The Solomon Family Foundation Inc
The Solomon Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Boise, Idaho. Its 2024 filing is marked as its final return, so the foundation appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
The Solomon Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Solomon Family Foundation Inc gave $27K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Idaho. 27% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $27,100
- +20.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- +9.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,258
- +10.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,050
- New grantees (estimate)
- 27% first-time grantees (3 of 11, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Idaho (51% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Solomon 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. This policy is stated in its final return and should not be treated as a current application process.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1903 South Springbrook Lane, Boise, ID 83706
Phone: (208) 336-9665
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Solomon Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Youth Dynamics ($6K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $27K.
Grant Size Distribution
61 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 61 grants of 61 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 51% of grant dollars went to organizations in Idaho, 23% to California, 23% to Washington, and 4% to Hawaii.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Solomon Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
27%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 11 grantees (27%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $500; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $300 first-time, $4K repeat.
- 55% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−4%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2024). 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $11K (2020) to $30K (2022). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $27K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Assumption Greek Orthodox - Seattle Seattle, WA | Religious Instruction | $5,000 |
| Assumption Greek Orthodox - Pocatel Pocatello, ID | Religious Instruction | $5,000 |
| St Barbara Greek Orthodox Church Santa Barbara, CA | Religious Instruction | $5,000 |
| Youth Dynamics Horseshoe Bend, ID | Services for at Risk Youth | $5,000 |
| St Constantine Helen Greek Ortho Boise, ID | Religious Instruction | $2,500 |
| Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Cen Seattle, WA | Cancer Research | $1,100 |
| Hale Makua Health Services Kahului, HI | Humanitarian | $1,000 |
| Villa Majella Goleta, CA | Humanitarian Services for Expectant Mothers | $1,000 |
| The Idaho Food Bank Meridian, ID | Humanitarian | $500 |
| Youth Dynamics Horseshoe Bend, ID | Services for at Risk Youth | $500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The 2024 grant total covered 12 grants; the 2023 total covered 11 grants, and the 2022 total covered 15.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $15,532 | $27,088 | $27,100 | 12 | $25,250 | $199 |
| 2023 | $11,556 | $22,573 | $24,776 | $22,500 | 11 | $22,500 | $798 |
| 2022 | $13,759 | $10,057 | $30,271 | $29,650 | 15 | $29,650 | $726 |
| 2021 | $33,973 | $50,003 | $28,703 | $28,150 | 10 | $28,150 | $1,484 |
| 2020 | $12,673 | $1,996 | $12,541 | $10,700 | 13 | — | $732 |
| 2019 | $23,218 | $35,065 | $16,339 | $15,060 | 14 | — | $358 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Solomon Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $199 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 for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to religious organizations, youth services, cancer research, and humanitarian organizations. Hale Makua Health Services, a 2024 grantee, describes its own mission as improving the well-being of people in its care through compassionate, personalized health services “in our home and yours.”
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $27,100 through 12 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $200 to $5,000, with a median grant of $1,050. Notable grants included $5,000 each to Assumption Greek Orthodox in Seattle, Assumption Greek Orthodox in Pocatello, St Barbara Greek Orthodox Church, and Youth Dynamics; and $2,500 to St Constantine Helen Greek Orthodox.
Other 2024 grants included $1,100 to Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, $1,000 to Hale Makua Health Services, $1,000 to Villa Majella, and $500 to The Idaho Food Bank. Hale Makua Health Services describes its work as providing compassionate, personalized health services to people in its care.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Karen L Solomon as president, and David L Palfreyman, Derek K Fridley, and Bryan L Palfreyman as directors.
The Solomon Family Foundation Inc is led by Karen L. Solomon, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Karen L. Solomon
President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bryan L. Palfreyman
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David L. Palfreyman
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Derek K. Fridley
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 Solomon Family Foundation Inc
How much does The Solomon Family Foundation Inc give each year?
The Solomon Family Foundation Inc gave $27K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $23K across 11 grants.
What is The Solomon Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Solomon Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $1,050, and its average grant was $2,258, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Solomon Family Foundation Inc that year got $500 on average.
Where does The Solomon Family Foundation Inc give grants?
The Solomon Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Idaho: 51% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (23%) and Washington (23%). The most frequent recipient cities were Seattle, WA (2 grants) and Horseshoe Bend, ID (2 grants).
Does The Solomon Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on The Solomon Family Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Religious Instruction" (5 grants).
Who are The Solomon Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Solomon Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Youth Dynamics ($5,500 across 2 grants), Assumption Greek Orthodox - Seattle ($5,000) and Assumption Greek Orthodox - Pocatel ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 57% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
What does The Solomon Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to religious organizations, youth services, cancer research, and humanitarian organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Solomon 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 ↑
How much is The Solomon Family Foundation Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Solomon Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $199 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Solomon Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Solomon Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-0508600. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Does The Solomon 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 September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 13, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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