Richard and Bette Saltzman Foundation
Invitation OnlyNew York, New York · EIN 52-2361828 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,500 and $5,000.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
29% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| I Have a Dream Foundation | New York, NY | Unrestricted donation | $120,737 |
| I Have a Dream Foundation | New York, NY | Unrestricted donation | $80,884 |
| I Have a Dream Foundation | New York, NY | Unrestricted donation | $43,382 |
| Edgartown Great Pond Foundation | Edgartown, MA | Unrestricted donation | $10,000 |
| City Meals on Wheels | New York, NY | Unrestricted donation | $5,000 |
| Signature Theater Inc | New York, NY | Unrestricted donation | $5,000 |
| Birthright Israel Foundation | New York, NY | Unrestricted donation | $5,000 |
| Nassau Suffolk Services for Autism | Commack, NY | Unrestricted donation | $5,000 |
| American Friends of Rabin Medical C | New York, NY | Unrestricted donation | $3,600 |
| Jewish Museum Foundation | New York, NY | Unrestricted donation | $2,500 |
| Museum of Arts and Design | New York, NY | Unrestricted donation | $1,700 |
| Martha's Vineyard Museum | Edgartown, MA | Unrestricted donation | $1,700 |
| Featherstone Center for the Arts | Oak Bluffs, MA | Unrestricted donation | $1,500 |
| New York Public Library | New York, NY | Unrestricted donation | $1,332 |
| Martha's Vineyard Film Society | Vineyard Haven, MA | Unrestricted donation | $500 |
| Sherman Volunteer Fire Department | Sherman, CT | Unrestricted donation | $300 |
| Museum of Modern Art | New York, NY | Unrestricted donation | $125 |
The return also lists 7 grants to individuals ($106,247). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $394,507 | 24 |
| 2024 | $520,014 | 49 |
| 2023 | $511,873 | 49 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 18, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641699349100004
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 52-2361828
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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