Salzwedel Family Fund:
Empowering Change Through Giving
About our Foundation
The Salzwedel Family Fund directs its financial gifts to four main pillars: Equity & Sustainability; Children & Families; Community & Education and Physical & Mental Health. Below is more information regarding the focus areas we support.
Focus Areas
Equity + Sustainability
We believe in the power of happy, healthy, safe and vibrant communities. As such, we support organizations advancing work that: Leads to more financial stability and affordable housing for individuals and families; provides opportunities to strengthen racial and LGBTQIA+ equity so all people feel safe, supported and positioned to succeed; invests in environmental conservation, carbon footprint reduction and gun safety to enable safe habitats and environments for all to enjoy.
Children + Families
We invest in organizations that empower children and families, with specific focus on youth athletics and girls’ participation in sports, adoption services, educational enrichment and early intervention programs.
Physical + Mental Health
We proudly fund efforts and initiative that promote physical and mental well-being, including cancer research and support, women’s and reproductive health, children’s health, stillbirth support and mental health services.
Community + Education
We partner with local schools, faith-based organizations and educational institutions to strengthen connections to the community and ensure access to quality education is available.
Application
We accept applications on a semi annual basis. Our funding timeline for 2026 is listed below:
Applications Due: April 1, 2026
Applications Reviewed: May 2026
Funds Distributed: June 2026
Due to the high volume of applications received in April 2026, we will hold only one application cycle this year. We look forward to reopening our application in January 2027. Thank you so much for your interest and understanding!