Community foundation · EIN 34-1001130
Salem Community Foundation Inc
Salem, OH
Salem Community Foundation Inc is a community foundation based in Salem, OH. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2025, it reported $2.68M in grants paid across 11 grants, with $48.4M in total assets. Its largest grants went to Other Grants, Salem Community Center Association and Kent State University Foundation.
How to request funding
Community foundations usually run open grant rounds for nonprofits in their area, alongside donor-advised funds that donors direct. Check Salem Community Foundation Inc's website for current grant opportunities, deadlines and eligibility.
How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)
As the grants awarded benefit the local community, the foundation is able to work directly with the grant recipient to ensure the funds are used for the intended purpose and visually inspect the results of the use of granted funds.
Grants as reported on its Form 990 for tax year 2025; the application guidance above is general for this type of funder. Requirements change; confirm with the organization before applying.
Mission
Betterment of the local community by disbursement of grants to a variety of organizations
As stated on its Form 990.
Largest grants, tax year 2025
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other Grants | — | — | $1,614,632 |
| Salem Community Center Association | Salem, OH | Bond & Int Pmts/Oper | $725,023 |
| Kent State University Foundation | Kent, OH | Scholarships and Ris | $128,005 |
| Salem Junior Baseball League | Salem, OH | 4 New Fields | $50,000 |
| United Way of Northern Columbiana C | Salem, OH | Supports 20 Social S | $40,000 |
| The Brightside Project | Salem, OH | Back to School Cloth | $28,000 |
| Salem Parks & Recreation - Waterwor | Salem, OH | Waterslide | $25,000 |
| Burchfield Homestead Society Inc | Salem, OH | Maintenance and Impr | $23,170 |
| The Salvation Army- Salem Corps | Salem, OH | Best Foot Forward | $16,800 |
| City of Salem- Fire Department | Salem, OH | Lifepak 35 Cardiac | $15,000 |
| Salem Community Pantry | Salem, OH | Handicap Acces | $10,000 |
Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
Quick answers
Does Salem Community Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Community foundations usually run open grant rounds for nonprofits in their area, alongside donor-advised funds that donors direct. Check Salem Community Foundation Inc's website for current grant opportunities, deadlines and eligibility. Form 990 does not report an application process, so confirm with the organization.
How much does Salem Community Foundation Inc give each year?
For tax year 2025, it reported $2,675,630 in grants paid (11 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has Salem Community Foundation Inc funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2025 went to Other Grants, $1.61M, Salem Community Center Association (OH), $725K, Kent State University Foundation (OH), $128K, Salem Junior Baseball League (OH), $50K and United Way of Northern Columbiana C (OH), $40K.