The Tim Salmon Foundation
The Tim Salmon Foundation is a private foundation, based in Tempe, AZ. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $93K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $45K. Net investment income was $4K.
The Tim Salmon Foundation at a glance
In short: The Tim Salmon Foundation gave $45K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), top state Arizona. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $44,977
- +233.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,496
- +66.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $6,489
- Total assets
- $93,403
- -18.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Arizona (44% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Tim Salmon Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
22 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 22 grants of 22 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Tim Salmon Foundation gives
- Giving grew 159% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 784% 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2020) to $45K (2024). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $45K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 6 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $44,977 |
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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 | $93,403 | $25,036 | $46,696 | $44,977 | 6 | $45,837 | $3,842 | $5,849 |
| 2023 | $115,063 | $6,209 | $16,747 | $13,500 | 3 | $16,266 | $4,647 | $5,934 |
| 2022 | $125,601 | $29,973 | $33,343 | $30,500 | 7 | $33,343 | $1,356 | $5,884 |
| 2021 | $128,978 | $66,177 | $19,738 | $17,395 | 4 | $19,174 | $14 | $3,768 |
| 2020 | $82,539 | $11,101 | $7,552 | $5,500 | 2 | — | $97 | $3,865 |
| 2019 | $78,990 | $25,629 | $32,587 | $31,000 | 2 | — | $498 | $4,052 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Tim Salmon Foundation reported a distributable amount of $6K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Tim Salmon Foundation is led by Timothy J. Salmon, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Timothy J. Salmon
President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Don Christensen
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marci E. Salmon
Vice President
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 Tim Salmon Foundation
How much does The Tim Salmon Foundation give each year?
The Tim Salmon Foundation gave $45K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $14K across 3 grants.
What is The Tim Salmon Foundation's typical grant size?
The Tim Salmon Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $6,489, and its average grant was $7,496, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Tim Salmon Foundation give grants?
The Tim Salmon Foundation's top state is Arizona, with 44% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Alabama (27%) and Mississippi (18%).
Does The Tim Salmon Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Tim Salmon Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is The Tim Salmon Foundation?
The Tim Salmon Foundation reported $93K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $46K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $6K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Tim Salmon Foundation's EIN?
The Tim Salmon Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-0905534. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 30, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 3, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work The Tim Salmon 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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