The Salmon Foundation Inc
The Salmon Foundation Inc is a private 501(c)(3) family foundation established in 1991, based in New York City with offices in Montclair, New Jersey. The foundation provides capital support to charitable organizations serving people in need across multiple sectors.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$22.5M
+5.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$915K
-8.5% YoY
Grant Count
38
-7.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$24K
-1.3% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The Salmon Foundation's primary mission is to strengthen the community by supporting organizations dedicated to meeting essential needs and improving quality of life. The foundation directs capital support toward agencies with a focus on:
- Arts and Cultural Enrichment
- Educational Opportunities
- Abuse Prevention and Recovery Services
- Health and Wellness
- Disability Services
- Family and Youth Support
- Shelter and Housing Initiatives
- Food and Nutrition Programs
The foundation's activities are directed toward helping young people and their families.
Grantmaking
How to Apply
** The foundation accepts grant inquiries through their website.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation has historically directed funding toward Vermont, Maryland, and Colorado. More recent information indicates a focus on Shelby County.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Total Assets: $22,482,495
Total Revenue (2024): $2,360,508
Total Expenses (2024): $1,152,596
Net Income (2024): $1,207,912
Tax-Exempt Status: Tax-exempt since May 1992
EIN: 13-3637630
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $22,482,495 | $21,274,583 | $21,325,037 |
| Revenue | $2,360,508 | $1,236,213 | $945,876 |
| Expenses | $1,152,596 | $1,285,590 | $1,475,290 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,005,403 | $1,113,198 | $1,262,181 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,680,348 | $649,538 | $245,501 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,237,360 | $1,101,270 | $1,123,714 |
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
202 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CATHERINE MACGLASHAN | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| DIANA DUFFEY | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| CHARLOTTE RUTLEDGE | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| SARAH RUTLEDGE | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| HARRY J DUFFEY III | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| PATRICIA PARKHURST | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| AMANDA D RUTLEDGE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| PETER RUTLEDGE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Contact Information
Telephone: 973-509-9509
Address: 31 W 34th St Fl 701, New York City, NY 10001-3009
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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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