Salmen Family Foundation
Historical FunderMetairie, Louisiana · EIN 72-6027566 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $10,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | FREDERICK LEWIS |
|---|---|
| Address | 416 NIGHTHAWK DRIVE, SLIDELL LA 70461 |
| Phone | 9856493235 |
| Form and materials | REQUEST LETTERS AND OUTLINES |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | CHARITABLE, RELIGIOUS AND EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
10% of grants went outside Louisiana.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boys Hope Girls Hope of New Orleans | New Orleans, LA | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Clear Answers to LA Mental Health Calm | New Orleans, LA | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Starc | Slidell, LA | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| The Good Samaritan Ministry | Slidell, LA | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Community Christian Concern | Slidell, LA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank | New Orleans, LA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Sisters Servants of Mary | New Orleans, LA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| St Michael Special School | New Orleans, LA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Gulf Coast Cancer Relief Porkchopitoulas | Nashville, TN | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Bridge House Grace House | New Orleans, LA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Friends of Camp Salmen Nature Park | Slidell, LA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Heartgift Foundation | Austin, TX | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Pregnancy Help Center of Slidell | Slidell, LA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Harry Tompson Center | New Orleans, LA | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Hospice House | Slidell, LA | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Safe Harbor Outreach | Franklinton, LA | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Bright School for the Deaf | New Orleans, LA | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| The Lighthouse for the Blind Nola | New Orleans, LA | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Wrbh Reading Radio for Blind | New Orleans, LA | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $154,000 | 19 |
| 2023 | $198,000 | 24 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jun 25, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202501769349100960
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 72-6027566
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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