The Salem Foundation
Historical FunderBoston, Massachusetts · EIN 13-7196668 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $50,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | PAUL J SALEM |
|---|---|
| Address | 13886 CHESTER BAY LANE, NORTH PALM BEACH FL 33408 |
| Phone | 4014571700 |
| Form and materials | NO STANDARD FORMAT REQUIRED |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
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
71% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvard Business School | Boston, MA | Educational to support student needs. | $100,000 |
| Squashbusters Inc | Roxbury Crossing, MA | To challenge and nurture urban youth as students, athletes and citizens so that they recognize and fulfill their fullest potential in life | $60,000 |
| Harlem Lacrosse | New York City, NY | Empower the children who are most at risk for academic decline and dropout to rise above their challenges and reach their full potential. | $50,000 |
| Foundation for the Carolinas | Charlotte, NC | To serve as a catalyst for philanthropic activity in our 13-county region and is a driver for major civic efforts. to offer innovative… | $50,000 |
| Mgm Resorts Foundation | Las Vegas, NV | Brings the best of our employee volunteer and charitable efforts together with greater impact and greater choice. the mgm resorts… | $50,000 |
| Save the Bay Inc | Providence, RI | Save the bay protects, restores, and improves the ecological health of the narrangansett bay region, including its watershed and adjacent… | $50,000 |
| St John's High School | Shrewsbury, MA | Educational to support students needs through the "vision for tomorrow campaign". | $50,000 |
| Massachusetts Project 351 Inc | Boston, MA | Leadership pathways that prepare youth for success in college, career, and as catalyst for a more just, inclusive, and equitable world. | $25,000 |
| Harlem Children's Zone | New York, NY | Breaks the cycle of intergenerational poverty with on-the ground, all-around programming that builds up opportunities for children and… | $25,000 |
| Answer the Call | New York, NY | The mission of the new york police and fire widows and children's benefit fund is to support the families of new york city police officers,… | $10,000 |
| The Island School-Cape Eleuthera Foundation | Princeton, NJ | Provide charitable funding support for place-based education, scientific research, and the development of sustainable technologies that… | $10,000 |
| St Baldrick's Foundation | Monrovia, CA | A volunteer and donor powered charity committed to funding the most promising research to find cures for childhood cancers and give… | $10,000 |
| Swim Across America Inc | Charlotte, NC | Award grants to innovative cancer research, clinical trials, detection, and patient programs through charity swims that unite communities… | $1,000 |
| Barrington High School After Prom | Barrington, RI | Educational to support student needs. | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $492,000 | 14 |
| 2023 | $2,047,998 | 22 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513189349101611
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-7196668
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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