The RJ Salerno Foundation
Invitation OnlyWilmington, Delaware · EIN 46-1509260 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$185K
Organizations funded9
Typical grant$20,000
Total assets$5.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $20,000.
From the return
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
100% of grants went outside Delaware.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heal Raising Our World Foundation Inc | Haddonfield, NJ | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Sierra Club Foundation | Oakland, CA | General & Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Appalachian Mountain Club | Charlestown, MA | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Appalachian Trail Conservancy | Harpers Ferry, WV | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Oxfam-America Inc | Washington, DC | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Cold Spring Harbor, NY | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Newburgh Inc | Newburgh, NY | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Direct Relief | Santa Barbara, CA | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Medecins Sans Frontieres USA Inc | Hagerstown, MD | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $185,000 | 9 |
| 2024 | $160,000 | 10 |
| 2023 | $165,000 | 9 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202622589349100902
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 46-1509260
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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