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Charitable Foundation


The Salem Five Charitable Foundation works to support organizations making a positive impact in the communities we serve, ensuring vibrant and viable futures for those they serve.

Requests to the Salem Five Charitable Foundation can be made through our Community Donations Program and are reviewed monthly on a rolling basis throughout the calendar year. The Foundation contributes to more than 500 organizations throughout the region and considers requests up to $10,000. Our average donation per request is $1,000.

Foundation Funding Priorities

The Foundation focuses its giving on three priority areas of need: Economic Self-Sufficiency, Food Insecurity and Human Services. While we give priority to requests that meaningfully connect to these focus areas, we also recognize that many worthwhile endeavors exist throughout our region. For this reason, we give careful consideration to every request we receive.

Blue outline icon of a dollar sign inside a circleEconomic Self-Sufficiency
Non-profit organizations that have programs and projects aimed at improving the lives of low-and moderate-income individuals and families throughout our communities. These investments help people reach and maintain a level of strength and stability, on their own footing, as productive and contributing members of society.
Blue outline icon of a fork and spoon inside a circleFood Insecurity
Nourishing our communities. Organizations and programs working to provide immediate food relief, food assistance or work to create sustainable solutions to hunger. Offering fresh, healthy food through pantries, home deliveries for homebound residents, providing food or prepared meals for seniors, families, and individuals facing food insecurity.
Blue outline icon of a house inside a circleHuman Services
Organizations that provide essential support services and are committed to establishing access to housing and clothing resources to individuals and families in need. Programs that provide safety and promote well-being, teach life skills for self-sufficiency and aim to end homelessness.

Application Requirements

Complete the online charitable request form and upload the following: 

  • Your organization's EIN
  • 501(c)(3) IRS designation letter or verification
  • Event or Program Details (if applicable)
Additional Information:

  • Submit requests 60 days prior to your event or funding need.
  • To receive funds by year-end, applications must be submitted by November 1.
  • Organizations may only receive funding once per calendar year.

Communities we Serve:

Salem Five is committed to supporting organizations that serve the communities where we live and work. Our primary focus is on Essex, Middlesex, Norfolk, and Suffolk counties, with a strong presence in the following towns:

Bedford, Beverly, Billerica, Boston, Burlington, Danvers, Georgetown, Hamilton, Lowell, Lynn, Malden, Marblehead, Middleton, Needham, North Andover, Peabody, Reading, Rowley, Salem, Saugus, Stoneham, Sudbury, Swampscott, Tewksbury, Wilmington, Woburn.

Eligibility Requirements

All applicants must:

  • Be a registered 501(c)3 organization with significant local impact.
  • Align with our three focus areas and primarily serve low- to moderate-income individuals and families within our community footprint.
  • Provide required documentation as requests are not reviewed until all documentation has been submitted.
  • Submit requests electronically via our online application form. Paper, email, or letters of inquiry are not accepted.

The Salem Five Charitable Foundation generally does not support these causes:

  • Individuals seeking donations or scholarship
  • Major capital or endowment campaigns
  • Travel, including conferences, seminars, tours and student trips
  • Political organizations or candidates, activities for religious purposes, individual endeavors or organizations that are discriminatory in their practice

Please note that all requests require at least 8 weeks processing time.

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Need Help or Have Questions? Email Julie DiVirgilio, Charitable Foundation Manager.


 

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