,323 | $90,543 | $14,400 | — | — | $2 |
| 2019 | $266,180 | $93,484 | $12,788 | — | — | $1 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About The Salgi Esophageal Cancer Research Foundation
Based on IRS filings
The Salgi Esophageal Cancer Research Foundation is a public charity focused on Medical Research, based in East Greenwich, RI. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $473K in total assets. In 2025, it reported $249K in grants paid as a total on its IRS filing, without an itemized list. Net investment income was $9K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Salgi Esophageal Cancer Research Foundation is led by Linda M. Molfesi, President & Treasurer since 2022 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 3 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Linda M. Molfesi
President & Treasurer
President → President & Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christina M. Frye
Vice President
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
$5K (2019) → $10K (2025)
James W. Frye
Secretary
Treasurer → Secretary, 2020
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Linda M. Molefsi (2019) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $10K, to Christina M Frye (Vice President).
Frequently asked questions about The Salgi Esophageal Cancer Research Foundation
How much does The Salgi Esophageal Cancer Research Foundation give each year?
The Salgi Esophageal Cancer Research Foundation reported $249K in grants paid in 2025 on its 2025 IRS Form 990, as a total without an itemized list of grants.
How large is The Salgi Esophageal Cancer Research Foundation?
The Salgi Esophageal Cancer Research Foundation reported $473K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $153K.
What is The Salgi Esophageal Cancer Research Foundation?
The Salgi Esophageal Cancer Research Foundation is a public charity focused on Medical Research, based in East Greenwich, RI. It holds $473K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does The Salgi Esophageal Cancer Research Foundation operate?
The Salgi Esophageal Cancer Research Foundation has awarded grants in California, Georgia, Michigan.
What is The Salgi Esophageal Cancer Research Foundation's EIN?
The Salgi Esophageal Cancer Research Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-3633809. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 11, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 1, 2024)
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