The Salkind Family Foundation
The Salkind Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Meadowbrook, Pennsylvania. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including organizations in the Philadelphia area and elsewhere.
The Salkind Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Salkind Family Foundation gave $385K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $39K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $385,000
- -3.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- -9.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $38,500
- +5.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $7,010,951
- -5.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (57% 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 Salkind Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1165 Wrack Road, Meadowbrook, PA 19046
Phone: (215) 870-7033
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Salkind Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Anti Defamtion League ($50K). Together the top 10 received $385K.
Grant Size Distribution
51 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 27 grants of 51 (53%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania (57%), New York (18%), California (13%), Washington, DC (10%), and Massachusetts (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Salkind Family Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 10 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. How we count
- 100% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+0%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 122% 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 $320K (2022) to $400K (2023). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $385K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Anti Defamtion League New York, NY | Community Life | $50,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA | Community Life | $50,000 |
| Mazon Los Angeles, CA | Community Life | $50,000 |
| Philadelphia Museum of Art Philadelphia, PA | Community Life | $50,000 |
| Temple University Philadelphia, PA | Educational Organization | $50,000 |
| The Philadelphia Orchestra Philadelphia, PA | Community Life | $50,000 |
| United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Washington, DC | Community Life | $40,000 |
| ALS Association Greater Philadelphia Chapter Ambler, PA | Health and Education Programming | $20,000 |
| Birthright Israel New York, NY | Community Life | $20,000 |
| Yiddish Book Center Amherst, MA | Educational Organization | $5,000 |
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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 | $7,010,951 | $188,669 | $564,035 | $385,000 | 10 | $446,349 | $12,095 | $365,205 |
| 2023 | $7,386,317 | $-126,609 | $559,505 | $400,000 | 11 | $400,000 | $106,447 | $338,335 |
| 2022 | $8,072,431 | $242,611 | $470,725 | $320,272 | 10 | $320,272 | $106,404 | $352,273 |
| 2021 | $8,300,545 | $224,008 | $544,174 | $385,000 | 9 | $385,000 | $131,658 | $433,325 |
| 2020 | $8,620,711 | $9,067,373 | $446,662 | $400,000 | 11 | — | $296,476 | $398,907 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Salkind Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $365K 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
No mission statement is provided. The 2024 filing lists grants with purposes including “community life,” education, and health and education programming. Recipients included a museum, an orchestra, a university, a Holocaust memorial museum, and organizations including the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia and the ALS Association Greater Philadelphia Chapter.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation gave $385,000 across 10 grants. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $50,000, with a median grant of $50,000. Notable grants included $50,000 each to the Anti-Defamation League, Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia, MAZON, Philadelphia Museum of Art, Temple University, and The Philadelphia Orchestra; $40,000 to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum; and $20,000 each to the ALS Association Greater Philadelphia Chapter and Birthright Israel.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Gene Salkind, Stephen Bleyer, and Julian Salkind as trustees, and Jodi Greenblatt as administrative assistant.
The Salkind Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; all 4 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Gene Salkind
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$24K (2021) → $24K (2024)
Stephen Bleyer
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$24K (2021) → $24K (2024)
Julian Salkind
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
$36K (2024)
Jodi Greenblatt
Administrative Assistant
Trustee → Administrative Assistant, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$36K (2021) → $24K (2024)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $36K, to Julian Salkind (Trustee). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Salkind Family Foundation
How much does The Salkind Family Foundation give each year?
The Salkind Family Foundation gave $385K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $400K across 11 grants.
What is The Salkind Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Salkind Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $50,000, and its average grant was $38,500, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Salkind Family Foundation give grants?
The Salkind Family Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 57% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (18%) and California (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (4 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does The Salkind Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on The Salkind Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Community Life" (7 grants).
Who are The Salkind Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Salkind Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Anti Defamtion League ($50,000), Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia ($50,000) and Mazon ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 39% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Salkind Family Foundation?
The Salkind Family Foundation reported $7.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $446K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $365K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Salkind Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement is provided. The 2024 filing lists grants with purposes including “community life,” education, and health and education programming. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Salkind Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Salkind Family Foundation's EIN?
The Salkind Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-4068217. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Salkind 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 September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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