AI Summary
SALEM FOUNDATION INC is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker in the foundations cause area that paid $26.2K across 25 grantees in filing year 2025. It is open for unsolicited proposals; prospective applicants should review the How to Apply section of the current profile page to assess fit.
Cause Areas
1
Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Maine Community Foundation Inc
Ellsworth, ME
$282.7K
35%
THE BAY SCHOOL
Blue Hill, ME
$28.5K
4%
CASTINE COMMUNITY PARTNERS INC
CASTINE, ME
$27.5K
3%
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Total No. of Grants
17
Median 1st year grant
$700
Median 2nd year grant
$1K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
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- 75 grantees
- 5 board & team members
- 12 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to SALEM FOUNDATION INC?
Yes. SALEM FOUNDATION INC accepts unsolicited proposals for funding. You can find details in the How to Apply section on this profile.
Where does SALEM FOUNDATION INC give?
SALEM FOUNDATION INC primarily gives to organizations located in Maine, Minnesota, and Florida. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are SALEM FOUNDATION INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from SALEM FOUNDATION INC fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about <$1,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does SALEM FOUNDATION INC make each year?
In 2024, SALEM FOUNDATION INC awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $18 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did SALEM FOUNDATION INC fund recently?
In 2024, SALEM FOUNDATION INC awarded grants to about 80 grantees. Recent grantees include Maine Community Foundation Inc, THE BAY SCHOOL, and CASTINE COMMUNITY PARTNERS INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to SALEM FOUNDATION INC?
You can find details on how to apply in the How to Apply section on this profile.