Salmon Family Foundation
Invitation OnlySan Diego, California · EIN 27-1025634 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $2,000.
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
26% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boys & Girls Club | San Diego, CA | Assist disadvantaged youths | $2,000 |
| Ronald MCDonald House | San Diego, CA | Family helps during periods of children's illness | $2,000 |
| Make a Wish | San Diego, CA | Help Sick children | $2,000 |
| San Diego Zoo | San Diego, CA | Save and protect endangered species | $2,000 |
| St Judes Children Hospital | Memphis, TN | Research. Medical | $2,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | San Diego, CA | assist living arrangements for disadvantaged people | $1,000 |
| Covenent House | Los Angeles, CA | Getting Kids off the Streets | $1,000 |
| Feeding San Diego | San Diego, CA | Feeding America hungry | $500 |
| San Diego Humane Soc | San Diego, CA | Help save stray and abandoned animals | $500 |
| Disabled American Vets | San Diego, CA | assist living conditions for Disabled American veterans | $500 |
| Frosted Face Foundation | Poway, CA | Childrens Charity | $500 |
| Friends of the Earth | Washington, DC | Animal Rescue | $500 |
| Shriners Hospital | Los Angeles, CA | Charitable Hospital | $500 |
| Mayo Clinic | Rochester, MN | Cancer Research | $500 |
| Sidewalk Angels Foundation | Bedford Hills, NY | Transitional Housing | $500 |
The return also lists 12 grants to individuals ($10,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $26,000 | 27 |
| 2024 | $25,700 | 28 |
| 2023 | $21,150 | 25 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 5, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202622179349100217
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 27-1025634
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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