Salem Five Community Donations Program Grant

The Salem Five Community Donations Program Grant, offered by the Salem Five Charitable Foundation, supports organizations that positively impact local communities, focusing on Economic Self-Sufficiency, Food Insecurity, and Human Services. Grants are available for registered 501(c)(3) organizations serving low to moderate-income individuals, with requests considered up to $10,000. Please allow 6-8 weeks for processing. The Foundation prioritizes impactful initiatives aligned with its mission, ensuring thoughtful consideration of all applications.

Salem Five Charitable Foundation
The Salem Five Charitable Foundation works to support organizations making a positive impact in the communities we serve, ensuring vibrant and viable futures for those they serve.
Requests to the Salem Five Charitable Foundation can be made through our Community Donations Program and are reviewed monthly on a rolling basis throughout the calendar year. The Foundation contributes to more than 500 organizations throughout the region and considers requests up to $10,000. Please note that our average donation per request is less than $1,000.
Please note that all requests require at least 6-8 weeks processing time.
Foundation Funding Priorities
The Foundation focuses its giving on three priority areas of need: Economic Self-Sufficiency, Food Insecurity and Human Services. While we give priority to requests that meaningfully connect to these focus areas, we also recognize that many worthwhile endeavors exist throughout our region. For this reason, we give careful consideration to every request we receive.
Economic Self-Sufficiency
The Foundation makes numerous grants and donations to non-profit organizations that have programs and projects aimed at improving the lives of low-and moderate-income individuals and families throughout our communities. These investments help people reach and maintain a level of strength and stability, on their own footing, as productive and contributing members of society.
Food Insecurity
Organizations and programs working to provide immediate food relief, food assistance or work to create sustainable solutions to hunger. Offering fresh, healthy food through pantries, home deliveries for homebound residents, providing food or prepared meals for seniors, families, and individuals facing food insecurity.
Human Services
Organizations that provide essential support services and are committed to establishing access to housing and clothing resources to individuals and families in need. Programs that provide safety and promote well-being, teach life skills for self-sufficiency and aim to end homelessness.

Eligibility

A registered 501(c)(3) organization that demonstrates significant local impactAn organization whose mission or services align with our focus areasAn organization within our community footprint that primarily serves low to moderate income individuals and familiesAll requests require at least 6 weeks processing time

Ineligibility

The Salem Five Charitable Foundation does not typically donate to these causes:Individuals seeking donations or scholarshipsAnimal related causesMajor capital or endowment campaignsTravel, including conferences, seminars, tours and student tripsPolitical organizations or candidates, activities for religious purposes, individual endeavors or organizations that are discriminatory in their practices