The Salvatore Family Foundation
The Salvatore Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $180K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $280K. Net investment income was $223K.
The Salvatore Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Salvatore Family Foundation gave $280K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $35K), mostly in South Carolina. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $280,415
- +48.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $35,052
- +48.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $12,500
- Total assets
- $180,077
- -25.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- South Carolina (87% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Salvatore Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was College of Charleston Athletics ($200K). Together the top 8 received $280K.
Grant Size Distribution
25 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 20 grants of 25 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Salvatore Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 151% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 648% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $13K (2020) to $280K (2025). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $280K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| College of Charleston Athletics Charleston, SC | General Purpose | $200,000 |
| College of Charleston Foundation Charleston, SC | General Purpose | $25,000 |
| Boulder Crest Foundation Bluemont, VA | General Purpose | $20,000 |
| The Citadel Foundation Charleston, SC | General Purpose | $15,000 |
| The Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research New York, NY | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| Society of the Little Flower Darien, IL | General Purpose | $5,600 |
| Palmetto Military Support Group N Charleston, SC | General Purpose | $3,815 |
| The Charlie Landers Foundation Franklin Lakes, NJ | General Purpose | $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 | $180,077 | $223,480 | $285,741 | $280,415 | 8 | $280,415 | $223,266 | $43,255 |
| 2024 | $242,338 | $97,195 | $191,749 | $188,300 | 8 | $188,300 | $97,195 | $50,069 |
| 2023 | $336,892 | $13,016 | $80,638 | $78,000 | 3 | $78,000 | $12,882 | $45,020 |
| 2022 | $404,514 | $10,533 | $111,881 | $111,500 | 5 | $111,500 | $10,115 | $48,612 |
| 2021 | $505,862 | $109,407 | $14,627 | $12,500 | 1 | $12,500 | $9,452 | $50,598 |
| 2020 | $411,082 | $25,086 | $14,425 | $12,500 | 1 | — | $8,394 | $37,115 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Salvatore Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $43K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Salvatore Family Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Dawn Fay
Director & V.p.
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Robert Salvatore
Director & V.p.
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Louis P. Salvatore (2020–2025) — Director & V.p. · Filing note: Deceased
- Former: Rosemarie D. Salvatore (2020) — Director & Secretary
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 Salvatore Family Foundation
How much does The Salvatore Family Foundation give each year?
The Salvatore Family Foundation gave $280K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $188K across 8 grants.
What is The Salvatore Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Salvatore Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $12,500, and its average grant was $35,052, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Salvatore Family Foundation give grants?
The Salvatore Family Foundation gives mostly in South Carolina: 87% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Virginia (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Charleston, SC (3 grants).
Does The Salvatore Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Salvatore Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Salvatore Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Salvatore Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include College of Charleston Athletics ($200,000), College of Charleston Foundation ($25,000) and Boulder Crest Foundation ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 87% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Salvatore Family Foundation?
The Salvatore Family Foundation reported $180K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $280K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $43K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Salvatore Family Foundation's EIN?
The Salvatore Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-4200627. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 6, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work The Salvatore Family Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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