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EIN 93-6018523

The Salem Foundation

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
0
City
Salem
State
Oregon
Year formed
1930
Most recent tax filings
2024-04-01
NTEE code, primary
T30: Public Foundations
Description
The Salem Foundation exists for The purpose of receiving, safeguarding, and disbursing funds for charitable purposes in The vicinity of Salem, Oregon.
Total revenues
$10,372,711
2024
Total expenses
$6,613,071
2024
Total assets
$39,558,682
2024
Num. employees
0
2024

Program areas at The Salem Foundation

Charitable distributions were made to 109 tax-exempt organizations. The majority of contributions are made to organizations in The vicinity of Salem, Oregon.
Provided fiscal sponsorship of The annual make music day Salem event.
College scholarships were awarded to 30 students in The Salem area.

Grants made by The Salem Foundation

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Family Building BlocksCharitable Distribution$828,241
The Family Young Men's Christian Association of Marion and Polk CountiesCharitable Distribution$575,330
Catholic Community Services FoundationCharitable Distribution$500,000
...and 52 more grants made totalling $5,773,104

Who funds The Salem Foundation

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Larry and Jeanette Epping Family FoundationGeneral Support and Capital Improvements$2,840,478
Hitchman FoundationDonor-Advised Fund - Serving Numerous Charities in the Salem, Oregon Area$1,000,000
The Willamette Heritage CenterRequired Distribution of Property Sale Proceeds$251,620
...and 4 more grants received

Personnel at The Salem Foundation

NameTitle
Bill DavisVice President and Senior Manager
Michelle L HowellVice President and Senior Trust Manager

Financials for The Salem Foundation

RevenuesFYE 04/2024
Total grants, contributions, etc.$8,369,052
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$834,556
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$444,366
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$717,860
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$6,877
Total revenues$10,372,711

Form 990s for The Salem Foundation

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2024-042025-03-14990View PDF
2023-042024-03-12990View PDF
2022-042023-03-06990View PDF
2021-042022-03-11990View PDF
2020-042021-04-14990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s

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Data update history
April 26, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2024
April 25, 2025
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
April 21, 2025
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
April 21, 2025
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $2,840,478 from Pioneer Trust Bank
May 25, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsCharities
Issues
No issues found
Characteristics
Operates donor advised fundsProvides grantsState / local levelEndowed supportProvides scholarshipsTax deductible donationsNo full-time employeesFiscal sponsorAccepts online donations
General information
Address
Co Pioneer Trust Bank PO Box 2305
Salem, OR 97308
Metro area
Salem, OR
County
Marion County, OR
Website URL
salemfoundation.org/ 
Phone
(503) 363-3136
IRS details
EIN
93-6018523
Fiscal year end
April
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1930
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
T30: Public Foundations
NAICS code, primary
813211: Grantmaking Foundations
Parent/child status
Independent
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